2000-05-05 Northport, NY.  Applied Visions, Inc. (AVI) of Northport, NY received top honors last night for its SecureScopeTM information security software. The Long Island Software and Technology Network (LISTnet) chose SecureScope^TM as Best Systems Tool, recognizing how it enhances the ability of network administrators to protect their networks from costly security breaches. SecureScope's interactive 3-D display presents an integrated "big picture" perspective of an organization's numerous network security sensors and devices, making early detection and prevention of information security risks fast and easy.

The SecureScope technology was developed over a three-year period. The first users of this innovative method of visualizing network security were units in the United States Air Force, who are responsible for securing some of the most important information assets in the U. S. government. AVI launched the Secure Decisions division, in late 1999, to make the technology and related security services available to commercial users.

The Long Island Software Awards (LISA) are presented annually by LISTnet to recognize excellence in a wide range of software products developed by companies based on Long Island, NY. There are more than 800 active member companies in LISTnet (www.LISTNet.org), ranging from small businesses like Applied Visions, Inc. to technology giants such as Computer Associates and Symbol Technologies. Long Island’s silicon corridor is strategically placed to serve the high-technology needs of businesses in the New York City metropolitan area as well as the international marketplace. As testimony to the success of its technology growth, more than 700 people attended the LISA awards dinner to honor the award winners and see demonstrations of the best technology on Long Island.

About Secure Decisions and AVI

Applied Visions, Inc. (AVI) of Northport, NY formed the new Secure Decisions division to provide services and software that enhance the ability of organizations to combat cyber crime. Secure Decisions provides information security evaluations to help IT staff determine the best methods for securing their critical information. Secure Decisions also provides assistance in developing security policies, and performs return-on-investment analyses on security investments. Secure Decisions also provides training sessions on the fundamentals of information security. To find out more about Secure Decisions offerings, contact Dr. Anita D’Amico at AnitaD@securedecisions.com, or 631-754-4920 ext. 47. You can visit their web site at www.securedecisions.com. 

AVI, based in Northport, New York, is a software development firm specializing in custom software applications and mission-critical systems. For over a decade AVI has been helping organizations develop enterprise solutions and real-time systems, and has "ghostwritten" complete commercial software packages for some of the largest independent software vendors in the world. Applied Visions has over forty professionals on staff with expertise in project management, software development, interface design, systems integration, testing, and documentation. Clients include Merrill Lynch, Computer Associates, ACNielsen, the U.S. Air Force, and Reuters. They can be contacted at www.avi.com or via phone at 631-754-4920.