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SPYRUS Media Contact:
Madison Alexander PR for SPYRUS
Dan Chmielewski Phone: (714) 832-8716 or (949) 231-2965 (cell)
dchm@madisonalexanderpr.com
SPYRUS Elevated to Microsoft Managed ISV Partner
Security pioneer of full disk encryption/file encryption technologies and PC Card/USB security devices extends its Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status.
San Jose, California – June 23, 2008 – SPYRUS, Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in encryption-based security products, today announced that it has been elevated by Microsoft (NSDQ:MSFT) to its Managed ISV Partner program for US Public Sector business. For this program, Microsoft selects partners developing key emerging technologies, to gain mutual benefits in product direction and sales and marketing. Less than 5% of Microsoft ISV partners are included in the Managed ISV Partner program.
SPYRUS adds value to the Microsoft security framework with its hardware security devices and associated management software, addressing applications for identity management, data security and digital rights management.
SPYRUS hardware and device management software have been key to its unique selection as a Full Disk Encryption and File-Based Encryption provider to the US Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) and US General Services Administration (GSA) SmartBUY co-branded Data At Rest (DAR) program. The SPYRUS security devices include the SPYRUS Hydra PC, a unique portable, personal encryption device for user identity, secure mass storage, secure data sharing and data transport.
“SPYRUS has always had a focus on hardware-based security for Windows,” said Tom Dickens, Chief Operating Officer for SPYRUS. “The market is now recognizing the value of hardware devices as a proper basis for security applications. As a Managed ISV Partner, we will work closely with Microsoft to bring innovative solutions to customers and respond rapidly to emerging public sector data security requirements.”
About SPYRUS, Inc.
SPYRUS, Inc., a Microsoft Managed ISV Partner and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, has pioneered portable security products and solutions for the information security market since its inception in 1992. Our primary product lines of LYNKS Hardware Security Modules, Rosetta Series II smart cards and USB security devices, Hydra Privacy Card® Series II encryption and mass storage, Talisman/DS® Data Security Suite, and identity management products (Signal Identity Manager™ and SPYRUS PKI) meet customer needs for high-assurance security. Our mission is to set the standard for the new era of multinational information sharing and long-term data protection. SPYRUS, Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, CA. See www.spyrus.com for further information.
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