Imation Corp. announced it will showcase its secure data storage products at LandWarNet 2010 through August 5 at the Tampa Convention Center. Sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), LandWarNet is a forum for bringing government and industry together to openly communicate best business practices and government implementations.
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Imation Showcases Secure Data Storage Portfolio at LandWarNet 2010
New Defender Collection(TM) Protects and Secures Critical Data Storage Assets; Meets International Encryption Standards
TAMPA, Fla., Aug 03, 2010 — Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN) will showcase the industry’s broadest portfolio of secure data storage products at LandWarNet 2010 today through August 5 at the Tampa Convention Center. Sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), LandWarNet is the premier forum for bringing government and industry together to openly communicate best business practices and government implementations.
To enhance its portfolio and meet a significant market need in 2010, Imation has partnered with two security technology companies, MXI Security and ENCRYPTX Corp., and launched the Defender Collection line in May to protect data-at-rest on external hard drives, flash drives and optical media from electronic intruders.
Engineered to meet rigorous domestic and international encryption standards, the line is FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) 140-2 validated and compliant with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), both key requirements for U.S. government users.
“Without adequate data security, confidential information can get into the hands of cyber criminals, putting people at risk of identity theft and leaving government organizations with costly consequences,” said Kevin Vlasich, cryptography and information security specialist, CISSP, Imation. “In fact, data breaches cost U.S. government agencies and public companies at least $45 billion annually. As the leader in data storage, Imation is in a unique position to extend its offerings into secure data storage products.”
The new portfolio includes flash drives, external hard drives, optical storage and software that prevent unauthorized access to confidential data and builds on Imation’s existing data storage protection offerings – including the DataGuard rf(TM) Tape Tracking System, DataGuard(TM) Transportation and Storage Cases, SecureScan for LTO tape cartridges and DataGuard GPS (available in Europe currently) – to help companies physically secure and protect their digital information.
In addition to the Defender Collection portfolio, Imation supports government IT professionals with a vast storage portfolio encompassing Solid State Disk (SSD) drive, removable and external hard drive, tape and flash products.
AFCEA International, established in 1946, is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security.
About Imation Corp.
Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN) is a leading global technology company dedicated to helping people and organizations store, protect, and connect their digital world. Our portfolio of data storage and security products, electronics and accessories reaches customers in more than 100 countries through a powerful global distribution network. Imation Corp.’s global brand portfolio includes Imation, Memorex, XtremeMac, and TDK Life on Record brands. Additional information about Imation is available at www.imation.com.
About MXI Security
MXI Security is the leader in providing superior managed portable security solutions that combine the power of secure storage with identity and access management services. Easy to manage and transparent to the end user, MXI Security solutions satisfy multiple security needs with a single device, facilitating greater mobility without ever compromising security. For more information please visit www.mxisecurity.com.
About ENCRYPTX
ENCRYPTX, a BeCompliant Company is a leader in encryption and security solutions for removable devices and removable media. ENCRYPTX removable device and media security products have been protecting consumers, enterprise and government devices and media since 1999. ENCRYPTX products are used commercially by thousands of corporate users including well known organizations such as IBM, General Dynamics, Sony Corporation, Boeing, KPMG, Science Applications International Corporation, and by numerous local, state and federal agencies and US Department of Defense organizations. ENCRYPTX removable media and drive security products have been bundled and sold by leading OEM manufacturers on over 20 million devices worldwide. www.encryptx.com.