Chapura, Inc. Unveils the Latest Encryption Software for Your Desktop and Palm OS Handheld.Business Editors & Technology Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2001 MOBILE, Ala ALA aminolevulinic acid. Ala alanine. ala (a´lah) pl. a´lae [L.] a winglike process. .--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2001 Chapura(R), Inc., has unveiled the latest product in its line-up of software programs that solve real-life problems for owners of Palm OS(R) handheld computers A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. The Palm devices are a popular example. See Palm, smartphone and palmtop. . Encrypt See encryption. and securely store personal and business information on almost any Palm OS handheld and Windows(R)-compatible PC desktop. The newest Chapura software product, Cloak(TM), allows you to enter, update, find, and share credit card and bank account numbers, web site passwords, system logons, inventory identification numbers, and other vital information, worry free. This unique software resides on both the handheld and the PC desktop and synchronizes data between the two. Designed to help eliminate the frustration of forgetting critical information or worrying that it may get into the wrong hands, Cloak safely protects your important data. By incorporating strong encryption An encryption method that uses a very large number as its cryptographic key. The larger the key, the longer it takes to unlawfully break the code. Today, 256 bits is considered strong encryption. As computers become faster, the length of the key must be increased. technology (128-bit), Cloak keeps your data secure. For added safety, it also requires that the user name and password for the Cloak desktop and the handheld applications match. The easy-to-use desktop interface is familiar to Palm(TM) Desktop users, intuitive for new Palm OS handheld owners. Full, two-way synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. makes it simple and convenient to update entries. With customizable category names for grouping accounts, Cloak allows users to easily organize personal and business information. The handheld's beaming capabilities let users share confidential entries safely and privately. "Handheld technology continues to expand to meet the needs of businesses and consumers, alike. Cloak software suits both by letting the user easily and securely store, find, update and share private enterprise and personal information. Applying our expertise in synchronization keeps the entries accurate and lets the information be accessible at all times, no matter where users are," said Jim Chappelle, chief technology officer for Chapura. Cloak is available for purchase and download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. from the Chapura web site, www.chapura.com, or by calling 1-800-CHAPURA. The price of the software is $19.95. As a standard practice, Chapura offers free, knowledgeable and responsive customer support via telephone, e-mail, and FAQs FAQs Online A list on a website that answers basic–Frequently Asked Questions–that might be asked by a first-time visitor to the site on the company's web site. About Chapura: Chapura, Inc., a leading developer of synchronization software for the handheld industry, helps to simplify its customers' lives with great service, support and software products for handheld computers. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Chapura offers other products including: Jibe(TM) 1.1, PocketMirror(R) 3.1 Standard, PocketMirror 3.1 Professional, and PocketJournal(R) 1.0.4. For more information, visit the Chapura web site at www.chapura.com or call 1-800-CHAPURA. Visit Chapura in the Palm Pavilion at Comdex 2001. |
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