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DIGIPASS now available to Windows Mobile users

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

VASCO Data Security has released DIGIPASS for Windows Mobile. The new product will enable Windows Mobile users to have have access to m-banking, e-banking and e-commerce with DIGIPASS two-factor authentication.

The application is designed for corporate networks to allow secure remote access to business applications for employees. DIGIPASS for Mobile can be installed through as single download, or for corporate deployments a USB connection can launch the authentication application directly onto the mobile phone.

With DIGIPASS integration technology like API, One-Time Password (OTP) and digital signature features, the user does not have to change the existing user experience or the back-end infrastructure. DIGIPASS for Mobile uses 3DES and AES and respects ANSI X4.13 specifications and is compatible with 400 types of mobile phones.

VASCO global software company for Internet Security currently works with more than 9,000 companies in more than 100 countries. [end] 

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