Imation IronKey Workspace Certified for Windows To Go

Imation Corp. announced that its IronKey Workspace has been certified as a go-to-market USB 3.0-based mobile workspaces for deployment of Windows To Go.

Windows To Go is a feature of Windows 8 that lets enterprise users boot a
full version of Windows 8 from an external USB drive on multiple host
PCs.

The IronKey Workspace will be available later in Q4 2012. It will
offer a simple, affordable option for organizations seeking to quickly
implement Windows To Go in their organizations, featuring USB 3.0
technology and using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption to protect data.

"We are excited to announce Imation as one of our go-to-market
associates to help enterprises take advantage of Windows To Go.
Imation’s IronKey Workspace is designed for Windows To Go and will help
organizations deliver a full-featured Windows 8 experience on multiple
devices when booting from a USB drive," said Karri Alexion-Tiernan, director of Product Marketing, Windows Enterprise, Microsoft Corp.

Next year, Imation plans to roll out a line of solutions that empower
organizations to deploy Windows To Go security-enhanced via hardware
encrypted flash drives, authentication and centralized device management.
Organizations will be able to turn to Imation for security-enhanced
workspace solutions for teleworkers, contractors and travelers at an
attractive TCO using Windows To Go.

"Imation is committed to helping address the challenge of data
security and compliance for its customers – from security-enhanced
tiered storage solutions to helping secure data on portable devices that
enable the workforce to be more mobile. The mobile workspace represents
a significant evolution in personal computing and Imation is extremely
pleased to bring USB drives and solutions for Windows To Go to market,
and we look forward to using Imation’s hardware encryption technology,
device management and deployment experience into our future offerings," said Lawrence Reusing, GM for Mobile Security at Imation.

Blueprint
for a security-enhanced mobile workspace strategy
As a pioneer in USB-based security-enhanced mobile workspaces for
Windows, Imation also released a ‘Blueprint to Secure Mobile Workspaces’
white paper to aid IT pros and others within organizations considering
USB-based mobile workspaces.

"The idea of Windows To Go is an attractive one because it helps
support the needs of the organization for security and management, and
the desire of employees for portability, flexibility, and ease of use
with their own devices," said Reusing.

Secure, compliant PC USB-based mobile workspaces represent a new
personal computing category for organizations seeking to enable
security-enhanced mobility for teleworkers, contractors and those that
work from different computers. Imation published a ‘Blueprint to Secure
Mobile Workspaces,’ which outlines the opportunities, use cases and key
considerations for deploying security-enhanced mobile workspaces.

To download the whitepaper (registration needed)

Imation’s Mobile Security Solutions
Secure Data, Identity and Mobile Workspace product family helps
organizations protect against data loss and supports compliance
strategies, providing users secure and convenient access to their data
and applications wherever they are, while delivering managed security
and ensuring compliance over USB devices and removable media.

These secure mobile solutions are available through Imation’s network of channel partners.