Expanded Global Channel Strategy and Programs Leverage New Data Protection Offering to Increase Partner Revenue and Opportunities

PGP Corporation, a global leader in enterprise data protection, announced PGP(R) Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition, a simple, easy-to-manage full disk encryption solution specifically designed for small businesses and workgroup environments that need to protect data from theft and loss, and adhere to compliance mandates. The latest data protection offering from PGP Corporation also provides an easy, sellable solution for the channel, which is complemented by an expanded global channel strategy and new programs focused on increasing partner value and delivery. Channel partners can now offer a broad range of PGP(R) encryption solutions from the individual level, to small and medium businesses, to large enterprises – all of which provide seamless migration paths to support customers’ evolving data protection needs.

PGP Corporation Solves Data Security Challenges for Small Businesses

Industry regulations and state data breach notification laws are posing new data security challenges to companies of all sizes, especially the small business market, as compliance laws do not distinguish between small and large organizations. Small businesses are currently at a greater risk for data breaches and cybercrime attacks due to the fact that they typically cannot afford enterprise-grade encryption technology to protect their assets and intellectual property. Furthermore, small businesses face additional obstacles when it comes to data protection – limited security budgets; shortage of in-house, dedicated IT resources; and little knowledge and management of encryption technologies.

In response to channel and market demand, PGP Corporation is removing the complexity and high-cost of obtaining and managing encryption technology to reduce the risk of damaging data breaches for the small business market. PGP(R) Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition provides a comprehensive, easy-to-use full disk encryption solution for small businesses and workgroup environments that protects data on laptops, desktops and USB devices. PGP Corporation partners now have the ability to enter new markets with a low-cost, data protection solution based on the PGP(R) award-winning technology that will enable them to drive incremental business.

Designed for environments with 10-150 users, the PGP Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition is comprised of the PGP(R) Whole Disk Encryption Controller management application for Microsoft(R) Windows and PGP(R) Whole Disk Encryption client software. PGP Whole Disk Encryption Controller is a simple, intuitive management console that can run on the customer’s Windows system and does not require any additional servers or databases — only basic Windows administration knowledge is needed. With just a few simple clicks, administrators can configure policy and rapidly deploy PGP Whole Disk Encryption to all user systems using any software deployment tool. At an affordable price point at $99 per seat, small businesses can focus on innovating and growing their business, while the PGP Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition transparently protects employee, partner and customer data, so that they can maintain compliance and safeguard their brand and customer trust.

“While small business and workgroups might not have the budget of a large enterprise, they still have compliance and legal requirements to protect sensitive corporate, employee and customer data,” said Phillip Dunkelberger, president and CEO of PGP Corporation. “PGP Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition is another milestone in how we are expanding our data protection solutions to meet the needs of companies of ALL sizes.”

New Channel Programs Accelerate Partner Business Growth

In conjunction with releasing a “channel-focused” solution, PGP Corporation is rolling out new channel programs and initiatives for value added solutions providers and distributors to help them grow their PGP(R) solutions business. (See today’s related news release – “PGP Corporation and Avnet to Deliver Data Protection Solutions”). PGP Corporation’s new partner-enablement, training and recruitment programs leverage turn-key PGP(R) solutions that are designed to help partners establish high-margin and reoccurring revenue streams, as well as create cross-sell opportunities in vertical and adjacent markets.

Specific New Channel Programs include:

PGP(R) RevenueReady – is an integral component of PGP Corporation’s strategy to provide effective product, sales and technical training via The PGP Whiteboard Training Program, which is tailored specifically for partners so they can jumpstart customer engagements with credible PGP(R) technology knowledge and expertise.

PGP(R) MarketReady – a campaign on-demand portal and toolset that enables partners to easily create co-branded PGP(R) solutions marketing materials and lead generation campaigns. Partners have access to MarketReady data sheets, compliance briefs, white papers, and customer and industry briefs along with channel-focused lead-generation campaign modules starting with mobile data protection, email encryption and file encryption. These PGP(R) MarketReady tools enable partners to increase time-to-market with rapid customer response, while simplifying the end-to-end sales cycle.

