Trend Micro acquires Identum for Identity-Based Email Encryption
February 2008 by Emmanuelle Lamandé
Trend Micro Incorporated announces the acquisition of UK-based Identum, a developer of email encryption technology, as well as the world’s first fourth generation cryptography system.
Under its new name, Trend Micro (Bristol) Ltd., the company will
integrate its encryption technology into existing Trend Micro
solutions. According to Eva Chen, CEO and co-founder of Trend Micro,
the goal of this acquisition is to ensure an even safer, more secure
Internet experience for the company’s global customers.
Existing Identum products will continue to be available under Trend
Micro’s brand.