SMobile Unveils New Version of Mobile Security Product Suite at CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment 2006.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Security Shield Version 7.0 Delivers Integrated Anti-Virus, Call and Message Spam Filtering, Firewall Protection, and Mobile Perimeter Intelligence SMobile Systems, delivering the industry's only comprehensive, cross-platform mobile security solution for wireless carriers and device manufacturers, has unveiled a major upgrade to its mobile security product suite at this week's CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. Wireless IT & Entertainment show in Los Angeles (Booth #1202). Security Shield 7.0 offers a suite of solutions to ensure the "secure mobile" industry, with complete anti-virus, firewall, voice and messaging protection, monitoring, and reporting, and disinfectant tools for the broadest range of mobile platforms and devices on the market. "Designed to address the specific needs of our clients, Security Shield 7.0 provides operators not only with a comprehensive solution to protect their subscribers from mobile threats, but with a sophisticated feedback mechanism to monitor the 'mobile perimeter,' and analyze those vulnerabilities," said George Tuvell, 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 SMobile Systems. "By understanding the impact of mobile viruses and malware, operators can reduce costs, maintain Quality of Service, and increase ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) A calculation often used to determine the overall value of an application. It is also used to rate particular customers, especially in the wireless space, by comparing someone's account to the overall average. -while ensuring the best possible security for their mobile customers." SMobile works closely with major wireless carriers and device manufacturers to develop custom solutions and strategies for mobile security leveraging the Security Shield framework, which includes the following secure mobile solutions: --SMobile VirusGuard, an industry-validated product, provides complete anti-virus and malware protection for email, SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. , MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) An enhanced transmission service that enables graphics, video clips and sound files to be transmitted via cellphones. Developed as part of the 3GPP project, MMS phones are generally backward compatible with SMS and EMS. , direct download, and Bluetooth and Infrared transmissions. SMobile VirusGuard features a simple menu and a small footprint, with no impact on device or network performance. It offers both on-demand and on-access scanning, alerting users to harmful content in real-time, as well as automatic, over-the-air updates and flexible licensing options. --SMobile PointGuard offers automated, customized call and message filtering. SMobile PointGuard takes caller ID A telephone company service that sends the caller's telephone number between the first and second ring of the call. If the calling number is not blocked, the calling number is displayed on the handset or base station of the called party. to a new level, allowing users to automatically block incoming SMS, MMS, or voice calls from selected contacts and unknown users by creating a customized "blacklist (1) A list of e-mail addresses of known spammers. See spam, spam filter, Blacklist of Internet Advertisers, greylisting and blackholing. Contrast with white list. (2) A list of Web sites that are considered off limits or dangerous. " for their mobile device. Contact information can be exported to the blacklist from the user's address book, and all activity is centrally logged for easy tracking. --SMobile Firewall keeps mobile devices protected from current and future threats, monitoring both inbound and outbound traffic Traffic originating in the continental United States destined for overseas or overseas traffic moving in a general direction away from the continental United States. on a user's mobile device. SMobile Firewall offers a bi-directional, packet filtering See packet filter. option that protects the mobile device from accessing harmful or questionable content, while also preventing malicious content from being transferred or downloaded to the device. Customizable whitelists and blacklists can be created using a simple, intuitive interface. Pricing & Availability SMobile Security Shield 7.0 is available today through supporting wireless carriers for a small monthly fee. Annual licenses are also available. All solutions can also be purchased individually from SMobile. For more information, contact info@smobilesystems.com. About SMobile Systems Offering the industry's only cross-platform mobile security solution, SMobile turns ordinary mobile phones into secure mobile or "SMobile" phones(TM), supporting the broadest range of mobile platforms and devices on the market, including Symbian, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, Linux, and Palm OS. SMobile enables wireless carriers and device manufacturers to build brand value and expand revenues by delivering highly customizable, richly branded mobile security services to consumers worldwide. The SMobile solutions have been stringently tested and certified by independent facilities such as Cap Gemini, National Software Testing Labs (NSTL (National Software Testing Lab, Blue Bell, PA, www.nstl.com) An independent organization established in 1983 that evaluates computer hardware and software in the PC, mobile and gaming markets. It adheres to controlled testing methods to ensure objective results. ), and VeriTest; leading device manufacturers such as Nokia and Sony Ericsson; and large mobile carriers including Cingular Wireless, Vodafone, and Mobile One. For more information, visit www.smobilesystems.com. |
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