“PGP Corporation is well recognized by our mutual customers as the de facto standard for encryption,” said Niccolo Alicandri, managing director for CipherTechs, a PGP Corporation partner and network security consulting and integration company. “We are excited to be part of PGP’s channel as they continue to raise the bar for the VAR community and look forward to leveraging PGP’s new MarketReady, turn-key solutions to grow our vertical market practices and deliver more value to client base.”

Pricing and Availability

PGP Whole Disk Encryption Workgroup Edition, which includes the client and management components in a single Microsoft Windows application, is available at $99 per seat for 10 licenses or more, and immediately available through PGP(R) channel partners.

Source: PGP Corporation


RDA5868 highly-integrated Bluetooth IC offers high-performance, low cost solution for power-sensitive portable devices

CEVA, Inc., a leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) platform solutions and DSP cores and RDA Microelectronics, a leading China-based fabless IC design house today announced that RDA has licensed and deployed CEVA’s Bluetooth baseband and protocol stack IP in a highly cost-effective, single-chip Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR IC optimized for power-sensitive, portable devices. RDA has commenced volume shipment of the RDA5868 IC to local Chinese design houses for integration in handset platforms.

RDA5868 integrates RDA’s extensive RF and transceiver technologies with CEVA’s feature-rich Bluetooth IP on a single die. The power consumption and standby power are specifically optimized for low power, battery-powered applications, making it ideal for the rapidly growing handset market in China. The processor is compliant with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR specification, providing an optimal Bluetooth solution for data and voice applications.

“CEVA’s Bluetooth baseband and protocol stack IP provides us with a feature-rich, low power architecture which we were easily able to enhance and integrate with our leading-edge RF and transceiver technologies to deliver a highly-competitive single-chip Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR offering,” said Liang Zhang VP of R&D at RDA. “CEVA’s reputation as a world class IP provider is well deserved.”

“We are pleased to partner with RDA and provide our industry-proven Bluetooth IP for their flagship single-chip Bluetooth processor,” said Aviv Malinovitch, Vice President, Operations at CEVA. “RDA is known for its outstanding RF technology and they have succeeded in delivering a highly-integrated Bluetooth product that offers excellent sensitivity and output power.”

CEVA Bluetooth IP consists of an RTL baseband engine coupled with an ANSI C Controller software stack. Designed for flexibility, portability and configurability, it is ideal for integration into a wide range of embedded applications including mobile devices, headsets and automotive products. With a compact gate count and a clock-gated architecture, the baseband engine is ideal for low power applications. The feature rich Controller software stack offers extensive scope for customization for specific products and presents a standard HCI interface for integration with common Host software stacks.

Leveraging class-leading RF performance with sensitivity better than -90dbm and output power greater than 3dbm, the RDA5868 Bluetooth IC provides a solution with a signal range exceeding that of competing single-chip solutions. The chip provides either UART or USB which are specified as HCI interfaces by Bluetooth SIG standard, and also supports PCM audio interface. RDA5868 has been designed with the highest level of integration to extremely reduce the number of external components. RDA5868 uses CMOS process technology with a compact 6*6mm package size. Compliant with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR specification, the processor recently passed the BQB (Bluetooth Qualification Bodies) certification for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR by the Bluetooth SIG.

Source: CEVA, Inc.


New Enhanced Connection Manager Enables Easy Connection to Multiple Broadband Technologies

Smith Micro Software, Inc., a leading developer and marketer of mobility solutions and services for the wireless market, announced that T-Mobile USA’s webConnect(TM) USB Laptop Stick will utilize Smith Micro Software’s connection management software. The announcement highlights another win with a major U.S. wireless carrier for Smith Micro Software’s connection management solution.

Smith Micro Software has supplied a multi-mode connection manager that enables the webConnect laptop stick to connect to 3G, WiFi and other technologies quickly and easily while on-the-go. The Connection Manager features a user interface designed to streamline and automate the process of choosing and connecting to your preferred wireless or wired network. The custom solution is currently available for Windows XP and Windows Vista PCs.

“We are excited to be able to provide T-Mobile USA the benefits of a custom design mobility solution for automating mobile connections for their customers who rely on T-Mobile data services everyday,” said William W. Smith, Jr., President and CEO of Smith Micro. “We continue to pursue opportunities to add value to our customer connectivity product offerings as we expand our data services throughout North America.”

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