Sprint Mobile Security Offers Unmatched Seamless End-User Security for Mobile Workforce.OVERLAND PARK Overland Park, city (1990 pop. 111,790), Johnson co., NE Kans., a residential suburb of Kansas City; inc. 1960. There is printing and publishing, and the manufacture of apparel, aircraft parts, cement, prepared foods, salt, chemicals, marine accessories, and signs. , Kan. -- Sprint (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :S) launched today Sprint Mobile Security, which is powered by Mobile Armor and is the only security solution from any carrier that allows complete end-to-end security management for laptops and mobile handheld devices. It is a new service available in the Sprint Mobility Management portfolio, which also includes billing and device management services and is the only integrated package designed to work across multiple carriers and device and 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. (OS) platforms. "Wireless security issues concern enterprise customers looking to expand wireless access to a broader range of corporate applications," said Rena Bhattacharyya, industry analyst at IDC. "Sprint Mobile Security addresses these concerns by bundling services that mitigate security risks and threats into a pre-packaged solution designed to be easy to install, use and pay for." Sprint Mobile Security is designed to meet three major needs: data protection, threat prevention and compliance. Data Protection Sprint Mobile Security protects data by enforcing password policies across all devices with fixed, PIN or color-coded credentials. It also allows companies to encrypt individual files or an entire device and memory card using AES or 3DES, and the mobile VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. allows users to securely connect to the corporate intranet while on the go. Threat Prevention Sprint Mobile Security protects mobile devices from viruses, worms and Trojans that can infect devices and spread malware via text messages or Bluetooth connectivity. It scans, identifies and removes these malicious codes, and its firewall blocks "denial of service A condition in which a system can no longer respond to normal requests. See denial of service attack. " attacks and restricts network traffic based on source, destination, IP ports and applications. Sprint Mobile Security can also lock and delete data on a device if the device is lost or stolen. Compliance Sprint Mobile Security enables companies to enforce policies to ensure that only corporate-sanctioned applications are on their devices and that government and industry regulations are being met. It can enforce more than 150 policies from a single online portal. Sprint Mobile Security also offers automatic remediation, which will update non-compliant programs or profiles automatically, without requiring user intervention. This feature simplifies the user experience and enhances productivity so that users are not locked out of applications or services. "With Sprint Mobile Security, companies have access to the highest level of security expertise, tools and customer service to ensure complete protection for their unique and evolving enterprise security needs," said Barry Tishgart, director of product marketing for Sprint. "Companies can have confidence knowing that their assets are secure and proprietary data is protected and compliant with corporate policy." Customer Care Sprint Mobile Security provides multiple levels of support, allowing companies to control their mobile environment with flexibility and ease. In addition to 24x7 support from Sprint, IT administrators are also able to manage, control, edit and view their mobile workforce assets through an online Web portal See portal. with custom reporting features. Several companies have completed successful trials of Sprint Mobile Security in recent months. For more information on Sprint Mobile Security, visit www.sprint.com/smms. Sprint Mobile Security is the most recent example of Sprint's leadership in managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality . Sprint received the 2005 Product of the Year Award for managed services from Search Mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings .com. Sprint also received the "Diamond Award" for its best-in-class new solutions at the 2005 ITSMA ITSMA Information Technology Services Marketing Association ITSMA Interactive Technology, Software and Media Association (India) ITSMA Inter-City Transportation Systems Management Authority ITSMA It Service Marketing Association Marketing Excellence Awards. About Sprint Nextel Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. With 55 million subscribers, Sprint Nextel operates the third largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States (based on total wireless customers), behind Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone (communications, networking) Internet backbone - High-speed networks that carry Internet traffic. These communications networks are provided by companies such as AT&T, GTE, IBM, MCI, Netcom, Sprint, UUNET and consist of high-speed links in the T1, T3, OC1 and OC3 ranges. . For more information, visit www.sprint.com. |
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