VeriSign, mFormation Partner

BARCELONA -- VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN), the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure services for the Internet and telecommunications networks, and mFormation Technologies Inc., a leading provider of mobile device management software, today announced a strategic technology relationship and the launch of the VeriSign Secure Mobile Device Management Service.

Available immediately for operators to trial, the service combines VeriSign's security expertise with mFormation's mobile device management platform to create a secure wireless environment, and reduce the time and resources needed to manage devices. The fully managed service can help drive adoption and delivery of next-generation applications and enables operators to quickly add services that drive usage and revenues.

"Wireless data services create new revenue streams but need to be properly supported, secured and delivered," said Ajay Nigam, director, VeriSign Communications Services. "The VeriSign Secure Mobile Device Management Service, built around the mFormation platform, establishes a trusted environment for consumers and helps carriers streamline device management and support.

"By combining mFormation's mobile device management expertise with VeriSign's expertise in Internet security and wireless communications, our integrated mobile device management and security offering will enable mobile operators to quickly and securely deliver next-generation services with a lower total cost of ownership," said Upal K. Basu, mFormation co-founder and vice president of marketing and business development.

VeriSign Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN)

Mformation Technologies Inc.