SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY ANNOUNCES IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY OF SSH SECURE SHELL FOR HANDHELDS.SSH Communications Security SSH Communications Security is a Finnish company that is based in Helsinki and was founded by Tatu Ylönen in 1995. It is known as the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol and it currently has about 80 employees. (HEX:SSHV1), has announced the immediate availability of SSH (Secure SHell) A security protocol for logging into a remote server. SSH provides an encrypted session for transferring files and executing server programs. Also serving as a secure client/server connection for applications such as database access and e-mail, SSH supports a Secure Shell for Handhelds, the industry's first Secure Shell application for wireless platforms which was announced earlier this year. This Secure Shell product, based on the widely accepted SymbianOS operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. for wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. , is the first security application to protect IP-based communication over wireless devices, such as e-mail and terminal emulation. "We are extremely pleased to deliver SSH Secure Shell, the industry leading application for secure remote login and data transfer in wireless devices," said Tatu Ylonen, 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. and founder of SSH Corp. "We are excited to bring this much needed security solution to mobile and handheld devices such as mobile phones and PDAs." SSH Secure Shell for Handhelds runs secure terminal emulation for remote system administration and port forwarding for remote access. SSH Secure Shell for Handhelds is the result of a strategic partnership between SSH and Symbian, the leading software platform provider for Wireless Information Devices. SSH Secure Shell for Handhelds currently works with the European Nokia 9210 Communicator The Nokia 9210 Communicator is a third generation Communicator series smartphone produced by Nokia, introduced in 2000. It greatly improved on the second generation Nokia 9110 Communicator, providing colour main screen, changing to Symbian OS platform and ARM processor. and is expected to be compatible with the U.S. version -- the Nokia 9290 Communicator -- in 1H 2002. SSH Secure Shell for Handhelds is immediately available for users of Nokia 9210 Communicator through http://commerce.ssh.com/ and direct sales. Introductory pricing starts at $149, volume discounts are available. |
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