STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 29, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Pointsec Mobile Technologies, a global leader and the provider of the de facto standard for enterprise security software for laptop and desktop PCs, PDAs and smartphones, today announces a significant new partnership agreement with security systems integrator Integralis. The partnership will allow Integralis to include Pointsec's mobile data encryption products within its portfolio of best-of-breed security solutions and give Pointsec the opportunity to develop its European market presence via Integralis' extensive network of European customers.
Peter Larsson, CEO of Pointsec Mobile Technologies said: "Integralis implements more security projects amongst large corporations than any other security systems integrator across Europe and has an unrivalled reputation for partner support. The company's expertise and team of highly skilled technicians consultants gives us enormous confidence and fits with our strategy to work with only the very best as we expand our presence across Europe."
Pointsec protects more desktop and portable computing platforms than any other mobile data protection vendor, and will continue this trend by offering Pointsec's full product range through Integralis, Europe's largest security systems integrator and the trusted security partner for large corporations the world over.
"Corporate customers are increasingly recognising the importance of securing mobile devices and we are delighted to be able to integrate Pointsec's robust enterprise encryption products within our own portfolio and enhance our mobile security service offering," said Mark Silver, CEO of Articon-Integralis.
Pointsec is renowned for providing enterprises with comprehensive access control and encryption solutions for laptops, desktops, PDAs and smartphones and works on all common operating systems. Pointsec has designed their security to be robust, non-intrusive, quick and seamless, ensuring that intellectual property stored on any kind of portable computing device remains private and secure.
For further information please contact:
Pointsec Mobile Technologies: Peter Larsson, CEO, Pointsec Mobile Technologies tel. +1708479 34 88 / +17089546986, e-Mail: peter.larsson@pointsec.com Arto Halonen -- Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, tel + 358 40 748 2200 Thomas Bill, CEO, Protect Data AB tel. +46 8-459 5495 / +46 70-542 62 71, e-Mail: thomas.bill@protectdata.com
Integralis:
Sarah Pocock or Mark Robson, Insight Group tel. +44 (0)1344 871900, e-Mail: sarahp@insightgroup.co.uk / markr@insightgroup.co.uk
About Pointsec
Pointsec is the worldwide de facto standard for mobile device security -- with the most customers deployed, highest level of certification, and more complete device coverage than any other company. Pointsec delivers a trusted solution for automatic data encryption that guarantees proven protection at the most vulnerable point where sensitive enterprise data is stored -- on mobile devices. By securing sensitive information stored on laptops, PDAs, smartphones, and removable media, enterprises and government organizations can protect and enhance their image, minimize risk, shield confidential data, guard information assets, and strengthen public and shareholder confidence. Pointsec's customers include blue chip companies and government organizations around the world. Founded in 1988, Pointsec Mobile Technologies AB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Protect Data AB, publicly traded (PROT) on the Stockholm stock exchange. The company has four U.S. offices and 11 EMEA offices. Pointsec can be found on the web at www.pointsec.com.
About Integralis
Since its formation 15 years ago, Integralis has grown to become Europe's Largest Security Systems Integrator. Integralis enables companies to conduct secure communications and e-commerce transactions via private and public networks. The company offers a broad selection of security services, security products and managed security services. The existing customers of Integralis include government authorities and numerous major European companies, including half the companies listed on the FTSE 100. Integralis is a part of Articon-Integralis AG.
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