Sybase launches security solution to iPad and Android devices

Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY) recently announced support for iPad and Android devices with the latest release of Afaria. With strong consumer adoption of highly functional mobile devices, enterprises are now able to embrace this widespread demand by providing secure access to corporate information. With the new ability to secure and manage iPad and Android, Sybase extends its ubiquitous device support to a list that includes iPhone, Windows Mobile, Windows, Symbian and BlackBerry.

"The popularity of highly functional smart mobile devices, such as iPhone, Android and now the iPad, is significantly impacting enterprise mobility support requirements as these devices increasingly cross over from consumers into the corporate setting," said Jack Gold, president and principal analyst of J. Gold Associates, LLC. "The extensive communities currently established around mobile development will enable a near term and dramatic growth of data-rich deployments of enterprise-class applications where security and manageability are key requirements. Companies such as Sybase that exhibit leadership and a deep expertise in enterprise mobility, security and management, will be required to drive this emerging evolution in mobile business

more access to information and work applications on their mobile devices.

"The number and variety of mobile devices being brought into the enterprise continues said Gary Kovacs, senior vice president, markets, solutions and products, Sybase. "We have listened to our customers and responded by providing our management and security solution for the widest range of mobile devices. Today's addition of capabilities for Android and iPad further extends Sybase's leadership in delivering the technology required for organizations to make the most of mobility within their enterprises."

Sybase's enterprise mobile device management and mobile security solution for iPad and Android will be available in Q2 in the Afaria 6.5 feature pack.