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Route1 Signs Teaming Agreement with IBM Canada
Route1 Signs Teaming Agreement with IBM Canada.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n\nTORONTO, Nov. 29 /CNW/ - Route1(TM) (TSX-V:ROI), an innovator in secure,\nmobile thin-clients, today announced the signing of a Solutions Engagement\nTeaming Agreement with IBM Canada to address an opportunity in the Canadian\nfinancial services sector. Both companies intend to co-sell Route1's new Mobi\nSolution, a platform that enables instant secure, remote computing using \nthin-clients. Route1 has also joined the IBM PartnerWorld Industry Network for\nBanking.\n\"We are pleased to be working with IBM Canada to engage our Mobi Solution\nin a tier one account,\" said Andrew White, CEO Route1. \"Our product innovation\nhas clearly attracted numerous interests and this teaming will enable us to\ncapitalize on that with necessary support from a substantial player.\"\nRoute1's solution allows users to remotely operate office computing and\nnetwork resources seamlessly and securely while traversing networks. The\nsolution includes hardware, software and the managed MobiNET service which\nauthenticates users, devices and encrypts all data transactions using\ntechnology from RSA and Kobil Systems. With MobiNET, systems behind firewalls\nactually follow users and establish connections and since no applications or\ndata reside on the mobile devices organizations can assure compliance with\nprivacy, security and governance regulations.\nThe Company's thin-client devices include the MobiKEY, the world's first\nUSB thin-client that turns any internet-connected Microsoft Windows PC into an\ninstant Virtual Private Office running applications located elsewhere; and,\nthe MobiBook PRO, a wireless WinCE device featuring full keyboard, large\nscreen, and 6-10 hour battery life. Both devices require a monthly\nsubscription to Route1's MobiNET service.\n\nAbout Route1\nRoute1 is an innovator in secure, mobile thin-clients. The Company's Mobi\nSolution bridges the gap between business agility and data security allowing\nindividuals and organizations to assuredly support their mobile office,\nregulatory compliance, business growth and business continuity needs. Route1's\nsolution consists of unique mobile devices and software integrated with a\nmanaged secure connectivity service. The Company is listed on the TSX Venture\nExchange (symbol:ROI) with offices in Toronto and New York.\n\n(C) 2005 Route1 Inc. All rights reserved. All tradema...