WorldExtend's SecureIDA Enables U.S. Physical Therapy To Develop HIPAA-Compliant Secure Remote Network Access System

April 19, 2007; 12:36 AM

WorldExtend, the remote access and network security specialist, today announced that its SecureIDA free managed VPN and managed remote access service has made it simple and cost effective for Hamilton Physical Therapy, an affiliate of U.S. Physical Therapy (USPT), to develop a centrally-managed remote network access system that meets the strict security requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).  WorldExtend’s service is now utilized by more than 50 USPT clinics across the United States.

Downloadable in minutes from www.SecureIDA.com, and configured via an extremely-simple and intuitive wizard-driven process, SecureIDA enables any organization to set up secure access to data and applications from any location within minutes – providing the same business agility and related productivity gains previously available only to large enterprises.  SecureIDA is the only service that includes free VPN and free remote desktop access as part of a complete end-to-end remote access solution.

SecureIDA’s intuitive software-based platform makes it simple for an organization’s employees, branch offices, suppliers, or even customers to gain simple, secure, and unlimited free remote access to shared data, such as network file folders or client server applications.  SecureIDA also provides free secure access to one Microsoft Windows XP Pro or Linux desktop computer for an unlimited time.  As in Hamilton Physical Therapy’s case, the free service can be utilized to enhance the security of client/server applications for remote users (e.g., e-mail, accounting, or billing programs), while the fee-based SecureIDA Application Portal provides a more secure and less costly alternative to Citrix Systems’ application publishing solution.

“Most organizations recognize the productivity benefits associated with secure remote access, but lack the technical expertise, infrastructure, or budget to implement such a solution,” said Bruce LeBuhn, Director Marketing & Sales, WorldExtend, LLC.  “WorldExtend has eliminated the capital expense associated with purchasing dedicated hardware and made secure remote access to desktops and applications a simple process for any organization, regardless of IT knowledge,” LeBuhn continued.  “WorldExtend is proud that SecureIDA has helped Hamilton Physical Therapy comply with HIPAA requirements.”

WorldExtend’s vision for SecureIDA includes making it simple for customers to add additional fee-based, value-added services and enhancements that are customized to their business needs.  WorldExtend’s initial fee-based services include full maintenance and technical support (including a number of advanced features and functionality), application publishing through their Application Portal, and on-net Zero-Port technology that provides enhanced security and ease of use.

For more information on WorldExtend’s free VPN and remote access managed service and to take advantage of the free service, please visit www.SecureIDA.com.

WorldExtend is a Philadelphia area managed security and remote access solution provider that makes it simple for any organization to provide staff with the same secure, 24/7 remote access to data, desktops, and business-critical applications that was previously only available to large enterprises.  Developed and priced specifically for SMBs, WorldExtend’s easily-scalable, maintenance-free SecureIDA™ managed application portal does not require any additional hardware or client software, and is so simple to install, integrate, and manage that extensive IT experience is not required.  WorldExtend’s patent pending IronDoor™ Agent ensures complete security by creating an encrypted tunnel between remote users and company servers as well as implementing Zero-Listener technology.