DataLocker Acquires IronKey Enterprise Management Services (EMS) and Other Assets From Imation
DataLocker and Kingston Strengthen Partnership to Provide Best-in-Class Encryption Solutions to Enterprises Worldwide
OVERLAND PARK, KS–(Marketwired – Feb 8, 2016) – DataLocker, Inc. (datalocker.com), a leading provider of encryption solutions, announced that the company in cooperation with Kingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., has acquired the technology and assets of IronKey from Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN)
In the transaction, DataLocker acquired the IronKey Enterprise Management Services (EMS)assets, while Kingston® acquired the USB technology and assets. Both companies will work closely to achieve a seamless transition of business operations.
The addition of the IronKey services will add to DataLocker’s suite of enterprise encryption solutions, which includes the SafeConsole® management service that DataLocker acquired from BlockMaster in 2015. DataLocker will offer both of these powerful enterprise management services for centrally managed encrypted storage devices offered by IronKey, Kingston, DataLocker, and other secure storage providers.
“Incorporating IronKey’s technology into our award winning line of DataLocker products will enhance our position as a leading provider of enterprise encryption management solutions,” said Jay Kim, founder and CEO, DataLocker. “We are excited to expand the scope of our relationship with Kingston and look to enhance IronKey’s role as the gold standard in encrypted storage.”
DataLocker looks forward to successfully integrating and supporting IronKey services moving forward. Questions about the acquisition will be addressed by DataLocker at their booth at the RSA Conference 2016 from February 29th through March 3rd; DataLocker is in the North Expo Hall in booth #N3134.
About DataLocker
DataLocker (datalocker.com) is an innovative provider of encryption solutions. DataLocker offers encryption products such as external storage, cloud encryption gateways, and management services for governments, military, and enterprises around the world. DataLocker owns leading encryption solutions under the DataLocker, Sentry, SafeConsole and IronKey EMS by DataLocker brands. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, DataLocker products combine superior convenience and usability with state-of-the-art security. DataLocker is “Simply Secure.”