PasswordVault v6.0 Adds Online Password Sync And Window Transparency
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -- July 11, 2007 -- Lava Software is now shipping PasswordVault v6.0, a simple and practical enterprise-level password manager for Windows, MacOS X (Universal Binary) and Linux(i86). New features in this version include online password synchronization, global floating window transparency, Windows Vista compatibility, reduced CPU utilization, and various optimizations. It is a free upgrade for all users.
Online synchronization makes it easy to keep passwords on multiple computers up-to-date, and also provides effective password data backup in case of a hard disk failure. Online synchronization can be performed manually, or on an automatic daily schedule, and password data is strongly encrypted on the user’s computer (before uploading) with two layers of 448-bit Blowfish encryption and one layer of 128-bit AES encryption. On Windows 2000/XP/Vista and MacOS X, the global floating window can be set from 0-60% transparency, making it less intrusive on screen. The floating window loses transparency when the mouse pointer passes across it, providing easy access when needed.
Standard features in PasswordVault include auto-filling of Web forms (two-click logins), very strong 896-bit encryption, a unique Master Password Recovery System (MPRS), random password generator, auto-lock timer (with clipboard clear), very powerful import and export functions (for easy backup and transfer), masked passwords, user defined service categories, editable notes, selectable skins, detailed reports after portable/desktop sync, and enhanced support for use in large organizations (The University of Illinois purchased site licenses of PasswordVault for their campuses at Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield in 2004, renewing their license in 2005, 2006 and again in 2007). The portable version (bundled free with the desktop version) runs directly off USB flash drives and iPods, providing users with secure access to their data when they're on the road, as well as the convenience of auto-synchronization when they return to their desktop computer.
The Professional Edition offers additional features for password management and control within organizations, including secure auto-distribution (via shared network drives on LANs or via Web server URLs), secure multi-user password synchronization, and logging of auto-exports and auto-import service changes. It provides a simple but powerful cross-platform enterprise-level password management solution for companies, schools, universities and other organizations. The auto-distribution system is very flexible. For example, it can ensure a group of normal users always have the latest passwords managed by a privileged user, it can keep passwords in selected categories synchronized between a group of users, or it can synchronize privileged users and propagate changes to normal users.
For a limited time, small businesses and home users can purchase the 5 user pack of PasswordVault Pro for USD39.00 (normally USD49.00). Other pack sizes are also available for larger businesses and organizations, such as the 20 user pack for USD99.00, the 50 user pack for USD199.00, and the 100 user pack for USD299.00. A site license for an unlimited number of users is USD499.00. Elementary and high schools can currently purchase a site license for only USD349.00, which covers all staff and students at the school for the use of PasswordVault Pro on all computers at school and at home (including laptops) and all portable media (USB drives, iPods, etc). Universities and colleges can currently purchase a custom build site license with extended student licensing, prelicensing (users do not need to enter a runtime key during installation) and an optional custom backdrop for USD990.00.
The free Lite Edition of PasswordVault v6.0 (available for immediate download from http://www.lavasoftware.com) includes a 30 day trial of auto-distribution and supports up to 15 services, whilst the Standard and Professional Editions support any number of services. Individual licenses of the Standard Edition are priced at USD14.95, and purchasers get download access to the current version of the software for all platforms, as well as free upgrades forever. The Professional Edition is available in multi-user packs and as site licenses for companies, schools, universities and other organizations. OEM pricing, customization and rebranding options are available on request. VAR, ISP and ISV enquiries welcomed.
'PasswordVault' is a trademark of Lava Software Pty. Ltd.
About the Company
Lava Software Pty. Ltd., a company founded in the State of South Australia in 1997, develops software products across a range of key application areas for all popular computer platforms. More information is available from http://www.lavasoftware.com or by emailing service@lavasoftware.com.
