Encentuate this week unveiled Encentuate TCI, identity-based access control software that includes client- and server-side features to control user authentication and authorization. The IMS Server provides centralized administration that includes deprovisioning capabilities, and logging and reporting on end-user activity. The client-side AccessAgent integrates with access and authentication systems including USB keys, proximity cards and biometric solutions. TCI starts at $80 per user.

Identity and data-access vendor Epok this week introduced Trusted Data Exchange 4.0, an identity rights management platform that helps companies control Web services-based data exchanges. TDX 4.0 includes a policy service to control and manage Web Services transactions including the exchange of everything from personnel information to regulated transactions. TDX lets users regulate access to data using policies in the form of digital contracts that govern access, transfer and utilization of data. TDX costs $75,000 per CPU.

Oracle finally is bringing to the North American market its Oracle E-Business Suite Special Edition, a package of pre-installed, preconfigured software from its 11i suite of business applications. Oracle has offered the bundle overseas since 2002. Plans to bring it to the U.S. this year were delayed while Oracle recruited sales partners. Oracle will offer financial, inventory, discrete manufacturing, order management, purchasing, telesales, teleservice, field sales and business intelligence applications in the bundle.