Microsoft SA has announced the appointment of listed security specialist group, SecureData, as its third official Systems Integrator (SI) in South Africa. SecureData will be working closely with Microsoft to integrate its secure Internet communications products into Microsoft`s new Windows CE operating system, particularly in the Internet TV and set top box environment.
"Microsoft recognises that SecureData is in an advantageous position to supply the market with products based on Windows CE technology," says Microsoft System Engineer, Neil Isserow. "SecureData`s new set top box product, the first of its kind in the South African market, is the ideal platform for the effective use of Microsoft`s Windows CE operating system and will provide clients with a secure Internet communication method."
According to SecureData`s Managing Director, Paul Dinsmore, SecureData`s new product allows the client access to the Internet via a standard TV. "A PC is not required as the self-contained unit has its own hard drive and internal modem. The user requires a smart card that initiates the dial-up process and Internet activities and so all actions are securely encrypted."
By using the smartcard with the features provided by the Windows CE Operating system, users will be able to securely participate in commerce on the Internet, including activities such as online shopping and banking, explains Isserow.
He goes on to say that Microsoft is always on the lookout for partners that have leading systems and promising business opportunities to partner with. " SecureData has a highly technical team equipped with advanced programming skills and are therefore in a favourable position to offer consulting and development services, as a Microsoft Systems Integrator, to a number of organisations."
"One of the key visions of SecureData has been to align itself with international partners," Dinsmore adds. "Working with Microsoft has been extremely beneficial in this regard, and has allowed us to gain access to new technologies and services, many of which we will now be able to offer our own clients."
SecureData is now also looking to port Microsoft`s Windows CE operating system onto the Compaq range of handheld laptop devices.
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SecureData is a specialist Computer Security group, listed on the Venture Capital sector of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. SecureData has an established and trusted reputation providing standard and customised IT security solutions for computer networks and the internet.
The company`s focus includes solutions that encompass consultancy and training, individual and corporate anti-virus, data recovery, fraud investigation and secure Internet service provision. SecureData`s strength lies in the fact that it is the only totally focused security specialist IT company in South Africa. For more information, take a look at the SecureData web site at http://www.securedata.co.za
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