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Finning UK secures ‘virtual tokens’ for its mobile workforce

Remote workers overcome security threats with two-factor authentication technology at UK’s biggest CAT supplier

May 28, 2009

Finning (UK), a division of Finning International Inc. the world’s largest distributor of Caterpillar equipment and power systems, has turned to SecurEnvoy to provide an extra layer of security for its remote workers.

Finning UK has signed a deal with SecurEnvoy to implement SecurAccess, which replaces its previous token system for remote working. SecurAccess provides employees with ‘virtual tokens’ – passcodes sent to their mobile phones – which are entered alongside usual login details, to access networks and emails from remote locations safely.

Executive quote

“Mobile working is undoubtedly becoming more common, and we want to support employees who want more flexibly, without compromising security,” said Steve Watts, co-founder at SecurEnvoy. “Tokens get lost, go wrong and create waste, but everyone has a mobile phone with them all of the time, so it’s a much safer option.”

Customer quote

Karl McCormack, infrastructure manager at Finning UK said: “Our previous system using hardware tokens had many problems – they are expensive, easy to lose or break and are not at all user friendly. SecurAccess has provided the perfect solution to a complex problem facing IT security.”

About the company

Finning (UK) is a division of Finning International Inc. the world’s largest distributor of Caterpillar equipment and power systems. Finning (UK) sells and leases the full range of Caterpillar products, equipment and services in fields as diverse as mining, quarrying, building and construction, marine propulsion and power generation, providing customer support throughout England, Wales, Scotland and the Channel Islands. The company headquarters are in Cannock, Staffordshire and there are a number of branches nationwide.

SecurEnvoy provides two-factor authentication via mobile phones. Pass codes are sent to the user’s mobile phone in order to access networks or private emails. SecurEnvoy’s products - SecurAccess, SecurPassword, SecurICE and SecurMail - are adopted worldwide. Customers benefit from a reduced installation time and a zero footprint approach as no token manufacturing or remote software deployment is required, so ROI for organisations is relatively high.

SecurEnvoy distributes through the channel, providing customers the value added benefits of working with local partners. It has built up a technical and sales infrastructure that supports most languages and cultures around the world. Partners include: Juniper, Citrix, Fortinet, Sonic Aventail, Cisco, Checkpoint, Celestix, Microsoft and F5. SecurEnvoy’s customers include T-Mobile, Symantec, John Lewis, NHS and Save The Children.

Founded by Andrew Kemshall and Stephen Watts in 2003, SecurEnvoy is based in Theale, Berkshire.

For more information about SecurEnvoy and its products, visit www.securenvoy.com .

Contact details

Ellen Spenceley or Lisa Gillingham at LEWIS PR
Tel: +44 (0) 117 315 8584
Email: securenvoy@lewispr.com

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