Sybase iAnywhere announced the next generation of its handheld security technology, introducing a new architecture that offers advancements in user performance and battery life consumption. Designed to take advantage of the latest capabilities in Windows Mobile, the Information Anywhere Suite updated Afaria security component enables instantaneous encryption and decryption of data. This provides a solution to a dilemma IT organizations face when choosing to encrypt only selected data in order to maintain device usability, while leaving other data, often email, unencrypted and vulnerable.

“Using Information Anywhere Suite’s Afaria technology, organizations can encrypt all mobile data with little decrease in performance and minimal impact on battery life,” said Joe Owen, vice president of engineering, Sybase iAnywhere, “In fact, several of our beta testers have told us that the user experience is so good that they see virtually no difference when accessing encrypted data versus unencrypted data.“

"Security of mobile data is more important than ever, as the number of mobile applications containing highly sensitive data continues to increase,” said Stacy Sudan, research analyst with IDC's Mobile Enterprise Software program. “Mobile security presents a classic battle within an organization: IT needs to ensure compliance, but users don't want security to interfere with their mobile experience. Sybase iAnywhere's new security architecture seeks to mitigate this conflict by ensuring that data is protected and that users remain productive."

“This new release from Sybase iAnywhere is a huge step forward in mobile device security. We no longer feel like we need to trade off between security and usability,"  said Peter Mohr, CIO at HandStep. ”For the first time ever, we are able to encrypt everything we need on a mobile device, without negatively impacting the end user experience.”

Key features of the latest release of the Information Anywhere Suite Afaria security component includes:

• Advanced data decryption
• Seamless application integration
• GPS system interoperability
• User interface enhancements
• Temporary password recovery improvements

For more information on Sybase iAnywhere please contact Jonathan Bloom JBloom@citigatecunningham.com at Citigate Cunningham.