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IronKey Workspace for Windows To Go is the first of Imation’s planned line of “PC on a Stick” mobile workspaces for government, enterprises, and BYOD strategies
Sydney, December 11, 2012 – Imation Corp <http://www.imation.com/> . (NYSE: IMN), a global scalable storage and data security company, has announced beta availability of its IronKey™ Workspace <http://www.imation.com/WTG> , certified for deployment of Windows To Go <http://technet.microsoft.com/library/hh831833.aspx> . The IronKey Workspace lets organisations outfit mobile professionals with a secure, fast USB platform to run Windows To Go from a USB stick on multiple compatible PCs, an ideal solution for teleworkers, contractors and those implementing BYOD (“bring your own device”) strategies.
The IronKey Workspace is certified for deployment of Windows To Go, a feature of Windows 8 that lets enterprise users boot a full version of Windows 8 from an external USB drive on compatible host PCs.
“The traditional and static arrangement of the software instance of the user’s workspace bound to a single hardware device no longer fits the personal computing requirements of a growing population of workers and, for that matter, their employers; breaking this software-to-hardware linkage is essential,” said Michael Suby, Stratecast’s vice president of Research at Frost & Sullivan. “PC on a Stick addresses this need by infusing complete and secure workspace portability into the realm of personal computing.”
Organisations running Windows 8 Enterprise Edition can provision a Windows desktop onto the IronKey Workspace to create a PC on a Stick™ – with the operating system and data contained on the USB drive, while still leveraging the host PC’s hardware and resources, such as monitors, cameras, and network connections.
The IronKey Workspace provides a fast, easy, and cost effective way to empower mobile workers with Windows To Go. Features and benefits of the IronKey Workspace include:
· Speed: The IronKey Workspace drive delivers over five times the minimum read/write performance required for Windows To Go certified devices. Users will experience a responsive and smooth-running system, thanks to USB 3.0 SuperSpeed technology and sequential read performance of up to 400+ MB/second, and sequential write speeds of up to 300+ MB/second.
· Security: IronKey Workspace protects an organisation’s data by leveraging Windows To Go’s BitLocker password protection capabilities and up to 256-bit AES full disk encryption. Devices, data, and applications are automatically protected the moment a user removes the drive from their host PC.
· Capacity options: Available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB capacities to meet a range of user needs.
The IronKey Workspace for Windows To Go is available in Australia and New Zealand through Imation’s network of channel partners. Manufacturer’s list price is AU$136/NZ$180 for the 32GB model, AU$226/NZ$295 for 64GB and AU$408.50/NZ$430 for 128GB excluding GST. Additional specifications can be found at: http://www.imation.com/en-US/Mobile-Security/Mobile-Security-Products/Secure-Mobile-Workspace/IronKey-Workspace/
“Windows To Go is a key feature of Windows 8 Enterprise that will impact the way organisations empower mobile workers. Imation’s IronKey Workspace is one of a handful of drives certified to deliver the Windows 8 desktop experience on a USB flash drive,” said Stella Chernyak, senior director of product marketing, Windows Enterprise, Microsoft Corp.
“We are seeing tremendous interest in the PC on a Stick from organisations seeking to give their workers a seamless Windows 8experience across multiple devices. Imation has strong experience developing and helping organisations deploy mobile workspaces in high-security environments. Our IronKey Workspace delivers a high-performance platform for organizations seeking to bring the benefits of Windows To Go to their mobile workforce,” said Lawrence Reusing, Imation’s general manager for Mobile Security.
Imation’s commitment to helping enterprises and government organisations address the challenges of the mobile workforce is illustrated in the “Blueprint to Secure Mobile Workspaces” <http://www.imation.com/Global/en-US/Mobile%20Security/Products/Secure%20Mobile%20Workspace/Secure%20Workspace%20Blueprint%20Whitepaper%20FINAL%2010%2015%202012.pdf>whitepaper. The whitepaper outlines the opportunities, use cases and key considerations for deploying security-enhanced mobile workspaces.
Next year, Imation plans to roll out a line of solutions that empower organisations to deploy Windows To Go via its hardware encrypted IronKey flash drives, strong authentication and centralised device management. Organisations will be able to turn to Imation for high-security workspace solutions for teleworkers, contractors and travellers at an attractive total cost of ownership using Windows To Go.
Imation’s Mobile Security Solutions
Imation’s Secure Data, Identity and Mobile Workspace product family <http://www.imation.com/en-US/Mobile-Security/Mobile-Security-Products/> helps organisations protect against data loss and supports compliance strategies, providing users secure and convenient access to their data and applications wherever they are, while helping to deliver managed security and ensuring compliance over a range of USB devices and removable media.
Imation’s secure mobile solutions are available through Imation’s network of channel partners. For more information, visit http://www.imation.com/en-US/Mobile-Security/Mobile-Security-Products/
About Imation
Imation is a global scalable storage and data security company. Our portfolio includes tiered storage and security offerings for business, and products designed to manage audio and video information in the home. Imation reaches customers in more than 100 countries through a powerful global distribution network and well recognised brands. For more information please visit, www.imation.com
