May 20th, 2010 - Sprite Software, the world's leading backup and security developer for mobile devices, has successfully completed an 18 month research security project, jointly with New Zealand Government’s Foundation for Research Science and Technology.
The resulting technologies are flowing into Sprite’s leading Mobile Backup and Security applications. Leading mobile handset manufacturers have confirmed they will ship millions of devices embedding Sprite’s unique cloud backup, migration, and device security technologies over 2010/2011.
“We are very grateful for the support of the Foundation. It has been a mission expanding our technology strategy from the single mobile platform to all major Smartphones, while concurrently moving our technologies to connect with cloud services." - Julian Rayner, CEO
“Without the foundations assistance, we would have struggled to create so many new compelling technologies. The mobile and cloud spaces, will be the fastest paced technology arenas for the next decade. We are glad to be at the forefront, with a great story for the future."
About MoRST
The Ministry for Research, Science and Technology (MoRST) is responsible for managing the Government's investment in research, science and technology. The Foundation is the largest public sector investment agent for RS&T, nearly $500 million per annum, investing three-quarters of the money allocated by the Government to Research Science & Technology.
About Sprite Software
Sprite Software provides solutions to help individuals and businesses to assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. Founded in 2001 by the creators of the industry-leading cloning solution now known as Symantec Ghost, businesses and consumers turn to Sprite Software as the defacto standard for the protection of critical information stored on their handheld devices. Sprite Software is the global leader in backup and security solutions, and is shipped by the leading Windows Mobile and Android handset manufacturers.