RSA/DIVERSINET FORM ALLIANCE FOR WIRELESS DEVELOPMENT.RSA Security Inc. (Nasdaq: RSAS RSAS RSA Security, Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) RSAS Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences RSAS RAND Strategy Assessment System RSAS Reactor Safety Assessment System ) and Diversinet Corp. (Nasdaq: DVNT DVNT Deviant (record label) ; Canada: DVNT) have signed a strategic alliance pact involving joint product development efforts and cross licensing of the companies' respective technologies. As part of the agreement, Diversinet has licensed RSA (1) (Rural Service Area) See MSA. (2) (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) A highly secure cryptography method by RSA Security, Inc., Bedford, MA (www.rsa.com), a division of EMC Corporation since 2006. It uses a two-part key. BSAFE Crypto-C security software and intends to integrate it into the Diversinet wireless messaging product set, replacing core elements of its current Elliptic Curve Cryptography See ECC. (ECC (1) (Error-Correcting Code) A type of memory that corrects errors on the fly. See ECC memory. (2) (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) A public key cryptography method that provides fast decryption and digital signature processing. ) implementation with RSA Security technology. Diversinet will offer the RSA Security technology as the default and preferred option to all Diversinet client implementations. In addition, the two companies have completed the initial phase of developing a common user registration process, regardless of whether using a wired (PC-based) or wireless device, to Diversinet's Passport Certificate Server and the RSA Keon(R) digital certificate management system. A single registration can issue keys and certificates for both wired and wireless use. The two companies also intend to explore additional collaboration through activities such as joint marketing and cooperative selling efforts. "RSA Security is the leader in the security world, and by partnering with them at this time we feel we can combine the best technology in the wired world with our own leading technology for wireless messaging security," said Nagy Moustafa, president 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 Diversinet. "End users will benefit as they get a common look and feel that extends to whichever client device they choose to use, be it a PC or wireless devices." "We are pleased to be working with Diversinet to bring trusted security to their innovative wireless infrastructure products and provide customers with integrated wired and wireless solutions," said Scott Schnell, senior vice president of marketing at RSA Security. "This strategic alliance helps strengthen our leadership in crypto security and extends our strategic partnerships in the wireless world." About Diversinet Corp. Diversinet is enabling mobile m-commerce services with its wireless security infrastructure solutions. The company is a leader in delivering end-to-end wireless security infrastructure solutions to wireless device makers, Asp's and operators, application software developers and network infrastructure providers. As a leader in securing m-commerce applications, Diversinet is actively participating in the development of security standards with; WAP (1) (Wireless Access Point) See access point. (2) (Wireless Application Protocol) A standard for providing cellular phones, pagers and other handheld devices with secure access to e-mail and text-based Web pages. , The Open Group, PKI Forum and Radicchio ra·dic·chi·o n. pl. ra·dic·chi·os Any of several varieties of chicory, having red or red-spotted leaves that form globose or elongated heads. . For information on Diversinet, visit the company's web site at www.dvnet.com. For more information, visit http://www.rsasecurity.com or call 781-301-5344. |
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