We have released a Version 3 of our Secure Data Manager for storing confidential information like passwords, usernames, credit card numbers, PINs, Travel Club information, etc.

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We have added many of the features users have been requesting including:
- Synchronization of data between your PC and your BlackBerry with the Ascendo DataVault Desktop. NEW
- Tree View and List View on BlackBerry and Desktop. NEW
- Categories and Types to better organize data. NEW
- Import data in CSV format and from third party password managers such as Cryptmagic, Minisafe, Cryptmagic, Splash ID, EWallet. NEW
- Backup & Restore using AES Encyption. NEW
- Master Password modification & Password Hint. NEW

We have maintained and improved many features that have made DataVault the leading Secure Data Manager for BlackBerry.
- AES encryption, the most powerful method available, chosen by the US Government.
- 20 pre-defined Templates for Frequent Flyer Information, Memberships, Health Insurance, Prescriptions, etc.
- Custom Templates.
- Customization of Items and Templates with icons (30% bigger) & user-defined field names.
- 10 fields per Item & Notes. Up to 60 characters per field for storing long field names like URLs.
- Security time-out.

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Marc
Ascendo

Great app, thanks Marc

This is a great application, and I think it is the smartest layout (easy to use)as a way to keep track of your confidential information. I travel often, and I have found it is critical for me to have my passwords and account logins with me, but it scares me that if I lost my Blackberry, the information would be accessible to anyone. It is also amazing how many items we all have with all the logins, credit cards, bank accounts, etc....it's a lot to remember!! Ascendo Datavault solves that problem in a first-class, secure way. I have also tweaked the "Edit Permissions" to minimize ("Deny") any chance of online access to the information. The first time you are out of town and need a password for a credit card, you will thank the day you installed this program!

tree view is really slick. do you have any integration with browser like copying user/password over from data vault desktop so you don't have to do it manually?

Hey Marc!
Loving DataVault in here. I see the iJuggle translation is up...

Here is a list of things that we added or improved in Version 3.2 of DataVault.

• Auto-create feature to allow users to add an Item in DataVault automatically by right-clicking on a web form and selecting the "Save to DataVault" option in the IE context menu.
• Added Auto-fill feature to automatically populate fields in a web form. Example, click on Hotmail Item, DataVault opens IE, goes to URL, enters username and password in the appropriate fields.
• Added field masking button to all fields in DataVault Desktop, see below.
• Added copy-to-clipboard button next to all Items in DataVault Desktop. If you click on it the contents of the value field are copied to the Windows clipboard and can be pasted to other applications.
• Added Deleted Item log to DataVault menu.
• Eliminated DataVault password request each time the BlackBerry Desktop Manager Synchronization option is chosen.
• Added Option setting for Default Start-up View; Tree, List or Last view before application exit.
• Added Option setting for Exit Alert in case user wants to be prompted before quitting the application using Escape button.

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Marc
Ascendo

Here is a list of things that we added or improved in Version 3.3 of DataVault.

• Added icons that can be displayed with Items and Templates, bringing total to 100 icons, see below.
• Added Export to CSV feature.
• Increased maximum field length from 60 to 255 characters for storing long field values like URL.
• Added word wrap ability to Desktop Notes field.
• Added About screen "More Information" button that starts BlackBerry browser and goes to Ascendo where helpful information can be viewed in pages optimized for mobile.
• Added field masking to Desktop List View.
• Corrected Help option to Open User Guide in PDF format from DataVault Desktop.
• Added animation on exit from DataVault.
• Added setting "Don't Show" animation for those who don't care for eye candy.

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Marc
Ascendo

Here is a list of things that we added or improved in Version 3.4 of DataVault.

• Added "Drag & Drop" for Items and Types in DataVault desktop tree view.
• List view now displays entries in alphabetical order on BlackBerry and desktop.
• Added open/closed folder icons to DataVault desktop to denote expanded or collapsed tree level.
• Added option to remove toolbar from view in DataVault desktop to make more space for entries.
• User Guide is now part of the installation executable and places PDF in right directory automatically so you can open it from the DataVault desktop.
• Improved usability of Import from CSV file.
• Improved usability of Auto-Add in DataVault desktop.
• Fixed bugs with Cryptmagic and SplashID Import feature.

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Marc
Ascendo

Thanks for the updates, I am loving this Product!

BBHUB did a great review of Datavault, Review of Ascendo DataVault - BBHub

This is the only password app I use now!

How does this compare to Minisafe? My trial expired and I need to get a password program.

I haven't tryed Minisafe, but I switched from Cryptmagic to this app, its the best one I have used

I've downloaded and I am currently manually transferring data over to the DataVault. This does seem like a nice app.

I do have one recommendation to the creator/programmer of the software.

You need to make the program have the ability to be able to make a template to where you can globally set a FIELD to be masked automatically. I have a few custom templates I made or altered existing ones and it's a pain trying to go and keep hitting the mask button if I want a field to always be masked. If I create or change a template you need to add the option of a check box to make it a Masked field going forward.

