Press release - APRIL 26, 2010
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- SmrtGuard Releases Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam for BlackBerry Smartphones to Protect Business and Personal Data and Devices Against Mobile Security Threats SmrtGuard, a leading smartphone security company for businesses and consumers, announced the addition of Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam protection to its SmrtGuard services for. These new anti-virus and anti-spam features complement SmrtGuard’s full suite of mobile security services that include wireless data backup and restore, remote location tracking, remote data wipe and personal safety features.
Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) April 26, 2010 -- SmrtGuard, a leading smartphone security company for businesses and consumers, today announced the addition of Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam protection to its SmrtGuard services for BlackBerry® devices. These new anti-virus and anti-spam features complement SmrtGuard’s full suite of mobile security services that include wireless data backup and restore, remote location tracking, remote data wipe and personal safety features.

“Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive mobile security solutions for businesses and individuals, while making it as easy to manage as possible,” said Robert Kao, Founder and CEO of SmrtGuard. “Anti-virus and anti-spam protection was the next logical step for SmrtGuard as smartphones, like PCs, have increasingly become an essential part of our business and personal lives.”
The new anti-virus and anti-spam features are now available in the SmrtGuard Pro premium security service. SmrtGuard Pro includes the following data and device protection features:
Wireless Data Backup and Restore
Remote Data Wipe
Remote Tracking
Loved One Tracking
Personal Guardian
SIM Card Guardian
Anti-Virus Protection
Anti-Spam and Call Blocker
SmrtGuard has already rolled out the anti-virus and anti-spam features in its i-Guard mobile security suite, developed exclusively for Indosat (NYSE: IIT), the only carrier in Indonesia who that protects BlackBerry® devices and services. With i-Guard powered by SmrtGuard, Indosat’s BlackBerry® smartphones are secured and protected for the users on the go.
“We’re extremely excited to be able to offer our BlackBerry users these additional protection services,” said Guntur Siboro, Chief Marketing Officer of Indosat. “Virus and malware threats to smartphones are becoming increasingly prevalent and SmrtGuard’s innovation allows us to be on the cutting edge of mobile security.”
SmrtGuard is currently available for BlackBerry® and Android smartphones, and is coming soon for the Symbian platform. To download SmrtGuard’s free version or to purchase SmrtGuard Pro, visit www.smrtguard.com.
About SmrtGuard
SmrtGuard provides industry-leading mobile security solutions for individuals, small business and enterprise organizations who need more security, control and management of their smartphone devices. SmrtGuard allows smartphone users to backup and restore data over the air, track the location of devices, protect against viruses and spam, and remotely wipe devices in the event of theft or loss. For more information, visit www.SmrtGuard.com.
About Indosat
Indosat Tbk is a leading telecommunication and information service provider in Indonesia that provides cellular services (Mentari, Matrix and IM3), fixed telecommunication services or fixed voice (IDD 001, IDD 008 and FlatCall 01016, fixed wireless service StarOne and I-Phone). Indosat also provides Multimedia, Internet and Data Communication Services (MIDI) through its subsidiary company, Indosat Mega Media (IM2) and Lintasarta. Indosat is also the pioneer in providing postpaid and prepaid 3.5G cellular services using HSDPA technology. Indosat is listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX:ISAT) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:IIT).
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