DATA BECKER Corp. today introduces new utilities for the Palm OS that address two growing PDA issues - data security and memory capacity. Conceal It protects information on a handheld device by encrypting and then "ghosting" files. Compress IT extends handheld memory by condensing, or "zipping" files up to 85% of their original size.
Conceal IT works with all standard Palm OS applications by encrypting and then hiding sensitive, personal information such as bank account information, credit card numbers, and work documents. If a PDA is lost or stolen, any information that has been concealed or encrypted remains completely hidden from view. Conceal IT offers business travelers, doctors, attorneys and anyone with confidential information stored on a Palm OS an easy, safe and cost-effective method for protecting it.
Compress IT lets users "zip" or condense files, thus freeing up valuable PDA memory. Photos, databases and text documents that are not used on a regular basis can be stored in a smaller memory space through a one-click function. This program expands the utility of a PDA by increasing its memory capacity.
"With these two new products for the Palm OS, DATA BECKER continues to provide consumers with high-value, low-cost products from premiere developers," said Howard March, president and CEO of DATA BECKER. "Conceal IT offers the first affordable security encryption product for standard Palm OS devices, while Compress IT offers an inexpensive solution to a common user problem."
There are many ways for handheld devices to be compromised. With Conceal IT, the encrypted files appear empty to the would-be thief, so there is much less temptation to retrieve a password to search for information.
Conceal IT is easy to install and use. A user-assigned password controls access to the data. Unlike other security programs, documents or databases that are concealed do not show up on the PDA screen at all. Once data is encrypted, it is moved to the Conceal IT database, and the information is then ghosted from the standard Palm applications. Even during hot synchs, the information is transferred to the PC in an encrypted form. Any information on the host PC that was present before the synch will remain on the PC and visible and any encrypted information synched from the PDA will remain encrypted and thus unavailable on the PC.
Pricing and Availability
Compress IT and Conceal IT are available today over the web at www.Databecker.com, AOL, buydirect.com or at retail outlets such as CompUSA, Staples, Best Buy, Electronics Boutique and others. Each program is priced at $29.95.
Conceal IT and Compress IT are compatible with the Palm M100, Palm M105, Palm VII, Palm Vx, Palm V, Palm IIIc, Palm IIIxe, Palm IIIx, Palm III, IBM WorkPad, Handspring Visor, Sony Clie, and TRGpro.
System requirements for both products include: Pentium 166 or higher; Windows 95C/98(SE)/ME, 32 MB of RAM, Pentium 233 or higher, Windows NT4(SP6)/2000/XP, 64 MB of RAM , 256 colors with 2MB graphics card, 640 x 480 resolution, CD-ROM, Mouse, Palm or Palm Compatible handheld, Palm OS 3.01 with 2 MB of RAM.
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