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eWEEK Names VeriSign(R) Identity Protection (VIP) Access for Mobile a Product to Watch for 2009
(Market Wire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/16/09 --
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), the
trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked
world, today announced that VIP Access for Mobile, which can turn more than
160 different mobile devices into strong authentication credentials, is
rapidly becoming a must-have mobile application.
Already one of the most popular free applications for the hit Apple®
iPhone(TM), VIP Access for Mobile has been named a 2009 Product to Watch by
eWEEK, the industry leader for strategic technology information.
"In the Products to Watch feature, eWEEK's editors name new or newly
updated enterprise-class products that we think should be on IT
professionals' radars -- products and services that promise to create
efficiencies as well as competitive advantage," said Debra Donston, Editor
of eWEEK. "As a free application available for a wide range of mobile
device models, VIP Access for Mobile is something enterprises should
consider for implementing strong authentication."
With VIP Access for Mobile, tens of millions of mobile phone users can
enable two-factor authentication on a device they already have when they
log into VIP-enabled enterprise and B2B networks, as well as more than 50
other consumer sites that are part of the VIP Network. VIP
Access for Mobile is a free, easy-to-install application available now to
mobile end-users at http://m.verisign.com and the iTunes® application
store for iPhone(TM) users.
VIP Access for Mobile transforms leading mobile phones into two-factor
authentication credentials capable of generating a unique one-time password
(OTP), for example, when an enterprise employee uses a VPN to remotely
access company networks, or when a consumer or B2B user signs on to Web
sites and networks protected by the VeriSign® Identity Protection
Authentication Service.
VIP Access for Mobile, which is currently available worldwide, was
downloaded more than 35,000 times in its recent availability. The
application supports more than 160 different mobile devices ranging from
the iPhone and BlackBerry® PDAs to cell phones from Nokia, Motorola, LG,
Samsung and Sony Ericsson. Last month, VIP Access for Mobile won the 2009
Best Products and Services Award for Best in Multi- and Second-Factor
Authentication from Network Products Guide.
"Throughout the world, two-factor authentication is gaining a far broader
footprint among consumers and enterprises as the credentials become more
convenient to access," said Kerry Loftus, vice president of User
Authentication at VeriSign. "We're delighted to see such a strong initial
response to this groundbreaking application, which will help make VIP
strong authentication easier for users to adopt and for enterprises to
deploy."
By implementing two-factor authentication through VeriSign's hosted service
model, enterprises virtually eliminate the costly IT infrastructure
investments once required to deploy proprietary authentication systems.
VeriSign's open standards-based solution also speeds time to market and
drives down per-user costs. And with mobile phones serving as free VIP
credentials, enterprises can scale their potential user base at negligible
per-user costs.
VeriSign also supports a wide range of other authentication credentials,
including stand-alone tokens, such as the original football-shaped security
tokens, credit card sized form factors and SMS for mobile phones.
About eWEEK
eWEEK.com, with over 1.2 million unique monthly visitors, is the real-time,
online resource for IT professionals who envision, evaluate and purchase
technology solutions for their enterprise. With a focus on their
one-of-a-kind in-house labs, eWEEK delivers breaking news, trusted analysis
and practical information that senior IT managers need to build and enhance
their company's infrastructures. www.eWEEK.com.
About VeriSign
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) is the trusted provider of Internet
infrastructure services for the networked world. Billions of times each
day, VeriSign helps companies and consumers all over the world engage in
communications and commerce with confidence. Additional news and
information about the company is available at www.verisign.com.
Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information
constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause
VeriSign's actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied
by such forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties
include, among others, the uncertainty of future revenue and profitability
and potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results due to such
factors as the inability of VeriSign to successfully develop and market new
products and services and customer acceptance of any new products or
services, including VeriSign Identity Protection services; the possibility
that VeriSign's announced new services may not result in additional
customers, profits or revenues; and increased competition and pricing
pressures. More information about potential factors that could affect the
company's business and financial results is included in VeriSign's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. VeriSign undertakes no obligation to update
any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
©2009 VeriSign, Inc. All rights reserved. VeriSign, the VeriSign logo,
the checkmark circle, and other trademarks, service marks, and designs are
registered or unregistered trademarks of VeriSign, Inc., and its
subsidiaries in the United States and in foreign countries. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Contacts:
Christina Rohall
crohall@verisign.com
650-336-4663
Investor Relations
Nancy Fazioli
ir@verisign.com
650-426-5146
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