IT security and communication specialist Biodata IT South Africa has secured sole distributor rights for one of the most comprehensive ISDN line encryption solutions, manufactured by DICA Technologies from which the local market stands to benefit with added video conference, voice and data transmission security.
DICA Technologies AG, also a former daughter of Biodata IT Germany, offers a hi-tech product that is compatible with worldwide ISDN standards and has been successfully installed at important corporate customers as well as in security sensitive areas like the military. Compared to competitive products, operation is user-friendly and for multiple use.
"Biodata IT is an expert company in encryption for many years with a lot of experience in this field and with a sound knowledge of all relevant products and their range of application in the market. DICA as manufacturer and Biodata IT SA as local sole distributor is an example of global teamwork that can successfully comply with the actual requirements of the international security business," says Herbert Kranz, DICA International Sales Manager.
Aside from a number of successful implementations at sites such as Volkswagen in Germany, Ministry of Finance in Australia and Barclays Bank UK, the product`s many features have helped to elevate it above competition.
For example, it is the only system worldwide to automatically encrypt ISDN networks of different voice coding, it is globally manageable from a central location by means of a protected ISDN procedure and it is the only system with a uniform product line without special variations for voice and video conferencing. In addition, the product features multi-level key management with secure key storage in a security processor and no key exchange via the network to prevent man-in-the-middle-attacks.
All devices are compatible also to bigger MCUs (multi-conference units) with several cascaded PRI devices, independent which PRI device receives or sends the channels for the boning of the multi-channel connections. They use TripleDES encryption and a real 168-bit key length TripleDES in DICA devices uses a different key in every one of the three (triple) encryption rounds.
Ingrid Reimsch"ussel, director at Biodata IT South Africa, says the deal represents an ideal opportunity for the company to meet a growing need within the local market.
"As sole distributors of DICA products, including the much acclaimed BlueCrypt ISDN encryption solution, we are able to transfer great value to our client base. There are few encryption solutions available, and the market has shown a strong inclination towards establishing higher security around multimedia communication. As specialists in the field of IT security and communication, Biodata IT has the expertise, resources and experience to provide effective solutions and help customers secure their means of communication in an straightforward, effective way," says Reimsch"ussel.
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Biodata Information Technology provides network, PC and communication security products. The company`s portfolio incorporates Internet servers that each include a firewall, router, web e-mail and file server as well as high-speed data and e-mail encryption products for IP-based systems and network services.
In the IT security market, Biodata positions itself as a one-stop shop supplier of communication and network security. Encryption secures the transmission of data packets via public telecommunication networks. Firewalls protect computer networks from unauthorised access (hacking) and data theft via the Internet. E-mail encryption and PKI solutions cover the security of communication.
Biodata`s activities stretch to each of these growing markets including ISDN. The company distributes a router, developed by Bintec Communications, designed to provide quick and reliable Internet connection via ISDN line. The company intends to achieve a total competitive advantage in all market segments by strong global expansion.
Biodata`s concept and market approach is to develop proprietary products for the individual areas of IT security including routers and content security.
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