3GSM World Congress, Cannes,
France—February 14, 2005— InnoPath
Software, Inc. (formerly DoOnGo
Technologies), the industry leader
in over-the-air (OTA) mobile device
management, and McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:
MFE), the pioneer and worldwide
leader of intrusion prevention
solutions, today announced that
they intend to collaborate to deliver
solutions for wireless operators
and handset manufacturers, which
will enable consumers to easily
update their anti-virus software
and OTA profiles, ensuring protection
against future mobile threats.
In the mobile phone industry, increasing
standardization of operating systems
and use of open specifications,
coupled with increasingly sophisticated
functionality means that mobile
devices are becoming more vulnerable
to malicious code attacks. As advanced
third-generation networks are introduced
and end users are able to download
richer content to their mobile
phones, the potential threat associated
with the spread of malicious content
through wireless devices increases.
Wireless operators and handset manufacturers
will be able to utilize OTA technology
to ensure that mobile phones remain
in compliance with the latest anti-virus
software and parameter configurations.
In addition to meeting the needs
of customers through faster software
updates, the companies’ collaboration
will provide wireless operators and
handset manufacturers a way to increase
revenue opportunities, reduce warranty
cost, lower customer support costs
and improve subscriber satisfaction
and loyalty.
In addition, the two companies will
investigate the possibility of contributing
the associated technology to international
standardization organizations, while
continuing to research and develop
solutions to protect and enhance
future mobile communication services.
“McAfee has established itself
as the clear market and thought leader
in mobile security, aiming to develop
products that will protect users
who are facing threats brought on
them through the growth and development
of wireless and mobile communications,” said
Victor Kouznetsov, Senior Vice President
of Mobile Solutions for McAfee. “We
look forward to collaborating with
InnoPath to strengthen our ability
to assist wireless operators with
the challenges they face protecting
their customers from malicious virus
attacks.”
“Working with McAfee will
enable us to realize our common goal
of protecting wireless operators
and consumers from this realm of
new and evolving threats in the Mobile
Device arena,” said Luosheng
Peng, CEO, chairman and co-founder,
InnoPath Software. “McAfee
shares our commitment to proactively
address these threats in their nascent
stage, so that wireless operators
will be able to offer consumers a
better and safer user experience.”
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., a worldwide
leader in Intrusion Prevention and Risk Management solutions,
delivers proven security products and services to help customers
effectively balance the competing priorities between business
needs and security requirements. McAfee applies profound security
expertise toward helping companies, government agencies and consumers
block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and
improve the security of their systems and networks. This risk
management approach results in absolute confidence. For more
information, McAfee, Inc. can be reached at 972-963-8000 or www.mcafee.com.
