Fresno Association of Realtors® MLS goes live with Rapattoni Secure Logon

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., May 10, 2007 – The Fresno Association of Realtors® has launched Rapattoni Secure Logon with Single Sign-On Identity Portal for its multiple listing service. The rollout for the more than 4,500 Fresno, California MLS participants began last week.

"Secure Logon has allowed us to provide unprecedented data security for our members, in a user-friendly fashion. Rapattoni handled the implementation very smoothly. This has been an easy transition," said Mary Van Ness, executive vice president of the Fresno Association of Realtors®.

The Rapattoni Secure Logon service increases data security by ensuring that only authorized users can access the MLS. During logon, users must provide "two-factor authentication" — their ID and password (something they know), and the code displayed on their security token at that moment (something they have). The combination of the user's password and the correct token code provides a much more reliable level of user authentication than reusable passwords alone. Since each token is associated with a specific user, it eliminates the potential for account sharing and ID theft, and ensures that only authorized users can enter the MLS site.

Beginning this summer, the association's various online services will be connected through Rapattoni's included Single Sign-On (SSO) feature for member convenience. SSO will enable members to log on once and then access many authorized sites without requiring separate logons. For instance, after logging onto the MLS, Fresno's members will be able to navigate freely to the association's Internet Member Services site to register for a class or pay their dues, without needing to log on again.

"Fresno's Secure Logon rollout was a huge success," said Ralph Hoover, chief operations officer for Rapattoni. "The feedback we heard from users was very positive, with many agents commenting on the easy registration process and the advantages of increased system security."

Rapattoni is providing a complete service package to the Fresno Association, including delivery, training, and ongoing call center support for the agents and staff. Rapattoni has developed the software interface for easy logon and registration, as well as an online management system that offers staff tools and reports designed specifically for the real estate industry. All products will be seamlessly integrated for efficient management and supported from the same call center.

About Rapattoni Secure Logon
Rapattoni Secure Logon is a token-based logon authentication service designed for real estate associations and MLS organizations. Hardware and software tokens utilize SecurID® technology from RSA, The Security Division of EMC, which is the leading provider of online data security. The Rapattoni-built software interface includes an easy self-registration process, simple logon interface, and an online management system for staff use. Secure Logon can be integrated transparently with any MLS, regardless of vendor. Rapattoni can provide complete services, including hosting, delivery, user orientation, and a call center for staff and user support. See the Rapattoni Secure Logon video for details.

About the company
Rapattoni Corporation has been serving the real estate industry under the same name and management for 37 years. The company provides an array of integrated products and services for real estate associations and MLS organizations including Internet MLS systems, association management software, and Secure Logon for multiple listing, transaction management and Internet member services. Rapattoni is fully certified as a NAR Realtor® Secure provider. Rapattoni is continuing its rapid growth as an MLS system provider with more than 100 MLS organizations under contract and over 250,000 agents served. Rapattoni’s headquarters and state-of-the-art Internet data center are located in Simi Valley, California.

For more information contact Public Relations at (800) 722-7338, or visit the company’s Web site at http://www.rapattoni.com.