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SAFECode Adds Nokia as Newest Member
Global leader in mobile technology joins industry-led effort to advance software assurance
Arlington, Va. – March 31, 2008 – The Software Assurance Forum for Excellence in Code (SAFECode), a non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to increasing trust in information and communications technology products and services through the advancement of effective software assurance methods, today announced that it has added Nokia as its newest member. Founded by EMC Corporation, Juniper Networks, Inc., Microsoft Corp., SAP AG and Symantec Corp., SAFECode is the first global, industry-led effort to identify and promote best practices for developing and delivering more secure and reliable software, hardware and services.
“As the global leader in mobile technology, Nokia brings invaluable expertise to SAFECode’s efforts,” said Paul Kurtz, executive director of SAFECode. “Software underpins the communications and mobile computing infrastructures we’ve come to rely on in so many ways. SAFECode is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Nokia to build on the positive work the company has already done to promote assurance best practices across the mobile technology ecosystem.”
As a SAFECode member, Nokia will join with subject matter experts to identify and share proven vendor software assurance practices, promote broader adoption of such practices into the cyber ecosystem, and work with governments and critical infrastructure providers to leverage vendor practices to manage enterprise risks.
“The continuous development of secure technology has always been core to Nokia’s commitment to its customers. Participation in SAFECode offers a valuable opportunity to extend our corporate dedication to security and positively influence the security of the communications infrastructure to the benefit of all technology users,” said Janne Uusilehto, Head of Nokia Product Security. “We look forward to working with SAFECode’s members to promote secure software development practices.”
Membership in SAFECode is open to information and communications technology vendors with significant global business activity in technology products such as hardware, software and services who have demonstrated a commitment and dedicated resources to software assurance. For more information, please visit www.safecodedev.wpengine.com.
About SAFECode
The Software Assurance Forum for Excellence in Code (SAFECode) is a non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to increasing trust in information and communications technology products and services through the advancement of effective software assurance methods. Founded by EMC Corporation, Juniper Networks, Inc., Microsoft Corp., SAP AG and Symantec Corp., SAFECode works to identify and promote best practices for developing and delivering more secure and reliable software, hardware and services.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.
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