Novell announces strategic partnership with MobileIron

BANGALORE, INDIA: Novell today announced that it has partnered with MobileIron, a leader in security and management for mobile apps, content, and devices, to enable more secure mobile file access and sharing through Novell Filr and MobileIron AppConnect.

Novell Filr is a mobile file-sharing solution that gives IT complete control of all shared files and provides users with anywhere, any-device access. Novell is the pioneer of networked file and print services and unlike cloud-based file sharing solutions like Dropbox, Skydrive or Google Drive, Novell Filr is built specifically for the enterprise.

Novell and MobileIron simplify the task of offering and securing mobile file access. Novell Filr provides authorized mobile device access to the files that reside on corporate servers, while MobileIron AppConnect keeps managed and personal data separate creating another level of security for IT. With MobileIron AppConnect containerization, files accessed through Novell Filr are encrypted and protected from unauthorized access.