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Armour Mobile adds secure group messaging features to its comprehensive secure mobile comms solution for iOS and Android   

London, April 26, 2017: In direct response to customer demand, Armour Communications, a leading provider of specialist, secure communications solutions has announced the availability of secure Group Messaging. Armour Mobile now provides a group messaging facility, significantly extending its already broad offering that also includes secure voice calls, video calls, messaging (one-to-one), voice and video conference calls, file attachments and sent/received/read message status. This latest innovation from Armour Comms enables sensitive, private and classified communications to be quickly shared amongst a group of trusted colleagues whether securing competitive advantage or situational awareness.

The new solution is available for download from the iOS and Android apps stores, and is also available for Armour Samsung Mobile, which provides an extra layer of hardware security using Samsung Knox. Existing users of Armour Mobile simply download the updated version from the app store in the usual way without the need to re-provision.

Armour Mobile Group Messaging provides all of the functionality seen in consumer-grade messaging apps but with enhanced security. The new solution enables users to create groups from their Armour Mobile contacts list via a simple icon. Once a message is shared, the app confirms the message is sent, and who has received it, listing exceptions (i.e. those that have not received the message because they are offline). Group Messaging also enables voice memos, pictures, video clips, documents and other file attachments to be sent to a group instantly.

David Holman, a director at Armour Communications commented; “Armour Mobile Group Messaging is our latest development in response to customer demand in this fast moving market. As cyber security threats continue to grow, not only for government and the traditionally security-conscious but also for commercial organisations, so the mobile phone becomes an increasingly likely attack vector. At Armour Comms we remain committed to developing innovative and flexible secure communications solutions that can be used on standard consumer smartphones, enabling our customers to interact securely with colleagues without the need for a special phone, preserving anonymity and reducing costs.”

Armour Mobile has been awarded CPA (Commercial Product Assurance) certification by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), providing government-grade secure communications for voice, full motion video, messaging and conferencing on commercial off the shelf (COTS) iPhone and Android smartphones. Additionally, it has been included in the NATO catalogue and is FIPS 140.2 validated. Armour Mobile provides an ultra-secure solution for protecting information at UK OFFICIAL and NATO RESTRICTED classifications. Armour Mobile is the first UK secure Voice over IP service to integrate with Skype for Business

Armour Mobile integrates with Skype for Business enabling fully secure unified communications capabilities for users

London, February 21, 2017: Armour Communications, a provider of specialist, secure communications solutions has announced its integration with Skype for Business. Armour Mobile is now able to connect to Skype for Business using standard Cisco SIP-based technology enabling Armour users in the field or overseas to communicate securely using voice and video with corporate Skype installations. This protects sensitive, private and classified communications while enabling organisations to benefit from the cost savings associated with using standard Voice over IP services, like Skype for Business.

The new solution will be on show for the first time at Security and Policing 2017, the Official UK Government global security event, being held at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, 7 – 9 March, stand Z28.

David Holman, a director at Armour Communications commented; “Armour Mobile is the first fully secure mobile communications platform to provide integration with a unified communications service, including conferencing. Skype for Business is a popular choice with customers and we are now able to extend its use by offering Armour Mobile users integration with the service wherever they are in the world. This enables our customers to participate in secure audio and video conferencing as well as calling Skype for Business users directly from their Armour Mobile app.”

Armour ensures security and privacy of calls to Skype for Business users by linking calls to a Cisco Meeting Server (previously known as Acano), via the Armour Connect Gateway. End users of Armour Mobile can be deployed remotely by simply downloading the app and activating it. Users can be activated securely ‘over the air’ and up and running within minutes.

Armour Mobile has been awarded CPA (Commercial Product Assurance) certification by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), providing government-grade secure communications for voice, full motion video, messaging and conferencing on commercial off the shelf (COTS) iPhone and Android smartphones, and has been included in the NATO catalogue. Armour Mobile provides an ultra-secure solution for protecting information at UK OFFICIAL and NATO RESTRICTED classifications.

Armour Samsung Client is now approved and listed in the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue (NIAPC)

London, June 15th, 2016: Armour Communications Limited is pleased to announce our inclusion in the NATO catalogue with the Armour Samsung Client under the Mobile Communications category at NATO RESTRICTED. The NIAPC provides NATO nations and NATO civil and military bodies with a range of Information Assurance products and packages that meet the required operational standards, available for procurement.

Armour Samsung Mobile, recently awarded CESG CPA (Commercial Product Assurance) certification provides government-grade secure communications for voice, full motion video, messaging and conferencing on standard COTS Samsung smartphones. An ultra-secure solution for protecting information at OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL SENSITIVE classifications.

“Armour are very pleased to now be able to provide our solutions via the NATO catalogue, and look forward to working with organisations who have expressed a requirement for our solutions,” said David Holman, a Director of Armour.

