Namescape Releases rDirectory 2.4 With New Identity Management and Security Features

Performance-Driven Upgrades Compatible With Microsoft Server 2008 Active Directory


PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - December 15, 2008) - Namescape Corporation, a leader in identity information management web applications for Microsoft's Active Directory, has released the latest product upgrade to their best selling software rDirectory. The additional features increase compatibility with Microsoft's Windows Server 2008 and advances administrative functionality, security and performance in the management of Active Directory by streamlining administration and reducing requirements in support.

rDirectory, the premier web-based advanced employee directory, is used for secure identity management, account-creation, delegation, self-service, help-desk, password management, and white-page solutions. There are two significant updates in Namescape's rDirectory 2.4 release. The upgraded web-based application now identifies Writeable Domain Controllers in Active Directory (WDOCs) which conversely identifies the Read Only Domain Controllers (RODCs). In addition, the new release now features support of Fine-Grained Password Policies for high-level configuration capabilities by enhancing compliance and unique password rules.

"Namescape continues to empower complex enterprises by broadening the security-based capabilities of rDirectory for critical data identity and security management," said Randy Bradley, president of Namescape. "CIOs and technology business leaders continue to praise the flexibility and increased efficiencies that rDirectory provides by reducing demands for internal and external support through enhancements to folder provisioning, template-based managements, automated data integrity enforcement and password resets."

The new release includes recent upgrade features for browse-able and relative create locations, the ability to create locations based on AI Module Settings, new search forms and SearchFilter Macros. The application also has updates to MyPassword Security, the Profile V-alidator, Tool Tips and advancements to the PW_Profile AI Module.

There are four rDirectory editions available, community, standard, professional and enterprise are designed to provide tailored solutions based on a customer's exact needs and requirements. The new features are available today to all existing Namescape rDirectory customers with active maintenance and are automatically provided at no charge. rDirectory comes pre-configured with common applications. To learn more about the new rDirectory 2.4 release, contact Namescape at 602-667-8900.

About Namescape Corporation

Namescape Corporation, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is the leader in Employee Directory and Resource Directory applications that extend the value of Microsoft's Active Directory. Our applications leverage your IT infrastructure by providing scalable web-based directory solutions, whatever the size of your organization. Namescape's mission is to enable organizations and employees to realize the full potential of directory technology in everyday activities. For more information, call 602-667-8900 or visit www.namescape.com. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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