Foxboro, Mass. US/ Oberursel, Germany– September 5, 2008 – Utimaco – The Data Security Company, today announced that Network Products Guide, a Silicon Valley Communications publication and a world leading provider of information on technologies and solutions, has named
SafeGuard Enterprise 5.3 a winner of the 2008 Best Products and Services Award.
This respected annual award honors products and services that represent the rapidly changing needs and interests of the end-users of technology worldwide. As part of the tech-industry’s leading global awards program, this year’s Best Products and Services were nominated from all over the world. SafeGuard Enterprise has achieved extraordinary market reception with triple the number of customer seats in the second half of Utimaco’s 2007/2008 fiscal year compared to the first half of the same year.
SafeGuard Enterprise 5.3 is a completely integrated software solution for multi-layered security, preventing data leakage via ports and removable media. The suite enforces consistent, centralized, policy-based encryption and data security for PCs and mobile devices in mixed device and OS environments. It is the first and only solution to offer the multi-layered protection of both encryption and
data leakage prevention (DLP) under one central management console. With SafeGuard Enterprise 5.3, Utimaco ensures ease of use for network and security administrators with complete deployment flexibility allowing for both central and non-central management – a key differentiator that separates Utimaco from competitive offerings.
“Increased end-user awareness and ongoing advances in technology are helping shape better products and services,” says Rake Narang, editor-in-chief,
Network Products Guide. “SafeGuard Enterprise 5.3 provides unparalleled protection by combining data leak prevention with encryption and offers users security on all kinds of devices, from laptops and removable media to PDAs and smartphones.”
“We are honored that SafeGuard Enterprise 5.3 was recognized with this award,” said
Malte Pollmann, Chief Product Officer, Utimaco. “It further validates our work to exceed customer expectations for powerful security solutions that safeguard their critical data.”
About Network Products Guide AwardsNetwork Products Guide, published from the heart of Silicon Valley, is a leading provider of products, technologies and vendor related research and analysis. You will discover a wealth of information and tools in this guide including the best products and services, roadmaps, industry directions, technology advancements and independent product evaluations that facilitate in making the most pertinent technology decisions impacting business and personal goals. The guide follows conscientious research methodologies developed and enhanced by industry experts. To learn more, visit
www.networkproductsguide.comAbout SafeGuard Enterprise
SafeGuard Enterprise 5.3 is comprised of the existing SafeGuard Management Center module the SafeGuard Device Encryption, the Data Exchange as well as Partner Connect and SafeGuard Configuration Protection modules. Further modules rounding off Utimaco's data security suite are to be added in later product versions: SafeGuard File & Folder Encryption secures user data that is exchanged between working groups. In addition, it can be used to encrypt both local disk drives and network servers at file and directory level, and to assign them individual access rights.
About Utimaco Safeware – The Data Security CompanyCelebrating 25 years in business,
Utimaco is a leading global provider of data security solutions, enabling mid- to large-size organizations to safeguard their data assets against intentional or accidental data loss, and to comply with privacy laws. Utimaco’s complete range of data security solutions provide full 360 degree data protection for data at rest, data in motion and data in use. Utimaco offers its customers comprehensive on-site support via a world-wide network of certified partners and subsidiaries. Utimaco Safeware, with headquarters in Oberursel, near Frankfurt, Germany, is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN DE0007572406). For more information please visit
www.utimaco.com.