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Psion Teklogix selects Certicom to provide integrated wireless security for newly launched netpad(R) hand held computer
movianVPN integrated into netpad devices to provide advanced wireless
security
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 4 /CNW/ - Certicom Corporation (TSX: CIC), a
leading provider of wireless security solutions, and Psion Teklogix (LSE:
PON), a global provider of rugged mobile devices, today announced plans to
provide enhanced wireless security for netpad hand-held computers running
Windows CE .NET. The integration of movianVPN(TM) from Certicom into the Psion
Teklogix netpad addresses the security concerns facing many organizations
implementing mobile data solutions.
movianVPN, optimized to run on Windows CE .NET devices, brings together
the convenience of wireless with the essential security required by companies
to allow mobile workers the ability to access enterprise applications and
information they require in the field. Secure communications are of critical
importance for many industries including Transportation and Logistics,
Government and Field Services; three key markets for Psion Teklogix. By
enabling enterprise class handheld devices like netpad to connect to existing
wired VPN infrastructures, Certicom provides a cost-effective security
solution that will foster the adoption of wireless communication across all
industries.
"Security is an ever increasing focus for our customers who are demanding
mobile computing solutions that provide easy, and secure access to mission
critical applications and/or data," said Norbert Dawalibi, President, Psion
Teklogix. "Certicom's movianVPN solution provides the flexibility and
interoperability required to seamlessly address our customers' security needs
without impacting the performance of our Windows CE .NET devices."
Deploying, secure, mobile computing solutions are complex projects for
any company, large or small. By delivering the movianVPN client on its Windows
CE-based products, Psion Teklogix simplifies the design and deployment of
these solutions, decreases implementation time and costs and ultimately
increases the likelihood of success. Supporting IPSec and other standards
enables movianVPN to deliver strong security without compromising performance
or usability of the device. In addition, movianVPN fits with a wide range of
deployment scenarios and offers the industry's most comprehensive gateway
support (over 12 gateway platforms including Cisco and Nortel).
netpad's rugged design and 1/2 VGA color screen bridge the gap between
heavy-duty, keyboard-equipped industrial computers and less rugged 1/4 PDA-
like devices. netpad's unique design and high-performance computing provide a
cost-effective hand-held computer that delivers superior data capture and
processing ability to mobile workers in demanding environments. Using the
Windows CE .NET platform, the netpad is well suited for industrial
applications such as field force automation and tracking, tracing and delivery
processes across many industry sectors.
"The netpad provides the mobile industrial workforce with the computing
performance and form factor required in the field," said Ian McKinnon,
President and CEO of Certicom. "Giving the mobile workforce the flexibility
and power to run data-intensive applications securely enables corporations to
extend their communications into the field and provide better service to their
customers. movianVPN provides the security required to gain customer and
corporate trust and in turn drive the adoption of wireless data services by
the enterprise."
For more information on the Psion Teklogix netpad, visit
www.psionteklogix.com. For more information on Certicom wireless security
solutions, visit www.certicom.com.
About Psion Teklogix
Psion Teklogix is a global provider of rugged mobile devices and wireless
LAN systems and support to the enterprise. The company's systems, installed in
more than 15,000 sites worldwide, provide mobile workers with anytime,
anywhere access to enterprise IT systems. Psion Teklogix offers the widest
range of connectivity options, and a choice of real-time, near-time and batch
technologies. The largest operating division of Psion PLC, Psion Teklogix
plays a key role in its parent company's vision to create new ways to access
mobile data and the mobile Internet. Psion Teklogix has 43 sales and support
offices and 95 independent distributors throughout the world. For more
information, visit www.psionteklogix.com.
About Certicom
Certicom is a leading provider of wireless security solutions, enabling
developers, governments and enterprises to add strong security to their
devices, networks and applications. Designed for constrained devices,
Certicom's patented technologies are unsurpassed in delivering the strongest
cryptography with the smallest impact on performance and usability. Certicom
products are currently licensed to more than 300 customers including Texas
Instruments, Palm, Research In Motion, Cisco Systems, Oracle and Motorola.
Founded in 1985, Certicom is headquartered in Mississauga, ON, Canada, with
offices in Ottawa, ON; Herndon, VA; San Mateo, CA; and London, England. Visit
www.certicom.com.
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Except for historical information contained herein, this news 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,
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 principal 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 fourth 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
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regulatory authorities.
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