WidePoint Corporation and Wackenhut Services Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance
WidePoint's Logical Security Solutions Expand Wackenhut's Strengths in Providing Government Physical Security Solutions in Addressing CyberSecurity Threats
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2011 - WidePoint Corporation (NYSE Amex: WYY), a specialist in wireless mobility management and cybersecurity solutions, and Wackenhut Services Inc. ("WSI") today jointly announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement that expands the total security services WSI can offer its customers that will now include logical security solutions for identity management and information protection provided by WidePoint in conjunction with WSI's existing technology solutions.
The agreement enables WSI to provide existing clients with technology solutions for products and services that will enable organizations to securely control access to networked assets through the use of enhanced multi-factor authentication. The enhanced technology will protect data in motion with strong encryption along with validation and authentication managed through WidePoint's trusted facilities authorized to operate by the U.S. Federal Government.
Paul Donahue, COO and President of WSI stated, "WSI intends to continue to focus on providing our customers with the best technologies available to thwart off any egregious attacks to their installations either directly or through cyber means."
WidePoint's CEO, Steve Komar stated, "We are pleased to join forces with WSI with the goal of providing a set of collaborative solutions that strengthens the ability to defend against the growing number of cyber threats present in today's environment."
WidePoint's CTO, Daniel Turissini stated, "WidePoint's hardened enterprise-class identity management and data protection suite, including the providing of Protexx IVAN-4 (Identify, Validate, Authorize, and Navigate) Trusted Authentication Gateways will deliver cost effective AES 256-bit encryption (leveraging a FIPS 140-2 Level 3/EAL5+ cryptographic anchor) at real-time Gigabit per second speeds and drive encrypted data protection for various WSI wireless applications."
About Wackenhut Services, Inc.
WSI is the United States government's largest contractor for professional security services, with 12,000 employees protecting key sites in the U.S. and abroad. For additional information please visit www.wsihq.com.
About WidePoint
WidePoint is a specialist in providing wireless mobility management and cybersecurity solutions utilizing its advanced information technology products and services. WidePoint has several wholly owned subsidiaries holding major government and commercial contracts including, Operational Research Consultants, Inc., iSYS, LLC, Protexx Technology Corporation, Advanced Response Concepts Corporation and WidePoint IL. WidePoint enables organizations to deploy fully compliant IT services in accordance with government-mandated regulations and advanced system requirements. For more information, visit www.widepoint.com.
SOURCE WidePoint Corporation
CONTACT:Jim McCubbin,EVP & CFO of WidePoint Corporation,+1-703-349-2577,jmccubbin@widepoint.com;orBrett Maas,bret@haydenir.com;orDave Fore,both of Hayden IR,+1-646-536-7331,for WidePoint Corporation;orRepps Galusha,CTO of Wackenhut Services, Inc.,+1-561-472-3623,rgalusha@wsihq.com
Web Site: www.widepoint.com