I wasn't sure if this was a request anyone has made yet. You can do this in Minisafe Desktop software.
And maybe add a Birthday, Calling card, and Voice mail (template type) into a newer version if you haven't thought of it. I already created a template but these are also in MiniSafe. Also create a birthday cake icon for the Birthday template. I used the present icon but the cake is cool! And also create a generic template for a credit card as well. And when you are in the Manage template box, you need to add another button below to be able to duplicate a template vs having to pick one change the info and then re-save. It would be easier to duplicate it from the main manage template window. Just a thought. Great app though.

Birthday
Date:


Calling card
Access #:
PIN:


Voice Mail
Access #:
PIN:

Any coupons for us poor people?

Hi Dave,

You can use promotion code "DV312007" when ordering from Handango for 20% off on Ascendo DataVault.
Click here.

You may also want take a look at the Special Offers section at the bottom of the DataVault description page.
Click here.

Best,
Marc
Ascendo

Awesome! You now have a new user. Now, if only I could get a coupon for the Fitness program.... (cough cough)

Stinsonddog’s Blackberry Datasafe Review

My latest review. Wow DataVault has done a tremendous job and has now a better product that Crypt.

Here is a list of things that we added or improved in Version 3.5 of DataVault.

• Added ability to set or move directory in which the data file is stored.Implemented screen keyboard as an alternative way to enter passwords. This is useful if you suspect that a key logger is active on your computer.
• Added ability to print items.
• Implemented user preference to display complete record automatically if your search list is reduced to 1 item.
• Added ability to initiate a call from a telephone number stored in DataVault for BlackBerry.
• Added ability to open browser and go to a URL stored in DataVault for BlackBerry.
• Improved Tree view so that only relevant categories and types are displayed as search list is reduced.
• Added user preference so that the Tree view on the Desktop defaults to Expanded, Collapsed or Last formation of tree branches.
• Implemented user preference on BlackBerry to search "By 1st characters" or "On String" of user input.
• Improved CSV import to include "skip first line" and preset field mappings for Cryptmagic, Minisafe, SplashId and eWallet.
• Changed cursor focus on desktop so that you can start typing in search field on start-up.
• Increased maximum length of Notes field to 10,000 characters.
• Added user preferences to manage synchronization conflict resolution. Choose between Manual, Desktop Wins or BlackBerry Wins.
• Implemented user preference on desktop to display open/closed folder or "+/-" next to Categories and Types.
• Changed Tree display order to alphabetical for categories, types and items.
• Added button to clear search field.
• Separated "View/Edit Item" into 2 options on BlackBerry for quicker navigation.

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Marc
Ascendo

Just more great improvements to an already great app!

Thanks Marc, how's sunny SD?

I hope someone can help me with this problem. Last evening I installed the pc version and BB version. I filled in all my password info, etc and went to sync with my BB. I check the config in sync and it does show the datavault program, but when I did the sync, nothing sync'ed. My outlook calendar did sync but not the data vault. I am using Desktop Manager 4.2 and my BB is 7105t with 4.1.

You have to also have the check box checked that says sync add-ins. You can have the checkbox checked for DataVault, but if the main box for add-ins is not checked it will still not do it.

Hope that helps.

George

The Execute Add-Ins is checked and also it is listed in the add-ins configuration dialog. Beginning to wonder if it has anything to do with the Desktop Manager software. I can sync my outlook. I have tried 2 different programs to see if it was the BB programs or something else and both did the same thing. The first one did have a configure button available but did not do what the program said it was supposed to do. Was supposed to have of course configuration options but all it said was do you want to clear your settings. The latter one has the configure button greyed out and according to the user guide that is the way it is supposed to be.

JUST AN UPDATE SINCE THIS POST--I just downloaded cryptmagic password and this program worked without any problems whatsoever.

This is a known issue for the BlackBerry Desktop Manager running on Microsoft Vista. The proposed work-around is to click in the window to the left of the application name where the check box normally is (see red button below). The check box will not appear but the Add-in will be activated and the application should Synchronize correctly.

We have alerted BlackBerry Technical Support and we are awaiting a response.

Marc
Ascendo

Thanks Marc...I took your advice had to click on the add-in in the configuration box a couple times then it worked just fine. Guess RIM will have to create a patch for the Desktop Software. Thanks again.

DeanQ asked how DataVault compares to MiniSafe.

I have been using MiniSafe for approximately one year. In that time, there have been no improvements. Compare that to this forum posting alone to see the number of improvements made to DataVault.

I downloaded a trial version of DataVault about a week ago. I am purchasing the product today.

Some of the improvements as compared to Minisafe include: incredible search speed, the tree view, options provided (check out Minisafe's options screen and compare it to Datavault's), and the ability to use your own label on any and every listing. Datavault also provides templates which you can select but you can still tweak the labels to your liking.

Hate to sound like the cheapo here, but is there a newer coupon code available. Tried the product and loved it. Gonna purchase it regardless, just looking to save a couple of bucks. Thanks in advance.

Hi thebudda,

Please see the Special Offers section at the bottom of the DataVault description page. Click here.

Best,
Marc
Ascendo

Hi Marc,

Just was wondering if you plan to make it so the software could go to link and autofill user id and password? I really think that would be a real blessing for us old guys that can't remember.

