Columbitech Mobile VPN Provides Simultaneous Voice and Data with Built-In Security for 3G Phones

Columbitech launched  its Mobile VPN solution delivers simultaneous voice and data security for new and existing mobile phones and smartphones, including Windows Mobile 6 devices and 3G cellular phones.

The third-generation VPN is based on standards optimized for wireless connectivity and is able to deliver secure and seamless remote access to the enterprise network for any device, application, and network.

The Columbitech Mobile VPN software solution allows users to seamlessly manage mobile applications such as email, Internet and remote access files, and incoming calls without losing connection or dropping calls, while improving productivity and security.

The Columbitech’s Mobile VPN software solution allows the application’s session to resume after an incoming voice call which allows users to continue its open session without losing data or re-authenticating to access the application again. Columbitech Mobile VPN is the only wireless security solution to enable all these features cost-effectively.

Columbitech reportedly was the 2008 recipient of the Global Market Strategy Leadership Award in the mobile VPN product category from Frost & Sullivan (News - Alert).

Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Martha Vazquez commented: “One of the reasons Columbitech was an award recipient was their market strategy and focus to build strong partnerships with device manufacturers and telecom service providers. Today’s news is a proof point of their efforts to continue to maximize security and productivity benefits for wireless devices and mobile phone networks. Further, the enterprise market is a growing opportunity for Columbitech and by providing key features to improve performance and reduce downtime; they should receive great feedback from remote workers.”

The Columbitech Mobile VPN supports wireless networks including 2G (CDMA, iDEN, GSM), 2.5G (EDGE and CDMA2000 1x-RTT), 3G (EV-DO, UMTS, HSPA), and future 4G-capable networks.

According to Asa Holmstrom, president of Columbitech, “In an increasingly mobile world, users need advanced features to tap the potential that wireless mobility has to offer.” “Columbitech is committed to enabling fearless enterprise mobility and will continue to support the newest devices and operating systems with upgraded productivity functionality within a secure wireless environment.”

Because it is optimized for the wireless world, Columbitech’s mobile VPN delivers operational advantages and offers significantly lower cost of ownership than conventional VPNs, such as Increased productivity, Data recovery after lost signal or hibernation mode, Advanced data compression, Requires much less memory footprint (from 70 kB) compared to other VPNs, Minimal CPU usage, and completely software based and does not require any additional hardware investment.