Biometric technology secures pocket-sized server
09 January, 2006
category: Biometrics
AuthenTec’s fingerprint sensor has been chosen by mobile enterprise platform developer Realm Systems to secure the company’s mobile pocket-sized server, making it, according to AuthenTec, one of the most secure in the industry.
SALT LAKE CITY and MELBOURNE, Fla. – Realm Systems has chosen AuthenTec’s biometric technology to enable secured endpoint computing in its pocket-sized server. The Realm iD3 Personal Server is a fully functioning server that is ultra- secure, centrally managed – and small enough to fit in your pocket. The Realm iD3 contains its own processor, memory, storage, built-in AuthenTec biometric fingerprint sensor, and is completely powered by the USB port of any host computer.
“We are pleased that Realm has chosen AuthenTec’s advanced fingerprint sensors to protect the critical files, features and functions on its unique mobile server,” said Tom Aebli, director of PC segment marketing for AuthenTec. “By adding AuthenTec biometrics, Realm is setting a new standard in mobile security for its customers.” “Because of the AuthenTec sensor, the Realm iD3 is one of the most biometrically secured devices in the industry,” said Chris Bodily, Realm iD3 Product Manager. “Through Realm’s proprietary solution, the biometric data provided by the AuthenTec sensor is never sent over a network or other possibly compromised medium.”
About Realm
Realm Systems provides a next generation Mobile Enterprise Platform that simplifies the delivery of applications and services to end-users across the distributed enterprise. Realm Systems is uniquely positioned to solve many of the issues facing today’s networked organizations by extending the life of desktops and laptops, significantly reducing IT maintenance costs. Realm’s technology simplifies and centralizes identity and application management and maintenance while preserving existing IT capital investment. The company is at the nexus of an enormous opportunity that spans markets, including security, identity management, regulatory compliance, and mobile device support of enterprise applications. According to AMR Research, the market for data security compliance alone is expected to reach $15.5 billion by the end of 2005. Realm Systems was founded in 2002 by a group of seasoned technologists and executives with extensive expertise in distributed computing, integrated circuit development, web services, and IT security. Realm Systems is privately held with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and Seattle, Washington. Visit our website at www.realmsys.com.
About AuthenTec
With more than six million sensors in use worldwide, AuthenTec is the world leader in fingerprint sensor security, innovation and sales to the PC, wireless, and access control markets. AuthenTec’s award-winning FingerLoc(R) and EntrePad(R) sensors take full advantage of “The Power of Touch” by utilizing the company’s patented TruePrint(R) technology to deliver the most convenient, reliable and cost-effective means available for enabling touch- powered features that extend beyond user authentication. The company’s network of partners, solution providers and customers include: Analog Devices, APC, Compal, Cherry, Fujitsu Computer, Computer Associates, HP, IBM, LGE, Microsoft, Motion Computing, NEC Packard Bell, Pantech, Quanta, Samsung, Tatung, Texas Instruments, Toshiba, and Wistron, among others. Visit www.authentec.com.