Hi K_T,

Ascendo DataVault Desktop allows you to go to a link and auto-fill the user id and password. To make sure that DataVault finds the right fields, you should use the auto-create feature in DataVault, ie fill in an internet form, then right click one of the fields and select "Save to DataVault" from the context menu. Both auto-fill and auto-create are described in detail in the user guide. We support Internet Explorer at the current time.

Marc
Ascendo

Thanks Marc for your reply. What I was referring to was the Blackberry version not the one on the desktop. I only know of one browser for the Blackberry that supports autofilling web forms, but I think having datavault and the browser on the phone would kind of defeat the purpose for a password manager. Not complaining just was wondering if you were going to make the phone version with autofill features.

Thanks for the recommendation. I have been trying out DataVault for a few days now and there is a lot to like.

However, one small snag prevents me from purchasing right away, and I would like to see if anyone else has the same issue. Firstly, syncing with desktop manager seems to take a long time with time spent on "Ascendo DataVault Progress / Loading records from device". After a little while on this the "Server Busy" dialog with "Switch To.." "Close" etc. pops up. If I press Retry it pops up once or twice more and eventually syncs.

Does anyone have the same behaviour??? I checked the Ascendo site and couldn't find anything of relevance in the support section. Possibly I am doing something wrong. I hope I can fix this as otherwise it seems like it could be pretty useful.

Hi K_T,

Auto-fill on the BlackBerry would be very cool and we are looking into it.

In Version 3.5 of DataVault for BlackBerry we added the ability to initiate a browser session and "Go To" the URL stored in a field. You can use the BlackBerry contextual menu to Select and Copy passwords from DataVault and Paste them into a browser field. If you need to copy additional fields you can press ALT-ESCape simultaneously to go back and forth between DataVault and the Browser.

We know this is not a perfect work around but it may be helpful to some while waiting.

Best,
Marc
Ascendo Inc.

Another vote for DataVault! I love it. It's been so handy; exactly what I was looking for. It's amazing how many damn logins and passwords I have, especially when I start putting in my work stuff, where I have a ton of logins as well.

It's a simple app but it does exactly what it is supposed to.

I find a great deal NOT to like about Data Vault. Among its shortcomings:

No easy way to download and install updates. I've been on their website and still don't know how.

The desktop tree view is "early Windows" at best. Can't collapse the categories and everytime I delete an item the view switches to a default view and I have to scroll back to where I was viewing.

Can't tell what version I'm running on the desktop

I sorely miss the desktop view of eWallet. In fact, I really miss eWallet. I just wish they made a version for Blackberry. Data Vault is a mere shadow of eWallet.

Hi pctower,

For information on downloading and installing updates for Ascendo DataVault, click here.

You can collapse and expand levels in the desktop tree by clicking on the "+" or "-" to the left of the Category/Type. If you prefer closed/open folder icons instead of "+/-", select Tools > Options from the main menu. The DataVault Desktop supports dragging & dropping Categories, Types & Items. To see a screen shot of the DataVault Desktop, click here.

There are two ways to collapse a branch using DataVault for BlackBerry; 1/ click on the track wheel or track ball and click on "Collapse" from the screen menu, 2/ highlight a category and click once on the space key to collapse and again to expand.

Marc
Ascendo

Any ideas about this anyone? I e-mailed Ascendo and haven't got a response. A shame, as apart from this problem (which I'd love to know if unique to me) there is a lot to like here.

EDIT: Marc and his team at Ascendo have been helping me out with this, and I have to say that they seem like good guys - I've even purchased DataVault now!

Hi Toby,

We looked into this issue and found information at the following link:
How to prevent the "Switch To" or "Application Busy" error messages using OLE Automation
"This error message usually occurs because the OLE activated application has an open dialog box and is expecting user input."

In the case you described above, the BlackBerry Desktop Manager is using OLE to activate Ascendo DataVault synchronization. We've added 2-way conflict resolution in addition to BlackBerry Wins/Desktop Wins which allows the user to specify which modified entry, BlackBerry or Desktop, is the one to keep. If you get this message, please check for an open dialogue window which is waiting for your input.

Best,
Marc
Ascendo

We have received lots of interest in Ascendo DataVault from Palm users.

As a result, we have decided to extend our comptetive upgrade offer to people who purchased a password manager for Palm OS and want to switch to Ascendo DataVault for BlackBerry. For more information, please write to

Marc
Ascendo

Thanks for all of your comments. We recently released Version 4 of Ascendo DataVault which includes many of your suggestions.

Please click here to go to the new thread with DataVault Version 4 announcement and list of new features.

Marc
Ascendo

When I had my Treo, I was an avid user of eWallet....well, once got my Curve, I was disappointed to find that there was yet another application that I would have to say goodbye to. I stumbled accross MiniSafe, when I was beta testing MiuTunes & I was satisfied for the most part. I had forgotten how much I missed the Tree View, until I read your post. My trial has ran out of MiniSafe so I went & downloaded the trial for Datavault & I am in love. I love the template options, Tree View, etc. So I am now a Ascendo customer!!!!