CREDANT Technologies Teams with Intel to Tighten Data Security using Intel(R) vPro(TM) Technology.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden & DALLAS -- CREDANT Technologies([R]), the market leader in mobile data protection solutions, is teaming with Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking to bolster data security using Intel[R] vPro[TM] technology. This data security solution will also be supported on Intel's next generation notebook platforms. CREDANT's solution takes advantage of hardware-based capabilities of Intel vPro Intel vPro is a platform marketing initiative similar to that of Centrino and Viiv. It is targeted at business customers. vPro will come with dual-core technology as well as supporting 64-bit applications. technology to enable an enhanced security solution that adds a new level of defense for hard drives, protecting against data-at-rest vulnerabilities. "By teaming with Intel, we will be able to deliver the industry's most comprehensive data security solution," said Bob Heard, founder and 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 CREDANT. "Leveraging Intel's vPro technology, we believe that data at rest is no longer data at risk. The key hardware-based features offered by vPro will allow us to offer a data security solution with enhanced centralized security management, enforcement and reporting, which means that organizations can dramatically reduce the risk of a data breach and meet compliance requirements Compliance requirements are a series of directives established by United States Federal government agencies that summarize hundreds of Federal laws and regulations applicable to Federal assistance (also known as Federal aid or Federal funds). for data at rest." "Enhanced security is a key area of focus for Intel vPro technology," said Gregory Bryant, vice president and general manager of Intel's Digital Office Platform Division. "The CREDANT solution is a model example of how third-party software can capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the hardware-based capabilities of Intel vPro technology to improve security and provide new business solutions. Intel vPro technology has enabled CREDANT to take a holistic approach holistic approach A term used in alternative health for a philosophical approach to health care, in which the entire Pt is evaluated and treated. See Alternative medicine, Holistic medicine. to data security and compliance, helping to enhance protection of confidential data at rest and prevent identity theft." Intel vPro Technology Intel vPro technology allows CREDANT to tightly integrate its software with hardware based capabilities to deliver enhanced data security. In addition to the new product that will be available later this year, CREDANT is adding these capabilities to CREDANT Mobile Guardian Enterprise Edition. This will allow current CREDANT customers to take advantage of these capabilities as they introduce Intel vPro technology into the organization. "We are already seeing rapid adoption of our data security software to prevent costly data breaches and identity theft. We believe that enabling data-at-rest protection for PC's based on Intel vPro Technology will further accelerate that adoption by simplifying how organizations implement the solution," said Heard. About CREDANT Technologies CREDANT[R] Technologies is the market leader in mobile data protection solutions. CREDANT's secure mobility solutions preserve customer brand and reduce the cost of compliance, enabling business processes to quickly and safely "go mobile." CREDANT Mobile Guardian is the only centrally managed mobile data protection solution that provides strong authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. , intelligent encryption, usage controls, and key management that guarantees data recovery. By aligning security to the type of user, device and location, CREDANT ensures the audit and enforcement of security policies across all mobile end-points. Strategic partners and customers include leaders in finance, government, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, technology, and services. CREDANT was selected by 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: as one of the top 100 privately held companies privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. and top 100 Innovators for 2004, and CEO Bob Heard was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year[R] 2005. Austin Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Crescendo Ventures, Intel Capital and Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. are investors in CREDANT Technologies. For more information, visit www.credant.com. Editor's Notes: CREDANT, CREDANT Technologies, the CREDANT Technologies logo, and the Be Mobile Be Secure tagline are registered trademarks of CREDANT Technologies. All other names, brands or products referenced are the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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