Microsoft Corp. has released three critical patches to fix security flaws that could allow an attacker to take over another computer user's Windows operating system.

A fourth patch, which the company called "important," also fixes a similar vulnerability in the Windows operating system that is used on more than 90 percent of the world's computers.

WorldPOINT highly recommends that its customers download and install all security patches from the Microsoft update site for each of their local workstations and servers.  WorldPOINT servers and sessions are already protected by these updates.

An article has been posted by Jack Huber which updates a previous column about Total Cost of Operation (TCO) of a network. Click here to view.

IMMS, WorldPOINT, Form Joint Venture

Insurance Marketing & Management Services (IMMS) and WorldPOINT Inc. have joined forces in a marketing venture to serve independent insurance agencies throughout the nation. Under this partnership, WorldPOINT will provide IMMS online marketing and insurance services to its clients at a reduced rate and IMMS will offer WorldPOINT ASP (application host) service to its insurance agency customers.

IMMS provides online information, products, and services to help insurance professionals build client relationships, save time — and make money. The company is the leading insurance and financial services marketing organization in North America serving the Property/Casualty industry.  Founded by industry leader George Nordhaus in 1973, over the years IMMS has used printed materials, CD-ROMs, audiotapes, conferences, and the Internet to deliver more than 200 products, services, and publications. IMMS members include more than 2,800 independent agents and brokers, as well as insurers, throughout the world.

For information on WorldPOINT’s ASP services, call toll-free:
(866) 505-4277 or e-mail:  info@worldpointinc.com.

For more information on IMMS, click here, or
call toll-free: (800) 753-4467 or e-mail: sales@imms.com.