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| VirtualLogix Introduces VLX for Mobile Handsets, Version 3.0 VirtualLogix has introduced VLX for Mobile Handsets, version 3.0. VLX for Mobile Handsets provides enhanced security features, which protect phone services from potential corruptions that may be present in an open operating system (OS), such as Linux. It allows handset manufacturers and wireless operators to deliver more reliable, lower-cost mobile handsets with a fault tolerant architecture to the mass market. In addition to creating a more reliable handset, the new upgrades in version 3.0 of VLX for Mobile Handsets specifically address malware concerns. Gartner states that by 2007 mobile viruses will become increasingly wide spread. A key security benefit is the isolation of core phone services from open OSs and its applications, which enables: - Revenue Protection: * Phone services are isolated from malware intrusions present from open OSs such as Linux; * Provides mobile operators revenue protection by preserving essential phone functions. - New Trusted Services: * Services such as security agents, access control and authentication are protected from corruption of the open OS; * Enables premium service guarantees to content providers and business users. - Isolated Device Management: * Functions such as OS monitoring and automatic restart are isolated from the open OS; * Allows the system to be repaired or restored if corrupted. The benefits of VLX for Mobile Handsets include: * Ability to run Linux without the requirement of an additional application processor; * Ability to re-use existing modem software without modification or re-validation; * Isolation of proprietary code from open source license requirements. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Computing News :: home page |