Protect Data signs framework agreement with The Danish Government regarding PKI solutions

Protect Data signs framework agreement with The Danish Government regarding PKI solutions - Opportunity to supply at national and local authority level Protect Data*s Danish subsidiary company Protect Data A/S has, along with TDC Internet, a subsidiary of Tele Danmark, signed a framework agreement with National Procurement Ltd (SKI) in Denmark regarding the supply of digital certificates. The agreement means that the Danish national and local authorities will undertake to use PKI solutions developed by e.g. TDC Internet and Protect Data. Denmark is at the forefront internationally as regards the public sector use of digital certificates, which simplify communication with citizens and rationalise internal work. Just like Sweden, Denmark passed a law last year which will pave the way for the increased use of electronic signatures with the aid of digital certificates. TDC Internet (formerly Tele Danmark Internet) will be one of the suppliers to the Danish Government and will use infra structure, technology and know-how supplied by Protect Data. "There is no doubt that electronic signatures will become increasingly important. For example, we are working with a number of public institutions that want to combine digital certificates administered by TDC Internet with Protect Data,s applications for secure e-mail and Internet usage. The legislation and the latest framework agreement are a clear indication that the Danish Government wants to increase the use of electronic signatures," says Stuart Peters, MD of Protect Data A/S. The SKI agreement is opening the door to a series of solutions and price models covering everything from basic application, such as signing forms, to specially designed and more advanced solutions. Thanks to the framework agreement, it will be easier for local authorities, administrations and institutions with an aim to focus on eletronic signatures to purchase and use PKI solutions. ,,Public authorities and institutions are important in the spread of electronic signatures. The educational sector in Denmark is taking the lead, and we hope that more institutions will start using this technology to implement rationalisations and increase digital functionality,0/00 says Stuart Peters. For further information, please contact: Stuart Peters, MD, Protect Data A/S, tel. +45 (0)32 64 22 22 Per B. Hansen, Security Manager, TDC Internet, tel. +45 (0)89 37 67 02 Carl Rosvall, MD, Protect Data AB, tel. +46 (0)8-459 54 23 or +46 (0)70- 717 14 84 Protect Data AB is a Group supplying IT security solutions to large companies and organisations. The company offers access control and encryption systems for PCs and smart telephones, anti-virus systems, firewalls, user identification systems, content control systems, Secure VPN, digital certificates, PKI and systems for secure transactions. The subsidiary company Pointsec Mobile Technologies develops access control and encryption systems for e.g. stationary and portable computers, handheld computers and smart telephones. The subsidiary company Protect Data Konsult supplies tailored security solutions which increase its clients, competitiveness and improve their businesses. Protect Data is the market-leader in the Nordic region within its field and has subsidiaries in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Slovakia, the UK and the USA. Protect Data has around 170 employees and is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange,s Attract 40 list. Visit the company,s website at: www.protectdata.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/05/03/20010503BIT00860/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/05/03/20010503BIT00860/bit0001.pdf