SoftWinter today released version 2.1 of Sentry 2020/CE - best selling Windows CE enterprise security tool utilizing transparent encryption to protect important information stored on Pocket PC computers.

The latest version includes enhanced user interface for Pocket PC 2002, performance optimizations, usability enhancements and bug fixes. Sentry 2020/CE is available for download from SoftWinter website. Product information page: http://www.softwinter.com/cgi-bin/sentry_ce.cgi?press_letter

March 21, 2002: SoftWinter (http://www.softwinter.com) today announced release of Sentry 2020/CE version 2.1 for Pocket PC and Handheld PC devices. In doing so, SoftWinter not only introduces a high level of security to the fastest-growing handheld platform, it also allows SoftWinter to offer consumers the broadest line of handheld security products available.

SoftWinter Sentry 2020 for Pocket PC is an enterprise security tool utilizing transparent encryption to protect important information stored on Pocket PC devices. It provides the most comprehensive system of security with flexible options for protection alternatives, and it offers a transparent user interface. The user can choose which files he or she wishes to encrypt, as well as which algorithm is used. Files are transparently encrypted and decrypted on the fly allowing highest level of security without further user interaction.

The Pocket PC version of Sentry 2020 will continue SoftWinter's mission of bringing better security to handheld devices, considered the least secured computer platform in most enterprises. The features that make PDAs so useful, such as their portability and ready access to critical data, also make them highly susceptible to loss and theft. In fact, Gartner Group estimates more than 250,000 cell phones and PDAs will be lost at airports alone this year. What's more, the actual cost of hardware replacement is negligible compared to the potential liability for compromised sensitive data.

Sentry 2020 for Pocket PC is almost completely transparent to the user. Through the use of decryption-on-demand and a host of usability features such as auto-dismount with an optional grace period, PDA users can continue to benefit from the speed and convenience of their devices while the enterprise is assured of maximal data security.

Sentry 2020 for Pocket PC is designed to work on all Windows CE platforms: HPC, HPC Pro, HPC 2000, Palm size PC, Pocket PC and Pocket PC 2002. It will be priced at US$50.00. 30 days free evaluation is available at http://www.softwinter.com/cgi-bin/sentry_ce.cgi?prweb. Ordering information is available by contacting sales@softwinter.com or from http://www.softwinter.com.

About SoftWinter:

Founded in 1996, SoftWinter is the world leader in transparent encryption software for Windows XP/2000/NT and Pocket PC/Windows CE systems. Contact details: general information: info@softwinter.com , sales: sales@softwinter.com, customer support: support@softwinter.com, fax: (815)-3613723. A variety of transparent encryption tools, utilities, and documentation is available at http://www.softwinter.com including the 30-day free trial of Sentry 2020.