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Elektrobit Group Oyj - Elektrobit (EB) integrates an information security solution to its EB IoT Device Platform

February 27, 2015

Elektrobit (EB) integrates an information security solution to its EB IoT Device Platform


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Free for publication on February 27, 2015 at 11:45 a.m. (CET+1)

Elektrobit (EB) integrates an information security solution to its EB IoT Device Platform

A secure IoT platform enables secure connectivity from the IoT device to the customer's cloud services

OULU, Finland, February 27, 2015 - Elektrobit (EB) has continued investing to its EB IoT Device Platform through the integration of an information security solution. The EB IoT Device Platform, launched in November, is a compact and powerful platform, which enables development of different kind of products that have wireless connectivity and various sensors for the Wearable, Healthcare, Machine-to-Machine communication and Industrial Internet markets. The integrated security software protects the IoT devices from network attacks and secures connections between the devices and services. This comprehensive solution enables building a secure, wireless sensor network in industry, healthcare as well as in smart buildings.

Elektrobit's secure EB IoT Device Platform enables for example

  • Real-time, two-way secure connectivity between devices and services also outside of internal networks
  • End-to-end encryption, that ensures the confidentiality and integrity between the IoT device and the service
  • Device authentication, which helps to prevent hacking the system and bringing false devices/sensors inside the system
  • Device data analytics, which enables monitoring and analyzing the performance of wireless networks. This information can be utilized for example when uncovering problems.

The secure EB IoT Device Platform solution will be showcased the first time at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona 2-5 March in hall 5, EB stand 5D32. This solution will also be showcased in CeBIT, Hannover on 16-20 March.

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EB IoT Device Platform

EB IoT Device Platform is a versatile and easily customizable device platform offering customers a fast way to broaden their product offering into the IoT market with latest technology and optimized cost. The security software integrated into the platform protects the IoT devices from network attacks and secures connections between the devices and services. This device platform, that supports different operating systems like Android, can be used to develop devices that have wireless connectivity and various sensors for the Wearable, Healthcare, Machine-to-Machine communication and Industrial Internet markets. Thanks to the versatility the platform also suites for the development of smart watches, intelligent jewelry, and wellness wristbands.

Further information:
Jari Sankala
Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing
EB Wireless Business Segment
Tel. +358 40 344 3507
Email: sales.wireless(a)elektrobit.com

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Elektrobit Corporation (EB)

EB creates advanced technology and turns it into enriching end-user experiences. EB is specialized in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for wireless and automotive industries. Net sales in 2014 totaled EUR 224.1 million and operating profit was EUR 16.8 million. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.elektrobit.com

Elektrobit (EB) - Wireless

In the Wireless Business Segment EB offers innovative products and solutions based on our own platforms for defense, public safety and other authorities markets, IoT markets (Internet of Things) as well as for industrial use. For the wireless communication markets and other companies who need wireless connectivity to their products, EB offers R&D services based on the latest wireless technologies and applications. EB also offers high quality information security solutions for mobile devices and portable computers.

Wireless Business Segments products are: EB Tough Mobile LTE smartphone for demanding Mobile Security and Public Safety needs, EB Tactical Wireless IP Network, EB Tough VoIP products and EB Tactical LTE Access Point for tactical communications. EB's product platforms are EB Special Device Platform for Android-based devices and EB IoT Device Platform for development of different kind of products that need wireless connectivity and various sensors. EB SafeMove solutions enable secure, seamless connectivity for mobile workforce. www.elektrobit.com/wireless