Armour Communications receives CESG CPA (Commercial Product Assurance) for secure mobile communications technology for use at OFFICIAL and above

London, February 11th, 2016: Armour Communications Ltd is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a CPA certification by CESG for its secure communications technology designed for use on standard COTS Samsung smartphones, providing secure voice, messaging and full motion video.

Both Armour’s and Samsung’s Research and Development teams have been working together over the last 12 months to create this uniquely secure environment, ideal for users who wish to mitigate handset vulnerabilities. Using the TrustZone functionality of the ARM chipset, decryption and key storage is securely implemented in the handset’s chipset, creating an ultra-secure offering. Whilst the solution will protect information at OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL SENSITIVE, it is also targeted for use at higher classifications for specific use cases.

“The unique ability to allow voice, messaging and video to be communicated securely using government certified encryption will allow government and enterprise users the flexibility to be more immediate in their decision making whilst remaining highly cost effective” said David Holman, a Director of Armour.

The intuitive and easy to use Armour Mobile application will be downloadable from the Google Play store and is compatible with Armour’s audio and video conferencing technology.

The Armour Mobile Secure Service is available on Armour’s hosted cloud service or alternatively an on-premises solution is offered for those who require total privacy.

The service will be available worldwide, direct from Armour Communications or their partners and is compatible with a range of Samsung’s latest Android smartphones and tablets.

New client now available for download from the Apple App Store, Google Play and
BlackBerry World

London, April 01, 2015: Armour Communications Limited are delighted to announce the release of the new ArmourCC client as part of their continuing commitment to providing secure, easy to use communications on standard smartphones and tablets. This release contains a number of security enhancements compared to the previous versions, and is fully compatible with recent changes in handset operating systems.

“In addition to the new client software, Armour has also launched a new secure cloud service” said David Holman, a Director of Armour. “This will provide our customers with the renewed comfort and reliability of its added security; all of our cloud customers will be transitioning to this new service immediately.”

“As part of Armour’s continuing commitment to deliver government-grade encryption solutions, additional releases will be available this year,” said Dr Andy Lilly, CTO and a Director of Armour. “Our focus is to carry on providing added features and functionality within the client software which will be seen in our next release.”

ArmourCC is immediately available for download on iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices from the corresponding Apple App Store, Google Play and BlackBerry World.

About Armour

Armour Communications Limited provides market leading technology for end-to-end encryption solutions for voice, messaging and data on everyday smartphones and tablets. Supplying Government, Enterprise and Finance markets with an easy to use, cost effective technology combined with advanced security techniques to deliver cloud-based and on-premises secure solutions. Armour’s product range includes FIPS 140-2, CAPS and NATO approved encryption technologies to protect communications between smartphones and landlines.

Please visit www.armourcomms.com for more information.

Media and Press Contact:

Helen Whittington
helen.whittington@armourcomms.com

Announcing the launch of Armour Communications Limited: A new company to provide government-grade encryption for communications on everyday smartphones and tablets.

London, February 02, 2015: Armour Communications Limited will provide secure voice and messaging capability for government and enterprise organisations, ensuring the content of their communications are kept safe.

“Armour’s technology is not only FIPS, CAPS and NATO approved,” said David Holman, a Director of Armour Communications. “The solution can be offered as a highly scalable cloud service, or as an on-premises solution providing customers with complete privacy and manageability.”

Cellcrypt commented: “Cellcrypt has recently concluded a review of its global business activities. As a result of this review, from 01 January 2015, Cellcrypt’s existing London based team, including relevant developers, will be transitioning to a new company, Armour Communications Ltd. Cellcrypt has agreed to licence the Cellcrypt SBU and CAPS certified code products for re-sale in the EMEA region to Armour Communications who will also support these products and customers with immediate effect. Under the terms of this licence arrangement Cellcrypt’s code will be marketed under the Armour Communications branding. Both Armour and Cellcrypt remain committed to the long term secure communications market and we thank you for your continued business.”

“Armour will also be launching additional solutions throughout 2015 to provide enhanced functionality and features,” said Andrew Lilly, CTO and a Director of Armour Communications. “We are proud to be able to deliver sovereign cryptographic solutions for the UK government as well as our valued range of international customers.”

About Armour

Armour Communications Limited provides market leading technology for end-to-end encryption solutions for voice, messaging and data on everyday smartphones and tablets. Supplying Government, Enterprise and Finance markets with an easy to use, cost effective technology combined with advanced security techniques to deliver cloud-based and on-premises secure solutions. Armour’s product range includes FIPS 140-2, CAPS and NATO approved encryption technologies to protect communications between smartphones and landlines.

Please visit www.armourcomms.com for more information.

Media and Press Contact:

Helen Whittington
helen.whittington@armourcomms.com