Pointsec, who provide security software for laptop and desktop PCs, PDAs and smartphones, rae making a joint offering with i-mate, a brand for handheld devices powered by the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform.
i-mate will demonstrate the new security offering at the forthcoming GSM World Congress in Cannes, France, February 14-17, Hall 2, Stand D43.
Protecting mobile devices from hackers, theft or loss due to sheer forgetfulness, and the potential security breach that comes with jeopardised data, has been a very real threat that has plagued the mobile industry, the firms say. i-mate add that they have launched a security solution with Pointsec which will protect important data giving users of smartphones and PDAs peace of mind. This security feature applies strong data encryption to protect information stored on mobile devices, it is claimed.
The firms quote a recent survey of top industry managers, 60pc said that their business would be damaged if their PDA was lost or stolen. Gone are the days when simply backing up, or ‘hot-syncing’ a device provided sufficient protection, it is claimed. Corporate espionage and theft of information in general is on the rise. Today, protecting information that is stored on a device is as important as providing authorised users with access to the information, according to the firms.
What they say
Founder and Chief Executive of i-mate, Jim Morrison said of the increasing importance of security as a solution for the mobile industry: "With increasing reliance on mobile devices for business and personal communications, the need for data security and protection has risen exponentially. We are very pleased to partner with Pointsec to provide all i-mate owners with the highest standard in mobile security solutions. Despite the advanced technology that makes it possible, taking advantage of the security feature is simple. And the high level of customizability that i-mate offers makes this particularly attractive for our corporate partners who might require extra secure connection to their corporate network." Peter Larsson, Chief Executive Officer, Pointsec added: "We highly appreciate i-mate’s assessment to treat encryption and user authentication as fundamental requirements for professional use of mobile devices, not just as add-on features. By maintaining this focus on security, while developing solutions with unmatched ease of use, our joint offering will certainly contribute to the adoption of mobile applications."
