December 22, 2000
Wireless security software to CRF Box from SSH Communications Security
CRF Box Ltd., a pioneer in wireless and handheld connectivity in clinical trials, and SSH Communications Security [HEX: SSH], a world-leading supplier of Internet security software for demanding network security solutions, today announced co-operation on implementing end-to-end security in the CRF Box product suite. CRF Box Wirelessä - a platform utilizing PKI security with the supported personal mobile phone, Palm Pilot, and EPOC end terminals - positions CRF Box as a technology leader in the area of electronic patient diaries in clinical trials.
"CRF Box sees PKI as an extremely important tool in securing patient privacy and regulatory compliance in patient diary and other clinical trial data transmitted over multiple networks. We see PKI as a method for controlling access and therefore securing patient privacy in clinical trial setting. Co-operation with SSH has provided CRF Box with strong tools for executing its short-term goals, as well as for positioning in the technology evolution towards converged wireless and wired networks", said Timo Ahopelto, CEO of CRF Box.
"This agreement is a good example of the versatility and robustness of SSH's security software toolkits that initially were developed for wireline Internet, and now applied also for the most demanding wireless applications. SSH is happy to partner with CRF Box in implementing new level of wireless end-to-end security in its solutions for pharmaceutical R&D", said Markku Kangas, President and CEO of SSH.
Shiho Hashimoto
SSH Communications Security Corp.
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"CRF Box sees PKI as an extremely important tool in securing patient privacy and regulatory compliance in patient diary and other clinical trial data transmitted over multiple networks. We see PKI as a method for controlling access and therefore securing patient privacy in clinical trial setting. Co-operation with SSH has provided CRF Box with strong tools for executing its short-term goals, as well as for positioning in the technology evolution towards converged wireless and wired networks", said Timo Ahopelto, CEO of CRF Box.
"This agreement is a good example of the versatility and robustness of SSH's security software toolkits that initially were developed for wireline Internet, and now applied also for the most demanding wireless applications. SSH is happy to partner with CRF Box in implementing new level of wireless end-to-end security in its solutions for pharmaceutical R&D", said Markku Kangas, President and CEO of SSH.
Additional information
Timo Ahopelto, CEO, CRF Box Ltd., timo.ahopelto@crfbox.com, Tel. +358 201 700 711 Kare Laukkanen, VP, Marketing, SSH Communications Security Oyj, kare.laukkanen@ssh.com, Tel. +358 8565 7433CRF Box Ltd.
CRF Box is a leading pioneer in wireless and handheld connectivity in clinical R&D. With CRF Box Wireless, both patients and physicians can enter and review clinical data, and access various applications in secure PKI infrastructure with their personal mobile phones, with Palm Pilot, and via Internet. Company headquarters and product development are based in Helsinki, Finland, and company affiliates are located in Boston, US, Prague, Czech and Stockholm, Sweden from the beginning of January 2001.SSH Corp. Contact
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