News-By-Mail December 9, 2016 ~ December 15, 2016
By Radicati Team • Dec 16th, 2016 • Category: News-By-MailMobile
BlackBerry unveiled its mobile-native approach to security with the launch of a comprehensive platform designed for the Enterprise of Things, which completes the integration of the company’s prior acquisitions of key technologies such as Good Technology, WatchDox, AtHoc and Encription. www.blackberry.com
Security
Intel Security announced the new integration of the True Key extension with Windows Hello to deliver a seamless multi-factor sign in experience on Microsoft Edge. www.intel.com
Barracuda announced that its NextGen Firewall is now available for customers using Google Cloud Platform and can be purchased from Barracuda via the BYOL model. www.barracuda.com
Miscellaneous
Symantec announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Zscaler, which asserts that Zscaler products violate seven of Symantec’s patents across a variety of network security technologies including web security, data loss prevention, threat prevention, access control and antivirus techniques. www.symantec.com
BlackBerry and TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited announced they have entered into a long-term licensing agreement, where BlackBerry will license its security software and service suite, as well as related brand assets to TCL Communication who will design, manufacture, sell and provide customer support for BlackBerry-branded mobile devices. www.blackberry.com
Smarsh has completed the acquisition of MobileGuard, a pioneer in mobile communication monitoring and retention solutions. www.smarsh.com
VMware has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Dell Technologies, Inc., under which VMware agreed to purchase $500 million worth of VMware Class A Common Stock currently held by Dell’s subsidiary, EMC Corporation. www.vmware.com