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Raritan Announces First Smart Card Reader for KVM Access to Data Centers for Added Security; Supports Federal HSPD-12 Standards

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— Leverages Government-Certified Solutions from SCM Microsystems
SOMERSET, N.J. (May 7, 2007) -To provide an additional level of security for accessing and managing data center equipment, Raritan today announced the first smart card and common access card (CAC) reader solution for a KVM switch. The new ParagonĀ® II KVM Smart Card Reader solution – which is compliant with the U.S. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) standards – is ideal for government, financial and other sectors that require the additional layer of user authentication provided by smart card technology.

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