bocabear:
The silence is broken this am. Another one. No estimate of $ or size measure re this announcement. I looked at Syclo's web site--only stat related info there is:
"BARRINGTON, Ill. – May 9, 2000 – Syclo, a leading provider of mobile computing software, was recently named one of Chicago's fastest-growing software firms by Crain's Chicago Business, the most widely read publication devoted to the city's business community"...... "More than 200 companies are using Syclo technology worldwide".
Tom D.-- lets see what the MM (s) do today. Early ask is showing +.
Syclo Licenses Certicom's Security Technology for Syclo Information Manager
SIM now Utilizes Certicom's Market Leading SSL Encryption for Secure Mobile Access to Corporate Messaging Systems
BARRINGTON, Ill and HAYWARD, CA, August 10, 2000 - Syclo today announced an agreement with Certicom (Nasdaq: CERT and TSE: CIC), a leading provider of mobile and wireless security, to license Certicom's SSL Plus™ security technology for the Syclo Information Manager (SIM), a leading solution for mobile access to corporate messaging systems.
By integrating Certicom's advanced technology into its SIM suite of products, Syclo offers SIM users industrial strength encryption for secure access to corporate email, appointments, tasks and contacts over Web-enabled mobile phones and palmtop computers.
"Security is critical to giving SIM users the most effective solution for accessing their most important information - anytime, anywhere," said Richard Padula, Syclo's chief executive. "Certicom is the industry leader in mobile and wireless security, and its SSL Plus toolkit is the most widely deployed technology of its kind. With our agreement, Certicom makes SIM an even more compelling solution."
The SIM suite contains two components: SIMPhone, which allows wireless access from the latest class of mobile phones employing the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) standard to access the Web; and SIMSync, which lets palmtops synchronize via docking cradle, dial-up or wireless connections.
SIM is the only product to offer a single solution to access enterprise messaging systems such as Microsoft Exchange™ and Novell GroupWise™ over Web-enabled phones and palmtops. First released in 1997, SIM is powered by Syclo's flagship Agentry™ technology, the premier software platform for extending enterprise systems to mobile workers.
The SSL 3.0 protocol is the industry standard for securing electronic data. Certicom's SSL Plus is the most widely deployed commercial SSL implementation, due to its ease of use, rapid development time and support for multiple algorithms.
"Syclo is a dynamic company focused on providing custom mobile computing solutions that put the power of an organization's mission critical systems in the hands of its work force," said Richard Depew, Certicom executive vice president, field operations. "The addition of our trusted security technology makes SIM more attractive to users who want to be assured that their sensitive corporate information is protected at all times."
About Syclo
Syclo LLC is a worldwide leader in mobile computing solutions and consulting. Our solutions include mobile communication middleware, application development tools and applications that support the major wireless platforms. Powered by our flagship Agentry™ technology, Syclo's applications are used in a variety of industries for such functions as maintenance management, asset management and accessing email, calendars and tasks over wireless phones and hand held computers. We also provide consulting services for developing and designing mobile applications for enterprise systems and consumer content.
Syclo's applications are intuitive and simple to use, creating powerful user experiences. Our clients and partners are organizations who need flexible, rapidly deployed technology, and the tools and applications to provide dramatic productivity gains. With hundreds of customers and thousands of professionals using our products globally, Syclo helps customers achieve the highest value from their wireless and mobile solutions.
For more information, contact Syclo at (800) 567-9256, visit our web site at www.syclo.com or email us at info@syclo.com. Syclo's worldwide headquarters are located in Barrington, Ill.
About Certicom
Certicom is an encryption technology company specializing in security solutions for mobile computing and wireless data markets, including m-commerce. Major computing and communications companies such as Palm Inc., BellSouth Wireless Data, Motorola, Pitney Bowes, Research In Motion and QUALCOMM incorporate Certicom's technology into electronic commerce software, wireless messaging applications and smart cards. Certicom is a leading source for a complete range of OEM security products and services, including cryptographic toolkits, custom implementations, and security integration services and consulting. Certicom's worldwide sales and marketing operations are based in Hayward, California, with cryptographic research and product development in Toronto, Canada. For more information, visit Certicom's Web site at certicom.com.
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Syclo, Syclo Information Manager and Agentry are trademarks of Syclo, LLC. Certicom and SSL Plus are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Certicom Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Copyright Ó 2000, Syclo LLC. 51760-555 Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, those relating to the acceptance of mobile and wireless devices and the continued growth of e-commerce and m-commerce (mobile e-commerce), the increase of the demand for mutual authentication in m-commerce transactions, the acceptance of Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) technology as an industry standard, the market acceptance of our principle products and sales of our customer's products, the impact of competitive products and technologies, the possibility of our products infringing patents and other intellectual property of third parties, and costs of product development. Certicom will not update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect Certicom's financial results is included in the documents Certicom files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities regulatory authorities including Certicom's current Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For further information, please contact:
Certicom contact:
Lorraine Kauffman
Public Relations Manager
Certicom Corp.
(510) 780-5417
lkauffman@certicom.com
Jessica Johannes
Lutchansky Communications for Certicom
(408) 938-9050 x 15
jessica@lcomm.com
Syclo contact:
Mark Curatolo
Director of Marketing
Syclo
(847) 842-0320
PR@syclo.com |
