Sybase iAnywhere Broadens Information Anywhere Suite Management and Security Capabilities With Afaria 6.0
August 05 2008 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Sybase iAnywhere today announced that it has expanded its
industry-leading mobile device management and security solution
with the release of Afaria� 6.0. The latest version of Afaria, a
core component of the Sybase Information Anywhere� Suite, will
include a new relay server architecture that works across multiple
Information Anywhere Suite components to offer highly-secure
communications for data synchronization and mobile device
management functions. Afaria�s device security capabilities are
expanded through new mobile device port controls. Finally, Afaria
introduces several new features focused on reducing IT
administration costs, including a new policy-based device
management capability, support for Open Mobile Alliance Client
Provisioning (OMA CP), and a local password recovery feature. �We
have been working with Sybase iAnywhere on Afaria 6.0 testing and
have had an extremely positive experience with the new relay server
architecture and its enhanced secure connectivity to our network
infrastructure,� said Samuel Lee, IT Manager for Jazz
Pharmaceuticals. �Also, their profile based management console
effectively streamlines device management tasks for both IT and the
end-user.� �Despite the fact that adoption of mobile devices and
smartphones continues to proliferate, enterprises today are
required to implement mobile device security frameworks with
reduced resources and IT budgets,� said Stephen Drake, program
director, mobile enterprise, IDC. �Suppliers delivering a strong
mobile management and security platform, while making it affordable
and easily accessible to customers without compromising the latest
features and functionality, is a compelling solution for the
enterprise.� The new additions to Afaria�s award winning mobile
device management and security technology create a complete and
tightly integrated enterprise mobility platform. Key Features
Include: Enhanced network security with new Relay Server
Facilitates highly secure communications with mobile devices by not
requiring any open inbound ports into the corporate network No VPN
software required - secure communications is achieved with no
impact on device processor or battery performance Works across
multiple Information Anywhere Suite components, providing a single
security solution for all device communications Reduced IT costs
with new Policy-based administrative model Group and role-based
policies reduce IT administration costs by facilitating automated
management of large numbers of mobile devices Provides
consolidated, expanded views of group policies and schedules for
ease in management and troubleshooting Dynamic policy enforcement
capability ensures compliance with management and security policies
even while devices are disconnected Open Mobile Alliance Client
Provisioning (OMA CP) Over-the-air standards-based device
provisioning capability Supports configuration of access point
settings needed to connect new devices to the Internet Supports
both user and network PIN signed messages for increased security
Mobile Device Port Controls Dynamically controls and enforces the
use of device communication ports and features on Windows Mobile
devices Reduces or eliminates spurious communication costs by
controlling unauthorized use of IMAP/POP3 email and SMS/MMS
messaging Disables use of Infrared, WIFI, USB and Bluetooth
communications Enforces corporate security and configuration
policies regarding the use of device functionality such as camera,
microphone, and external data cards Local Password Recovery
Provides a method for end users to regain access to locked devices
without compromising security Reduces help desk costs Optional
setting depending on corporate security policy �Afaria 6.0 is
focused on reducing IT costs, which is one of the most pressing
issues facing enterprises today,� said Joe Owen, vice president of
engineering, Sybase iAnywhere. �The new policy-based administrative
model, the OMA client provisioning capabilities and the local
password recovery feature all work to drive down mobile device
management costs. This latest version of Afaria also includes
significant advances in network and device security with the new
relay server architecture and mobile device port control
capabilities.� Availability Sybase Information Anywhere Suite�s
Afaria 6.0 will be available by the end of Q3 2008. For more
information, please visit:
www.sybase.com/products/mobileenterprise/afaria or by calling
800-801-2069. About Sybase iAnywhere iAnywhere, a subsidiary of
Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY), enables success at the front lines of
business. The company holds worldwide market leadership positions
in mobile and embedded databases, mobile management and security,
mobile email, mobile middleware and synchronization, and Bluetooth�
and infrared protocol technologies. Sybase iAnywhere plays an
important role in the Sybase Unwired Enterprise strategy, which
focuses on managing and mobilizing information from the data center
to the point of action. Tens of millions of mobile devices and over
20,000 customers and partners rely on the company�s �Always
Available� technologies, including SQL Anywhere and its Information
Anywhere Suite. Join us August 4-8 at Mandalay Bay Resort and
Casino in Las Vegas for TechWave 2008, Sybase�s annual user
conference. For more information, visit
http://www.sybase.com/techwave. Sybase, iAnywhere, iAnywhere
Solutions, Afaria, Information Anywhere and SQL Anywhere are
trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Sybase, Inc.
or its subsidiaries. � indicates registration in the United States
of America. The Bluetooth trademark and logos are owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by iAnywhere is under
license. All other company and product names mentioned may be
trademarks of the respective companies with which they are
associated. Special Note: References to Sybase iAnywhere mean
iAnywhere Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. Statements
concerning iAnywhere Solutions� product market, relationships with
its customers and new products are forward-looking statements that
involve a number of uncertainties and risks and cannot be
guaranteed. Factors that could ultimately affect such statements
are detailed from time to time in Sybase�s Securities and Exchange
Commission filings, including but not limited to its annual report
on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (copies of
which can be viewed on the Company�s web site).
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