Press Release

September 27, 2016
Digital Arts Inc.

FinalCode® Ver. 5.11 with Enhanced AD Integration Available on September 27
~Supports SAM Authentication and Integrated Windows Authentication
for smooth IRM deployment and operation available as SaaS/On-Premises

TOKYO, Japan (September 27, 2016) – Digital Arts Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; CEO Toshio Dogu; “Digital Arts”; Code 2326), a provider of information security software and solutions, announced the launch of FinalCode Ver. 5.11 extending usability and interoperability in addition to enhanced integration with Windows Active Directory (“Windows AD”). FinalCode is a file-centric digital rights management platform providing businesses and governments with strong file encryption and traceability controls. FinalCode’s latest version is released globally today.

File collaboration is a business operating norm where various cloud-based services are utilized to accommodate diverse workstyle and device usage. In such environment, complying with various compliances and protecting sensitive data contained in files are more important than ever, and many businesses are seeking a centralized solution to manage cloud services via integration with Windows AD.

With FinalCode Ver. 5.11, clients can now use accounts managed by Windows AD as the FinalCode account, enabling every user to have access to FinalCode, includes users who do not have email addresses, such as part-time workers, contracted employees, and in local municipalities. Enhanced features enables dynamic provisioning using Windows AD that automatically syncs FinalCode organizational roles and functions, responding promptly to changes in personnel status, such as employee transfers and resignations.

FinalCode as SaaS, winning an overwhelming 76.7% share in the domestic SaaS IRM market*1 (by 2015 vendor sales amount) supports SAML authentication, enabling single sign-on authentication to multiple cloud services through Windows AD. FinalCode Ver. 5.11 also supports identity providers that comply with SAML 2.0 protocol, such as ADFS, Azure AD, Okta, and OpenAM.

FinalCode as an on-premises virtual appliance supports Integrated Windows Authentication*2 for automatic user authentication after the FinalCode Client software is installed onto the client environment. FinalCode becomes available to users without the hassle of making initial configurations. Virtual appliance deployment provides a FinalCode Server that supports Hyper-V, allowing clients to create and manage virtual environment on Windows Server. Database support for Microsoft SQL and Oracle DB has also been added with the latest release based on strong demands by businesses with plans for large-scale deployment.

FinalCode Ver. 5.11 with enhanced Windows AD integratio

FinalCode Ver. 5.11 with enhanced Windows AD integratio

New features introduced in FinalCode Ver. 5.11 come standard with all FinalCode products, including FinalCode Express Edition (available on October 3), Business Edition, Enterprise Edition and Limited Edition for Local Governments. With FinalCode, Digital Arts continues to be the industrial leader in the SaaS/On-Premises IRM market through and support the enhancement information security levels in businesses and local municipalities.

  • *1 ITR Corporation. (June 2016). ITR Market View: 2016 Data Loss Prevention Market
  • *2 Microsoft’s user authentication method used between web server and web browser

「FinalCode」Ver. 5.11 Overview (Japanese only)

https://www.finalcode.com/jp/features/

About FinalCode
FinalCode is persistent file security solution that provides password-free automatic file encryption and tracking. File access is limited to authorized users or groups to stop leaks of sensitive information, even if files are sent to unintentional recipients. It also offers the unique ability to remotely delete and/or change permissions on files already delivered. External users can view FinalCode protected files at no cost. FinalCode realizes borderless control on critical information assets, providing a piece of mind to businesses and organizations exposed to various risks of information loss.
https://www.finalcode.com/en/
About Digital Arts Inc.
Digital Arts, Inc. is a provider of information security products with a unique patented web filtering technology at its core. It plan, develops, sells and supports internet security products on its own, while also delivering added value as the first Japanese manufacturer to launch a web filtering software in the industry. Digital Arts is highly recognized for its most comprehensive domestic web filtering database and its unique filtering technology patented in 27 countries and regions around the world. Digital Arts has become the top domestic supplier of web filter software i-FILTER (corporate and public-sectors), i-FILTER for Consumer, and i-FILTER Browser & Cloud. Other product lineup includes m-FILTER, a gateway email security software for corporations, m-FILTER MailAdviser, a client email anti-misdelivery software, D-SPA, a secure proxy appliance solution, and FinalCode, the ultimate password-less file encryption and tracking solution.
https://www.daj.jp/en/
  • * DIGITAL ARTS, ZBRAIN, i-FILTER, m-FILTER, m-FILTER MailFilter, m-FILTER Archive, m-FILTER Anti-Spam, m-FILTER File Scan, and D-SPA names and logos are registered trademarks of Digital Arts, Inc.
  • * FinalCode is a registered trademark of Digital Arts Group.
  • * Corporate names and product names mentioned above are trademarks or registered trademarks of respecitve companies.