NTRU's Public Key Cryptography Integrated Into Solid's FlowEngine(TM) Software
to Enhance the Security and Efficiency of Data Flow Throughout Networks
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Solid, pioneering the
software that makes networks flow, today announced its agreement with NTRU, a
developer of high speed, low footprint, public key cryptography solutions, to
develop an architecture for next generation wireless and wireline networks.
This architecture will allow for the creation of new embeddable privacy and
security applications, utilizing Solid SmartFlow(TM) technology with the
benefits of integrated NTRU high-performance encryption technology.
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Under the terms of the agreement, NTRU's efficient security technology
will be integrated into Solid FlowEngine(TM), a distributed data management
and synchronization software. This will generate a highly scalable and secure
solution that allows information to flow efficiently across all network
components. Application developers working in the wireless, consumer
electronics and media distribution spaces can use this technology to create
reliable, secure environments that protect a user's privacy while maximizing
the use of location awareness inherent in mobile networks.
"More and more people are connecting to the Internet via wireless handheld
devices, requiring efficient security and technologies that provide a secure,
hassle-free user experience," said Scott Crenshaw, CEO of NTRU. "Combining
Solid FlowEngine with NTRU's security solution will ensure protection of
privacy and personal preferences in next-generation networks and devices, in
turn allowing users to experience true role and profile-based mobile
communications. Solid's partnerships and blue-chip customers also will
provide NTRU with the opportunity to identify new business prospects."
Solid FlowEngine helps information infrastructure companies resolve the
challenges of seamless information flow by enabling data and application code
to be simultaneously stored, managed and synchronized throughout all network
elements. Solid SmartFlow technology uniquely combines SQL-compliant, fully
transactional, relational data management with innovative, multi-point, bi-
directional synchronization to distribute intelligence throughout the network.
Patented Solid Intelligent Transaction(TM) data management techniques ensure
data integrity and reliability network-wide, via publish and subscribe
mechanisms, while standard API support (including ODBC and JDBC drivers) and
platform-independence simplify integration and customization. Also, with new
options such as HotStandby, Accelerator and Diskless, Solid FlowEngine
supports increased levels of fault tolerance, scalability and high-
performance. The software can be embedded into any network element, including
handheld wireless devices, optical switches and routers, and network
management applications. Using Solid FlowEngine, network infrastructures are
easier to provision, configure and manage; information is more personalized,
immediate and spontaneous; and data is available anywhere, anytime and on any
device.
"Security and user privacy are significant issues in the wireless
community, and working with a market innovator such as NTRU allows Solid to
extend its technology to high-performance embeddable security," said Ari
Valtanen, vice president and chief technology officer of Solid. "Our
collaboration with yet another leading company to develop and deliver new
generation products and services further supports Solid's vision of a 'smart
world' where information is mobile, accessible and secure on multiple
devices."
NTRU, a critical enabling technology for emerging digital infrastructures,
delivers the fastest and smallest public key cryptography solutions for
wireless and embedded consumer applications. Content delivery and m-commerce
transactions are secured by NTRU at speeds up to 2,000 times faster than
existing technologies, with enhanced security and high scalability.
About Solid
Solid pioneered the software that allows information to flow seamlessly
throughout massively distributed, highly dynamic and increasingly mobile next-
generation networks. A unique combination of relational data management and
advanced synchronization, the Solid technology can be embedded into any
network element -- from today's wireless terminals and optical routers to
tomorrow's smart vehicles and smart appliances. By enabling these network
devices to intelligently store, manage and synchronize data, Solid makes
networks flow. Leading companies such as Hewlett Packard, Nokia and Nortel
use Solid in their products, applications and services to build scalable,
fault tolerant and high performance solutions that are shaping the future of
networking. Solid is a privately held company founded in Helsinki, Finland in
1992. Its world headquarters are in Mountain View, California, USA, with
additional offices in Europe, North America and Asia. For product and
worldwide sales information, visit the Solid Web site at http://www.solidtech.com.
About NTRU
NTRU, a critical enabling technology for emerging digital infrastructures,
delivers the fastest and smallest public key cryptography solutions for
wireless and embedded consumer applications. NTRU delivers strong security
while eliminating traditional speed, size, cost, and security tradeoffs. NTRU
operates up to 2,000 times faster than alternatives such as RSA and ECC, and
in the 1/50th the footprint. High speed, small footprint and efficient
scalability have driven widespread adoption of NTRU by major consumer
electronics, semiconductor and infrastructure companies. Investors include
Sony Corporation and Greylock. For more information, visit http://www.ntru.com.
NTRU's products are protected by US Patent No. 6,081,597; other US and foreign
patents pending.
Solid FlowEngine, Solid SmartFlow technology and Solid Intelligent
Transaction are trademarks of Solid. All other products, services, companies
and publications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
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CONTACT:
Taya Waltke of Solid, 650-210-9100 ext. 608,
taya.waltke@solidtech.com; or Christine Traulich of NTRU,
781-418-2526, ctraulich@ntru.com
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