DarkMatter Group launches the world's first ultra secure smartphone for extreme field conditions

• Ready for extreme field conditions: designed to rigorous standards for drops, vibration, water and dust, with extended battery-life, and optimized endurance and durability for high humidity, altitude, extreme temperatures and more. 

• Optimized user experience: with good grip, extra loud audio for noisy environments, dedicated buttons for Push-to-Talk and SOS, and touch screen with gloved and wet hand operation. 

Abu Dhabi – DarkMatter Group, the region’s first and only fully integrated digital and cyber transformation firm, today unveiled KATIM® R01 the world’s first ultra secure smartphone designed to withstand extreme field conditions.

Designed, vetted and tested by DarkMatter’s engineers in the UAE, Finland and Canada, KATIM® R01 combines premium looks with powerful technology, wrapped in a unique rugged design. It’s the latest in the Company’s end-to-end secure communications solutions ranging from devices to back end services, and a full secure suite of applications based on custom and quantum-resistance cryptographic protocols.  

“We combined our expertise in secure communications with everything the mobile market expects in a handset, including a great user experience. Then we challenged the brightest minds in the industry to create a rugged design to withstand extreme field conditions experienced by defence, emergency services, and the construction, mining, transport, energy, oil and gas industries,” said Karim Sabbagh, CEO of DarkMatter Group.

Tough outside

KATIM® R01 is tough. It has the strength and rigidity delivered by five layers of hardened case, designed to meet two military standards for harsh field conditions. Equally at home on a construction site or an oil field, KATIM® R01 can handle being dropped, run over and immersed in water for 30 minutes.

Smart technology like the in-built barometer, temperature and humidity sensors optimize endurance and durability for vibration, water, dust, altitude and extreme temperatures. Faced with an emergency situation when fast decision-making is critical, KATIM® R01 delivers messages sent with GPS coordinates, with a dedicated SOS button and touch screen that is accurate with gloved and wet hand operation.

Tougher inside

KATIM® R01 has serious security. A range of state-of-the-art security features separate communications and data from the outside world. Alert to attackers trying to physically break into the phone, it uses advanced active physical and real-time monitoring to instantly detect intrusions and wipes the phone to protect the user’s data. For highly confidential discussions, SHIELD MODE™ securely cuts off microphones and cameras while still powered on and online.

In 2017, DarkMatter launched its flagship ultra secure KATIM® smartphone. Today, it takes another leap forward with KATIM® R01. In a world where mobile device exploitation poses significant threats to nations and businesses1, KATIM® R01 is a secure end-to-end hardened phone running secure apps for chat, voice and video. It’s peace of mind.

“We believe in a world where smart and safe mobile security secures nations and businesses. We’re a young company in a vibrant part of the world with the energy and a big ambition to innovate and push the boundaries. KATIM® R01 delivers unbreakable security and the same great user experience, no matter where you are. In a world that never stops, it’s tough, it’s rugged and it’s ready for anything,” Sabbagh added.

The KATIM® range includes the KATIM® phone, KATIM® OS, KATIM® Apps: Messenger and Email, and the KATIM® Command Centre.

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DarkMatter’s Cyber Security Report 2018 found that mobile device exploitation was among the top nine threat vectors that were successfully used to elude a targeted organisation’s cyber defences.

About DarkMatter Group

Headquartered in the UAE, DarkMatter Group is the region’s first and only fully-integrated digital transformation, defence and cyber security solutions provider.

Our mission is to be the leading provider of smart and safe digital transformation to our stakeholders; with innovation and research being at the core of our advancement and practices.

DarkMatter Group enables businesses and governments to harness and maximise the benefits of the digital world safely and effectively through four main divisions:

• DarkMatter is the Cyber Security and Secure Communications practice which focuses on security, safety, and resilience for businesses.
• DigitalX1 is the Digital Transformation and Applied Technologies practice which helps businesses and governments harness advanced technologies in pursuit of operational excellence.
• DigitalE1 is the Education practice which seeks to advance knowledge transformation by embedding digital talent in the company’s services.
• Government Solutions is the practice dedicated to helping governments strengthen their defence and security posture through bespoke technologies.

DarkMatter Group provides bespoke solutions for a selection of vital sectors including defence and intelligence, civil government, financial services, transportation, energy, and telecommunications. For further details, visit www.darkmatter.ae

Media contacts:

Stephanie Delaey, Corporate Communications, DarkMatter Group

Tel.: +971 52 438 6027

Email: Stephanie.Delaey@darkmatter.ae

John Greenway, Brunswick Group

Tel.: +971 56 994 0828

Email: jgreenway@brunswickgroup.com

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