Pointsec enters distribution partnership with Cybernet for the Japanese market
Pointsec signs distribution agreement with leading CAE supplier Cybernet Systems to address wider market in Japan for Pointsec's data protection solutions.
Stockholm, SWEDEN – November 14, 2005
Pointsec Mobile Technologies, the global leader and the provider of the de facto standard for enterprise security software for laptop and desktop PCs, PDAs and smartphones, today announced a distribution agreement with Cybernet Systems, a leading supplier of systems, software and security to the Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) market in Japan.
Through the agreement, Cybernet Systems will market and resell Pointsec's full line of mobile data encryption solutions for protecting privacy and confidential Information, including Pointsec for PC and Pointsec Media Encryption. Sales through this arrangement will start immediately.
"We are proud to be partnering with Cybernet, which shares Pointsec's dedication to professional organizations where many users carry sensitive data," said Peter Larsson, CEO, Pointsec. "Users and management within the engineering field are increasingly becoming aware of the need for protecting sensitive data, and Cybernet will help us serve this market by reaching out to their key customers."
Cybernet Systems will add Pointsec products to enhance its offering, as the best solution to address critical data protection issues, such as loss of data on laptops and other mobile devices, encryption for removable media, and protecting confidential information in case of theft.
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 organisations 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 organisations 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 two U.S. offices, nine EMEA offices, two APAC offices and one branch office in Dubai, Middle East. Pointsec can be found on the web at: www.pointsec.com.
About Cybernet
Headquartered in Tokyo and listed to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Cybernet Systems provides a rich set of advanced software solution services in the field of scientific and technological computation, especially in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) areas. Its services encompass providing software, educational services, technical services and consulting in a variety of industries and applications such as electronics devices, transportation devices, machineries, precision equipment, and educational/research organizations. Cybernet Systems handles arrays of world's best CAE software for structure analysis, acoustic analysis, mechanism analysis, controls analysis, communication system analysis, signal processing, optics designing, lighting analysis, high-frequency circuit analysis, biotechnology and nanotechnology to meet diversifying customer needs. In addition to scientific and technological computation, it offers network related solutions including host server/PC software, asset/license management, multimedia web conferencing services and e-Learning tools for collaboration needs in the e-Business environment. It is working to enhance its position and presence as "Digital Solution Innovator".
For more information on Cybernet Systems Co., Ltd., visit: www.cybernet.co.jp.