'Trusted Transactions' to Speed Replacement of Fax Servers

The Multi-function Device industry has been working to replace outmoded fax servers. Now, with Trusted Transactions, there's a scalable solution backed by U.S. Postal Service Electronic Postmarks.

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2005 -- Creating a long-awaited alternative to expensive fax servers, PeerConnect, Inc. and Ten Technologies announced today a new channel marketing relationship to bring Trusted Transactions to the corporate marketplace by leveraging the capabilities of todays Multi-Function Devices (MFDs).

PeerConnects Trusted Transaction service incorporates an Electronic Postmark from the U.S. Postal Service into a digital receipt to authenticate any type of electronic transaction. This brings the full protection of U.S. Postal Law to peer-to-peer transmissions, as well as eCommerce transactions, email, and Web-based data transfers. Ten Technologies is porting this patented technology to run natively on MFDs, providing the infrastructure to protect data 'at rest and in motion.

Ten Technologies, a Pharos Systems Company, has a long history of providing innovative solutions to a variety of markets and industries, including digital printing and output management. Their methodologies combine an engineered approach to software solutions development with an intuitive understanding of business objectives. This relationship was formed to meet a variety of business needs by utilizing PeerConnects Trusted Transaction technology.

Ten Technologys President, Fred Schempp said, "By embedding the Trusted Transaction service directly into MFDs, we can solve the fax problem with an Internet technology that is proven, cost-effective, backed by the U.S. Postal Service, and provides greater protection for sensitive information."

Were very excited about working with Ten Technologies because of their knowledge and experience in this channel, and their proven ability to deliver value to their clients," said Jason Curtis, CEO at PeerConnect. The MFD marketplace will be key in driving adoption of Trusted Transactions as a standard."

PeerConnect, Inc. offers patented technologies that bring trust to electronic communications and commerce by providing "round-trip" transaction certification. Through channel partners and strategic alliances, PeerConnect is driving global adoption of the Electronic Postmark as a standard for authenticating and protecting all types of digital transactions. PeerConnect is a fast-growing, seed-stage company based in Rochester, NY. www.peerconnect.com/MFD/

Ten Technologies. The founders of Ten Technologies have been providing business optimized state-of-the-art engineered software solutions for more than 16 years. Ten Technologies combines proven methodologies, a breadth of technical knowledge and a highly creative and skilled staff (all with a practical sense for appropriately applying technology) to address business objectives. www.tentechnologies.com

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