RSAS: Novatel Wireless Selects RSA Security Encryption Software to Establish Secure Link for Wireless Communications
RSA BSAFE(R) Crypto-C Helps Eliminate Tampering of Confidential Data Delivered by Wireless Laptop and Palmtop Modems
BEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to expand its presence in the wireless market, RSA Security Inc. (Nasdaq: RSAS - news) today announced that Novatel Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of wireless Internet solutions, has licensed RSA BSAFE® Crypto-C software for incorporation into its wireless portfolio. Novatel Wireless serves the enterprise and consumer markets with secure wireless modems for laptops and palmtops by incorporating RSA Security technology into its wireless modem line of products.
A pioneer in the Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) arena, Novatel Wireless relies on RSA Security technology to encrypt all CDPD transmitted data sent over a wireless network. The CDPD specification supports wireless access to the Internet and incorporates RSA BSAFE Crypto-C software to offer its mobile users the confidence they need to transmit data securely over the Internet.
``Customers using our wireless palmtop and laptop modems must feel confident that the data they are transmitting remains confidential,'' said Ambrose Tam, president and chief technology officer of Novatel Wireless. ``With the incorporation of RSA BSAFE Crypto-C software into our wireless product line, our customers can feel secure that the best available cryptographic products are helping to keep their data safe from tampering or interception as it travels over the wireless Internet.''
``Because of innovative technology and companies like Novatel Wireless, the wireless industry is positioned for continued rapid growth,'' said Scott Schnell, senior vice president of marketing at RSA Security. ``We are excited to be part of this revolution, and look forward to supporting additional companies in the wireless arena.''
The RSA BSAFE® line of security software is embedded in today's most successful Internet applications, including Web browsers, wireless devices, commerce servers, email systems and virtual private network products. Built to provide implementations of standards like SSL, SMIME, WTLS, IPSec and PKCS, RSA BSAFE products can save developers time and risk in their development schedules.
About Novatel Wireless, Inc.
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in wireless Internet solutions, headquartered in San Diego, California. The company develops wireless data modems and software for use with portable computers and for integration into a wide variety of vertical applications. Our products enable businesses and consumers to access personal, corporate and public information through email, corporate LANs and the Internet. We also offer provisioning, activation and systems integration services to our customers. Novatel Wireless' product portfolio includes the Minstrel® family of Wireless Palmtop Modems, Merlin(TM) Wireless PC Cards, Sage® Wireless Serial Modems, Lancer 3W(TM) Wireless 3 Watt Modems and Expedite(TM) family of Wireless Embedded Modules. For more information please visit the Novatel Wireless web site: www.novatelwireless.com or call 888-888-9231.
About RSA Security Inc.
RSA Security Inc., The Most Trusted Name in e-Security(TM), helps organizations build secure, trusted foundations for e-business through its RSA SecurID® two-factor authentication, RSA BSAFE® encryption and RSA Keon® digital certificate management systems. With more than a half billion RSA BSAFE-enabled applications in use worldwide, more than seven million RSA SecurID users and almost 20 years of industry experience, RSA Security has the proven leadership and innovative technology to address the changing security needs of e-business and bring trust to the new, online economy. RSA Security can be reached at www.rsasecurity.com.
BSAFE, Keon and SecurID are registered trademarks, and RSA and The Most Trusted Name in e-Security are trademarks of RSA Security Inc. All other products and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the growth of the wireless industry. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are delays in product development, technical difficulties, software bugs and errors, competitive pressures, changes in customer and market requirements and standards, market acceptance of new technologies, technological changes in the computer industry, general economic conditions and the risk factors detailed from time to time in RSA Security's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation RSA Security's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2000 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2000.
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