LONDON, October 22, 2002: Baltimore Technologies (London: BLM.L), a leading e-security company, today announced that it is the provider to Orange SA of security services for the Microsoft Windows® Powered Orange Smartphone
SPV(tm) - the world's first "Smartphone" which was launched today in London.
Baltimore was chosen by Orange SA to be the exclusive provider of code signing certificate services to its Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) for the Microsoft Windows Powered Smartphone. Baltimore provides Orange with the Certificate Authority that enables a highly cost efficient and secure means to issue code-signing certificates to Orange's ISVs developing for the Smartphone. This ensures that all application code embedded in the Smartphone is securely protected and authenticated on each session initiation. The integration confirms Baltimore's position as a leading security provider in the wireless sector and positions the company to offer one of the strongest security services available to other mobile network operators worldwide.
Microsoft Windows Powered Smartphone provides a rich data platform for mobile developers and operators to build compelling mobile data applications and services. Mobile phones built on the Smartphone platform combine fully integrated voice and data capabilities with a rich set of applications including personal information management (PIM), gaming and multimedia features in a small, lightweight mobile phone form factor. Orange is the first operator worldwide to announce retail availability of a Windows Powered Smartphone, the Orange Smartphone SPV(tm).
"Baltimore's expertise in security services combined with our knowledge of the Smartphone led Orange to select us for this important project", commented Dean Coclin, Strategic Alliances Director, Baltimore Technologies. "Baltimore, as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, has been working closely with Microsoft on Smartphone security for almost a year and fully supports Microsoft's Mobile2Market developer programme, enabling secure ISV applications for the Microsoft Pocket PC and Windows Powered Smartphone software platforms".
"Application security is fundamental to the success of the Windows Powered Smartphone and in fact any rich programmable mobile device, and will become increasingly relevant as mobile data takes hold," said Howard Gefen, Director of Mobile Operator Solutions and Business Development, Microsoft Corp. "We are pleased to be working closely with leading Certificate Authorities such as Baltimore through our Mobile2Market programme to enable this key capability. Having integrated it into our Smartphone, we're setting the stage for a more secure mechanism to distribute network-ready applications."
About Microsoft Mobile2Market
Microsoft Mobile2Market-the Marketplace for Mobile Applications-enables a process for the certification and market delivery of network-ready wireless applications for the Windows® Powered Pocket PC and Smartphone software platforms. Mobile2Market certified applications assure mobile operators that the applications are network-ready, and of high quality and reliability.
For more information on Mobile2Market, visit: <http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/developer/developerprograms/mobile2market/>
About Baltimore Technologies
Baltimore Technologies' products, services and solutions solve the fundamental security and trust needs of e-business in distributed environments. Baltimore's e-security technology gives companies the necessary tools to verify the identity of whom they are doing business with and securely manages which resources and information users can access on open networks. Many of the world's leading Finance and Government organizations use Baltimore's e-security technology to conduct business over the Internet and wireless networks. Baltimore also offers worldwide support for its authorization management and public key-based authentication systems.
Baltimore's products and services are sold directly and through its worldwide partner network, Baltimore TrustedWorld. Baltimore Technologies is a public company, trading on London (BLM). For more information on Baltimore Technologies please visit <http://www.baltimore.com>
Media Contact:
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Baltimore Technologies
Tel: +353 1 881 6407
Mobile: +353 87 292 3333
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