April 02, 2008
EZproxy 5.0 Enhancements Released
OCLC's EZproxy 5.0 authentication and access software is now available with new features. OCLC also is committing to continue access to new releases and technical support for both existing and new users.
EZproxy 5.0 software enhancements allow libraries to:
- View enhanced audit details that incorporate the location associated with the source IP address.
- Search across audit data to identify suspicious activity, including options to search based on location.
- Alter user access based on location, including the ability to block access or require additional information for access.
- Display a summary of database conflicts to identify and correct configuration issues.
- Develop advanced user authentication and authorization configurations using a new administration page.
EZproxy 5.0 software is available to new licensees at the same price as previous releases. OCLC will honor the previous service arrangement for existing and new users whereby licensees continue to enjoy access to new releases of EZproxy and technical support at no additional charge.
EZproxy software allows libraries to manage access and authentication configurations through a proxy server so that library users do not have to make any configuration changes to their personal web browsers. For more information about EZproxy or to order the software, contact an OCLC representative at ezproxy@oclc.org.

