St. Bernard Introduces First Independent Patch Management Solution for German Market

- St. Bernards UpdateEXPERT® now offers full support for German version patches and a European-based network of resources dedicated to customer service and support -

CAMBERLEY, England (PRWEB) June 30, 2003 – St. Bernard Software Inc., a global provider of security solutions that protect against data loss, system threats and Internet abuse, today announced the availability of UpdateEXPERT® as the first independent patch management solution for the German market. UpdateEXPERT provides German, Austrian, Swiss and other German-language businesses with a powerful software tool for managing patches for critical Microsoft® systems and applications, including Outlook®, Exchange® and Office®.

Unlike competing German market solutions, St. Bernards full-featured patch management tool offers a proprietary database of German-version patches that are thoroughly tested for compatibility with all deployment combinations. UpdateEXPERTs German-version patch database is also concurrent with St. Bernards core U.S. version and is backed by a European-based network of resources dedicated to continued product development and customer support.

UpdateEXPERTs German database sets us apart as having the only independent patch management tool that not only supports German patches, but also ensures the effectiveness of their deployment," said John Tomlinson, St. Bernards managing director of EMEA. St. Bernards allocation of staff and resources underscores our commitment to the German marketplace, and the quality of our solution and customer service will be instrumental in generating demand from German-language businesses throughout Europe."

St. Bernard maintains an internal staff of patch management experts dedicated to maintaining its exclusive German patch management database. These experts respond to any changes in German language patches for Microsofts products and also ensure that any changes to UpdateEXPERTs U.S. patch database are immediately reflected in the German version.

St. Bernards European support network directs German-version customer feedback and input to the UpdateEXPERT development team, which can then respond by implementing modifications into future product and database updates. St. Bernard is also committed to promoting and expanding UpdateEXPERTs European presence through its fast growing reseller channel.

UpdateEXPERTs competitive advantage comes from an exclusive patch database that has been tested for deployment interdependencies, thereby allowing organizations to scan, validate and install updates remotely without requiring a client agent. Eliminating all potential compatibility issues, UpdateEXPERT gives organizations the ability to install patches, service packs and hotfixes with confidence.

St. Bernards UpdateEXPERT offers complete client support for Microsoft operating systems (NT 4.0 through current versions of NT/2000/XP) and the following applications: Outlook Stand Alone, Office, Exchange, Data Access Components (MDAC), Hotfixes, Internet Information Services Server (IIS), SQL Server, Internet Explorer and Media Player.

Availability
UpdateEXPERT and its German-version patch database are currently available directly from St. Bernard and its authorized resellers. For a list of European resellers, please contact St. Bernards UK office at +44 (0) 1276 401 640.

About St. Bernard Software Inc.
St. Bernard Software Inc. is a global provider of security solutions that protect against data loss, system threats and Internet abuse. Through its products and services, St. Bernard Software helps companies protect their bottom line by securing networks against major risks before they happen. The companys products include Open File Manager, which captures open and in use files that would otherwise be skipped during the backup process; UpdateEXPERT®, which solves system and application security problems by keeping software patch levels current; and iPrism®, an Internet access management appliance solution that monitors, filters and reports on inappropriate Internet usage and helps organizations enforce an Internet Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP).

Founded in 1995, with corporate headquarters in San Diego and an international office in London, St. Bernard Software sells and supports its award-winning products through key solution partners worldwide. For more information visit www.stbernard.com.

© 2003 St. Bernard Software. All rights reserved. St. Bernard Software, the St. Bernard Software logo, Open File Manager and UpdateEXPERT are trademarks or registered trademarks of St. Bernard Software Inc. iPrism is a registered trademark of Internet Products Inc. Internet Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of St. Bernard Software Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are hereby acknowledged.