Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA), and Motorola, Inc. have announced a global alliance to integrate and support robust mobile solutions for the enterprise, based initially upon the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). The announcement coincides with today`s launch of CA`s mobile eBusiness initiative.
The solutions integrated by CA and Motorola will enable organizations to rapidly deploy WAP-enabled devices for access to corporate data and applications. These integrated solutions -- which encompass Motorola-supported devices, the Motorola WAP Server, and CA`s award-winning suite of eBusiness infrastructure management solutions -- establish a strong foundation for the deployment of a mobile eBusiness infrastructure within an enterprise.
Through this alliance, CA and Motorola bring together the best-of-breed WAP-based solutions that enable IT to easily and securely access corporate data and applications from WAP-enabled cell phones with full confidence in the reliability of the end-to-end eBusiness environment. With such secure, manageable WAP infrastructure in place, IT departments can more readily design and deploy mobile applications to accelerate eBusiness processes and improve corporate performance.
CA and Motorola have each been early-to-market with field-proven packaged mobility solutions that address customers` primary wireless technology implementation challenges.
Motorola is among the industry leaders in supplying WAP-enabled devices. Motorola`s WAP Server is designed to meet the high-performance, scalability and high-availability needs of today`s demanding environments. Some of the key capabilities that customers require and which are offered by the Motorola WAP Server include interoperability, multiple methods of authentication, system management tools, a provisioning system, a Billing API and multiple security methods that enable businesses to securely access confidential information and perform secure transactions. CA`s eBusiness infrastructure management solutions, including the widely acclaimed Unicenter TNG eBusiness management solution and eTrust security solutions, provide the infrastructure services necessary to maintain the reliability and security of both the mobile and wired eBusiness environment.
"Motorola continues to prove its value as an instrumental partner," said Tarkan Maner, vice president of corporate marketing for CA. "Through this relationship, we can ensure that CA customers who want to mobilize their enterprises can do so in a secure, manageable way."
In addition to WAP, the companies are planning to extend these types of solutions to include other technologies, such as additional mobile data solutions, voice recognition and smart device management.
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Computer Associates
Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE: CA) the world`s leading business software company, delivers the end-to-end infrastructure to enable eBusiness through innovative technology, services and education. CA has more than 18,000 employees worldwide and had revenue in excess of $6 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000. For more information, visit http://ca.com.
Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. These include software-enhanced wireless telephone, two-way radio and messaging products and systems, as well as networking and Internet-access products, for consumers, network operators, and commercial, government and industrial customers.
Sales in 2000 were $37.6 billion. For more information, visit http://www.Motorola.com.
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