F-Secure, Nokia & TeliaSonera Join Hands In Mobile Device Mgmt

Mobile devices with access to corporate data and Internet need to be protected against the constantly evolving security threats. This is driving the need for administrators to be able to remotely configure and manage mobile devices in the same way as desktop systems.

F-Secure and Nokia are bringing their solutions to TeliaSonera in a new way, to facilitate effective mobile device management for the SME segment.

TeliaSonera will provide device management for SMEs as a hosted service for its enterprise customers. The Managed Device solution combines the Nokia Intellisync Device Management platform and F-Secure Mobile Security solution, which together enable security for the company’s entire mobile fleet. TeliaSonera’s Managed Device concept will provide corporations with a solution to utilise the full potential of mobile devices and services in one package.

F-Secure Mobile Security ensures comprehensive mobile terminal protection. The antivirus application shields the device against viruses, spyware, worms and trojans. Combined with real-time, on-device protection, these features ensure a carefree mobile computing experience.

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Nokia Intellisync Device management is an over-the-air device management solution for remotely managing mobile devices in business environments. The solution supports both in-house IT and service provider deployment models. Nokia Intellisync Device Management allows IT administrators to remotely install, update and manage applications on mobile devices, F-Secure Mobile Security is integrated with Nokia Intellisync Device Management, enabling efficient provisioning and management of F-Secure’s solution for protecting mobile devices.

Samu Konttinen, VP, F-Secure Mobile Solution Business, said, “This co-operation enables improved mobile services for the SME segment as companies are facing a greater need to manage their employees’ devices, as well as the transfer of applications and data. It also creates synergies for all parties involved and shows that innovative business models can be beneficial and create added value for all parties involved.”

Lauri Immonen, product manager, Customer Network Security, Broadband Services, TeliaSonera, said, “It is evident that the SME and corporate segment need easy to use mobile solutions that are truly interoperable. Combined, the Nokia Intellisync Device Management and F-Secure Mobile Security solutions create the right platform that TeliaSonera will be able to bring to IT Managers in the SME and corporate segment, easing their worries about how to manage and secure mobile devices that are packed with mission-critical and company confidential information.”

“Nokia Intellisync Device Management allows IT managers to control the flow of information to and from employees’ devices and the company server, as well as lock and wipe misplaced or stolen devices and removable media, protecting company assets,” said Tarmo Jukarainen, director, Enterprise Software, Nokia Software and Services. “Nokia aims to provide IT Managers with a flexible solution that works with companies’ current and future IT investments,” he concluded.