BlockMaster Joins SecureWave Hardware Vendor Partnership Program.DURHAM, N.C. & LUND, Sweden -- BlockMaster's SafeStick Now Certified for Compatibility with SecureWave's Leading Endpoint Security Technology SecureWave, a worldwide leader in endpoint security, today announced that BlockMaster, a developer of information security solutions for the corporate world, has joined the SecureWave Hardware Vendor Partnership Program, the first certification program for portable storage media that provides hardware manufacturers with the endorsement of the market leader in endpoint security. The partnership certifies the BlockMaster SafeStick(R) is fully-compatible with SecureWave's Sanctuary(R) Device Control software. "BlockMaster is fully aware of the security concerns represented by the proliferation proliferation /pro·lif·er·a·tion/ (pro-lif?er-a´shun) the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells.prolif´erativeprolif´erous pro·lif·er·a·tion n. of portable storage media across enterprises in all industries," said Anders Pettersson, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of BlockMaster. "SecureWave's policy-based approach to resolving these issues makes this a logical partnership for BlockMaster. The combination of SecureWave Sanctuary and BlockMaster SafeStick safeguards enterprise security policies, enabling organizations--for the first time--to enforce policy for USB flash drives See USB drive. while maintaining flexibility and productivity." The SecureWave Hardware Vendor Partnership Program provides a way for BlockMaster to market the enterprise benefits of its solutions while ensuring its commitment to device safety. The devices of all partners in the program are subject to extensive and stringent testing for compatibility and interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. with Sanctuary Device Control. Once certified, hardware vendors can sell Sanctuary Device Control with their solutions, the combination of which results in a secure, scalable and manageable solution that ensures the utmost integrity and security of devices used throughout the enterprise. "SecureWave is pleased to welcome innovative vendors like BlockMaster into the Hardware Vendor Partnership Program," said Bertrand Manhe, director of strategic alliances at SecureWave. "Together, BlockMaster SafeStick and SecureWave Sanctuary provide our joint customers a granular granular /gran·u·lar/ (gran´u-lar) made up of or marked by presence of granules or grains. gran·u·lar adj. 1. Composed or appearing to be composed of granules or grains. 2. , comprehensive solution for managing devices, enforcing corporate policy and protecting proprietary company information." Information about the SecureWave Hardware Vendor Partnership Program is available online at http://www.securewave.com/alliances.jsp. Any hardware manufacturer interested in joining the program should visit http://www.securewave.com/partners.jsp or email partners@securewave.com. About SecureWave With SecureWave's Sanctuary(R), organizations set and enforce policies for device and application use that overcome tomorrow's security and operational challenges today. More than 1,200 enterprises worldwide in the financial, government, military, manufacturing and healthcare sectors, including CSC/Anglian Water Services, DaimlerChrysler, MTU (1) (Maximum Transmission Unit, Maximum Transfer Unit) The largest frame size that can be transmitted over the network. For example, an Ethernet MTU is 1,500 bytes. Messages longer than the MTU must be divided into smaller frames. , Barclays Bank PLC and Norwich Union Norwich Union is an insurance company in the UK. It is the biggest life-insurer in the UK, and has a strong position in motor insurance. It is part of the Aviva group, itself created by a merger of Norwich Union and CGU plc in 2000. utilize Sanctuary. SecureWave, recently named a Red Herring Red Herring A preliminary registration statement that must be filed with the SEC describing a new issue of stock (IPO) and the prospects of the issuing company. Notes: Top 100 Innovator, is headquartered in Luxembourg and services its global customer base via offices in the U.K., Washington D.C. and Research Triangle Park Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. , N.C., as well as a network of reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. and service provider partners worldwide. To learn more about SecureWave, please call (703) 788-6760 or visit www.securewave.com. About BlockMaster BlockMaster AB is a developer of information security solutions for the corporate world. Leading consultancy firms and banks today use SafeStick(R) as the personal storage device of choice for their staff. For more information, please visit http://www.blockmaster.se. SecureWave and Sanctuary are registered trademarks of SecureWave SA. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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