Of particular note, 50 percent of companies state they would switch their wireless service to a provider with a security solution that protects lost or stolen laptops used remotely, provides auto virtual private network capabilities and allows IT to manage laptops even when they're turned off.

Tom Burns, head, enterprise activities, Alcatel-Lucent: "The security of data on company and government laptops is a genuine concern for executives and agency leaders around the globe. The recent study shows nearly three out of four IT security managers have had to help their company deal with the consequences of a lost or stolen company laptop."

"The Alcatel-Lucent Nonstop Laptop Guardian is an important part of our overall security portfolio - providing companies and government agencies with the means to protect valuable information and personal data beyond the walls of their enterprise while at the same time enabling more flexibility and efficiency for those who need real time, anywhere access to that data."

SingTel of Singapore, Magyar Telekom of Hungary, and broadband carrier IIJ (Internet Initiative Japan Inc.) of Japan have announced that they plan to offer the OA3500 NLG as a value-added service over their high-speed HSPA mobile data communications network. Currently Sprint offers the CDMA version of the solution to its North American customers.

In addition, the Municipality of Budapest will begin trials of the product through KFKI/Magyar Telekom. The local government agency plans to use the security and management solution to secure citizen information stored on agency employees' laptops.

Bill Chang, executive vice president, business, SingTel, said: "Security is a key concern for CIOs. To enable our customers to be more productive on the move and yet enjoy peace of mind, SingTel, in collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent, is pleased to launch this innovative wireless security solution to meet enterprises' needs. This service will empower executives to be truly mobile without compromising sensitive company information."

Alcatel-Lucent also expanded its go-to-market strategy for the OA3500 NLG to include distributors and resellers worldwide, broadening its geographic availability. The first of these agreements is with VCOMM of the UK, which will offer Alcatel-Lucent's OA3500 NLG through its resellers.

Finally, as part of the ecosystem of partners that make the nonstop laptop guardian a comprehensive security solution, Alcatel-Lucent and McAfee, Inc. have developed a joint product solution that integrates the Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess 3500 Nonstop Laptop Guardian with McAfee.

Endpoint encryption software, delivering a powerful mobile security solution for lost and stolen laptops. With this, Alcatel-Lucent has joined the McAfee(R) Security Innovation Alliance.

Source: PR News Wire