help AG named first and only partner for Mi-token in the region
Dubai, U.A.E - 17 July 2011 -help AG, a leader in strategic information security consulting, announced this month the addition of Mi-Token as part of help AG's broader range of security solutions. Help AG is the first in the region to bring Mi-Token on board and the cost-effective product is now officially available to enterprise consumers. Through Mi-Token, help AG offers customers a new, more efficient way of managing hard tokens or "soft tokens" like one-time passwords via BlackBerry, Nokia, iPhone or SMS.
As security evolves, enterprise clients expect both hardware and software "proof of identity" options. Mi-Token supplies simple, secure authentication for SSL VPN services, Outlook Web Access, Windows Logon and custom applications. Currently in use by more than 1 million users world-wide, Mi-token is now available in the Middle East through help AG. Mi-Token differs from other providers in that there is up to 60% cost savings compared to other token providers.
Commenting on the appointment Mi-Token Inc. CEO Colin Bastable said "We are excited to work with HelpAG to support our clients in the Middle East region. There is an increasing need for companies and government agencies to migrate their legacy authentication solutions to a more open and secure platform and Mi-Token and HelpAG can help make this transition securely and economically."
"Our clients are looking for new solutions because of recently announced seed file vulnerabilities from established vendors and the compelling need to install more flexible and user-friendly authentication management solutions. Mi-Token offers a more adaptable and responsive security posture for these clients and we are excited to bring them to the region," said Stephan Berner, Managing Director, help AG. help AG consults with enterprise customers to provide tailored information security solutions and services that address their diverse requirements. help AG will act as Mi-Token's sole partner in the region to bring tailored authentication solutions to enterprise businesses enabling them to evolve securely with a competitive edge.
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About Mi-Token
Originally developed by cryptographic specialists for the banking industry, Mi-Token supplies simple, secure authentication. Currently in use by more than 1 million banking and enterprise users worldwide, Mi-Token is a token-agnostic, flexible delivery solution that is easy to administer and highly robust. Mi-Token combines the reliability of hardware-based tokens with the mobility and flexibility of soft tokens and SMS backups, all under a simple pricing structure. Mi-Token works seamlessly with existing tokens while significantly reducing the overhead and administrative cost normally associated with other solutions.
About help AG
www.helpag.com - help AG is a strategic information security consulting company, founded in Germany in 1995 and has been present in the Middle East since 2004. help AG provides leading enterprise businesses across the region with strategic consultancy combined with tailored information security solutions and services that address their diverse requirements enabling them to evolve securely with a competitive edge.
Each and every vendor solution help AG presents to a Client has been thoroughly researched and evaluated. help AG is constantly identifying new and innovative solutions to offer to the market through its own in-house research & development laboratory.
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