British Library More Secure Thanks
to Intercede's MyID™
British Library Selects Intercede's
MyID™ Smart Card and Identity Management System For Secure
Logical Access
Lutterworth, England, July 12,
2005 - Intercede Group plc., a leading developer and supplier
of powerful smart card and identity management software, today
announced that the British Library are using its MyID smart card
and identity management system to enroll, issue, manage and maintain
smart card-based ID badges. Over 2,000 British Library staff will
use their ID badge, issued by MyID, for secure logical access
to British Library networks and PCs.
The British Library is one of
the greatest research libraries in the world with 150 million
items in most known languages including famous items such as the
Magna Carta and Leonardo da Vinci's Notebook.
With 3 million new items incorporated
every year, requiring over 625 km of shelving and over 2,000 staff
based in both London and Yorkshire the British Library recognized
that legacy usernames and passwords were difficult to manage and
would not meet their security requirements in the future. By selecting
MyID, British Library is able to manage the administration, issuance
and revocation of certificates on smart cards in a user-friendly
manner. These smart cards or ID badges are then used by British
Library staff for secure logon to the Libraries PCs and networks.
"Security, efficiency and
usability are critical goals to British Library," said Derek
Farmer, IT Security Officer of British Library. "By deploying
smart cards using MyID from Intercede, we are able to achieve
those goals, resulting in an increase to our staff's productivity,
improved security and an enhanced focus on the services that we
provide the country."
"MyID is helping the British
Library focus on their core services while keeping their digital
assets safe and secure," said Richard Parris, Chairman and
CEO of Intercede. "By working closely with our customers
Intercede solutions deliver direct benefits to British Library,
including increased security and productivity, ultimately resulting
in better service for the country."
About Intercede
Intercede Group plc is a leading developer and supplier of smart
card and identity management software listed on the London Stock
Exchange (IGP LN) (IGP.L). The Group's MyID™ software manages
the secure registration, issuance and lifecycle of digital identities
for a wide range of uses. This requires the integration of multiple
technologies and products from many different vendors, including
smart cards, biometrics, digital certificates and Open Platform
applets.
Intercede's customers cover a
range of industries and include Athena Smartcard Solutions, Barclays
Bank, BEWAG, Department of Transport Ireland, Fujitsu, Lloyds
TSB, the UK National Health Service (NHS), the Metropolitan Police,
PinkRoccade, Royal Bank of Scotland, RSA Security, Ubizen and
various US and UK Government agencies and departments.
For more information, visit www.intercede.com
The British Library www.bl.uk
The British Library is the national Library of the United Kingdom.
It provides world class information services to the academic,
business, research and scientific communities and offers unparalleled
access to the world's largest and most comprehensive research
collection. Further information is available on the Library's
website at www.bl.uk
Enquiries:
Intercede
Ian Lowe - Marketing Manager
Tel. +44 (0) 1455 558111
British Library
Lawrence Christensen
Telephone 020 7412 7114
email: lawrence.christensen@bl.uk
