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Friday, August 10, 2012

Motorola Invested In Fixmo For Mobile Device Security

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Right now, all information of the activities can be shared to the world without any barriers. The rapid advances in communications technology causing the information transmitted quickly. Advances in communications technology can be seen from mobile device. Police departments, federal agencies, hospital employees and a wide range of business professionals are sharing increasing amounts of sensitive information from their mobile devices. To that end, the mobile device users feel the need to maintain the security of their information. Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI), through its strategic investment arm Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, has invested in Fixmo, a leading provider of mobile security, compliance and risk management solutions for the public and private sectors. Fixmo’s flagship products, Fixmo Sentinel and Fixmo SafeZone, help organizations manage their secure mobile devices, maintain system integrity, protect their corporate data and prove policy compliance. The investment from Motorola Solutions will be used to bolster the company’s research and development activities and global market expansion.

"Police departments, federal agencies, hospital employees and a wide range of business professionals are sharing increasing amounts of sensitive information from their mobile devices,” said Tony Palcheck, managing director of Motorola Solutions Venture Capital. “There is a growing imperative to ensure that these devices are compliant and in a high-integrity state. With a unique approach to mobile risk management, Fixmo products give organizations the confidence and audit trail they need to meet stringent compliance requirements whether they are in the public or private sector.”

This fact is confirmed by Brenda Herold, vice president, Global Products and Solutions ASTRO, Motorola Solutions, Inc. Brenda said the portfolio of Fixmo products have meet the standard of Motorola Solution in maintaining data security of mobile devices. “We feel Fixmo’s product portfolio complements Motorola Solutions’ existing security offerings while providing data management features necessary for today’s demanding mobile environment.”

Fixmo offers layered security for mobile devices and risk management, organizing mobile devices, but still in accordance with company policy. 

"By offering a layered approach to mobile security and risk management, Fixmo helps organizations manage and monitor their mobile devices and, more importantly, stay in compliance with corporate policies and government regulations,” said Rick Segal, CEO, Fixmo. “We are thrilled to have Motorola Solutions as a strategic investor in Fixmo as we continue down the path of enabling IT organizations to embrace the full potential of mobile devices and apps without compromising on corporate security or compliance.” (Motorola, redaction: threelas).

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