Memory leader showcasing newest technologies at GITEX 2011 including USB 3.0, Secure USB and Solid State Drives

Misplaced, forgotten, lost or stolen – this is the fate of an estimated thousands of USBs in the Middle East annually. Kingston Technology will be urging the Middle East’s increasingly mobile and connected professionals, the majority of whom use USB technology to transport data, to secure the content of these devices during GITEX 2011. Gitex Technology Week runs from October 9-13 at the Dubai International Convention Centre.

With a large number of workers owning and using a USB on a daily basis, choosing vendors with reliable, proven security technology will provide peace of mind that data stored on USBs is secure.Kingston Technology will showcase a range of secureUSB solutions, including the recently-launchedDataTraveler 4000 Managed (DT4000-M),which is ideal for high value corporate deployments, offering superior protection (FIPS 140-2), flexibility and centralized management control at an affordable cost. Visitors to Kingston Technology at GITEX 2011 will also be the first in the region to experience the brand new Kingston DataTraveler 6000 (DT6000), launching globally just this month.

Organisations spend millions of dollars annually on network security to thwart hackers and other outsider threats. Currently, enterprise USB options are limited in their ability to offer both flexibility and stringent security. Existing solutions range from expensive and rigid platforms built to adhere to the highest government security certifications, to lightweight security offerings that offer little in the way of specific device management and are being loosely managed with general purpose endpoint security software. Kingston’s secure USB offerings draw from the company’s unparalleled expertise with field-proven, government-tested and internationally deployed platforms supported with the industry’s best warranty, service and support. While other companies concentrate on security around cloud-based services, Kingston keeps its focus on the hardware security side. Our longstanding relationships with controller and NAND Flash suppliers as well as global distribution capabilities ensure a steady supply of products to meet customer needs.

“Managed secure USB drives are a necessity within many professional organizations in the Middle East, whose team members are highly mobile and who require high volumes of data and images to travel with them,” said Antoine Harb, Business Development Manager – MEA, Kingston. “The financial, legal and truly practical benefits of a strategic, secure USB drive plan for companies in the region are driving this movement.”

Kingston Technology will also showcase the next major milestone in flash memory for USB products with the Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2 (G2). Kingston’s DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 features the latest technology for USB 3.0 Flash drives, making it ideal for IT professionals and enthusiasts who want to take advantage of all the performance improvements offered by USB 3.0 technology right away. The new DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 G2 has a read speed of 100MB/s, and a write speed of 70 MB/s. It is available in 16-, 32- and 64GB capacities.

GITEX 2011 will also see Kingston Technology showcase the newest additions to its SSD range. Featuring the latest SandForce controller, the awarded HyperX SSD is the highest performing SSD in the world, perfect for enthusiasts, gamers and performance users. Kingston willalso launch the first SandForce-based Business-Equipped SSD, the KC100 SSDNow, also featuring the latest SandForce controller and SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) to deliver exceptional performance and speed. This business oriented SSD is fully covered by a 5 year warranty.

Visitors to GITEX can find Kingston Technology alongside its partners Mindware, FDC,  Logicom, as well as taking part in the Empachannel programmeat The Fairmont Hotel.