PatchLink today announced it has integrated the security management of wireless smartphones and PDA devices into its multi-platform PATCHLINK UPDATE software. Final product delivery for industry-recognized wireless platforms such as Microsoft Windows Mobile, Symbian, Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry, and Palm OS is scheduled for Q3 2005.

"PatchLink's advanced, multi-platform security management capabilities for wireless technologies address a new level of organizational vulnerability as the edge of the enterprise network extends to include wireless smartphones and PDAs," said PatchLink CEO Sean Moshir. "Threats to IT security stretch beyond the traditional network for organizations of all types, including government targeting wireless smartphone and PDA operating systems. PATCHLINK UPDATE will now give administrators the ability to administer policy management and audit mobile inventory from a single security console regardless of the network device type managed, resulting in a broader security management solution for our customers." 

PatchLink has integrated the security management of wireless smart phones and PDAs into PATCHLINK UPDATE's Web-based, unified management console. PatchLink is working closely with several wireless phone operating system vendors and has joined the Windows Mobile Solutions Partner Program to ensure customers solid coordination with Microsoft.

Yankee Group Senior Analyst Security Solutions Andrew Jaquith said, "With the rise of intelligent mobile devices comes the need to ensure their integrity. Mobile patching and vulnerability management solutions extend the reach of IT operations to include previously unmanaged devices. By keeping their firmware, OS, and applications up-to-date, corporations can keep mobile devices in a 'known state,' and can help keep them secure from potential future threats."