RSA BSAFE® Encryption Software Helps Embedded Equipment Manufacturers to Quickly and Easily Implement World-Class Security
Bedford, MA— RSA Security Inc. (NASDAQ: RSAS), the most trusted name in e-security®, today announced that Aplix Corporation has incorporated RSA BSAFE® encryption software in its JBlend Java™ solution to enhance security in embedded equipment. Aplix JBlend is recognized as an industry-standard Java platform for embedded systems. Adopted in cell phones and a variety of other devices, it has helped enable developers to create new products for the market in much less time than before, greatly reducing the development effort required.
Aplix is offering RSA BSAFE SSL encryption software as an optional component in the Aplix JBlend Java solution to enable developers to integrate SSL security protocol in their applications. This helps manufacturers of embedded equipment to implement Internet security protocol, authentication, encryption and other security functions in their products quickly and easily without the need for specialized training or staff.
With the growing demands for improved communications and network functions in next-generation Java-based information devices and digital appliances, stronger Internet security functions are becoming increasingly essential. Aplix believes that enhancement of the development environment for JBlend-equipped systems should result in wider use of embedded Java. By supporting JBlend, RSA Security gains an opportunity for wide provision of an environment for efficiently developing products with secure communications and network functions.
"The combination of JBlend and RSA BSAFE encryption software is sure to be a winner," said Ryu Koriyama, president of Aplix. "JBlend has an impressive record as a leading embedded Java solution for small consumer products, and RSA BSAFE encryption software is an industry-standard for implementing security functions. We'll now be able to offer our JBlend customers an environment for developing products with the security essential in the network society."
"RSA Security provides a strong security foundation for developers looking to embed open and interoperable Java cryptography int their applications," said John Worrall, vice president of product marketing at RSA Security. "Aplix is a major player in the rapidly-growing field of embedded Java development solutions, and RSA Security is pleased to be supporting Aplix on the security front."
The RSA BSAFE line of security software is embedded in many of today's most successful Internet applications, including Web browsers, wireless devices, commerce servers, e-mail systems and virtual private network products. Built to provide implementations of standards such as SSL, S/MIME, WTLS and PKCS, these RSA BSAFE products can save developers time and reduce risk in their development schedules.
About Aplix Corporation
Aplix is the industry's leading provider of consumer and embedded system solutions based on Java™ technology. The company provides a commercial product grade Java solution "JBlend" which includes a high-performance, small-footprint Java VM, various configurations (CLDC, CDC) and profiles (MIDP, i-mode), extensions (2D, 3D, karaoke), porting tools and test suites.
Aplix Corporation has been a licensee of Sun Microsystems' Java Technology since 1996, and has the source code and commercial distribution license for JAE(JDK), JavaOS, PersonalJava, EmbeddedJava and CLDC(KVM). JBlend has already won adoption in popular consumer products, including:
Wireless Mobile Phones: Casio Computer Co.,Ltd.: C452CA, Hitachi, Ltd.: C451H, C3001H, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation: J-D05, NEC Corporation: J-N04, Sharp Corporation: J-SH07, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan, Inc.: SO503i, SO503iS and TOSHIBA CORPORATION: J-T06, C5001T
Home Electronics: SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.: Digital Photo Album and Sony Corporation: MD DISCAM video camera
More information on JBlend is available at www.JBlend.com.
About RSA Security Inc.
RSA Security Inc., the most trusted name in e-security, helps organizations build secure, trusted foundations for e-business through its RSA SecurID® two-factor authentication, RSA ClearTrust® Web access management, RSA BSAFE® encryption and RSA Keon® digital certificate management product families. With approximately one billion RSA BSAFE-enabled applications in use worldwide, more than ten million RSA SecurID authentication users and almost 20 years of industry experience, RSA Security has the proven leadership and innovative technology to address the changing security needs of e-business and bring trust to the online economy. RSA Security can be reached at www.rsasecurity.com.
