Washington: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has acquired a messaging software Wickr. The messaging software which was based in 2012, boasts of emphasis on encryption.
The Amazon subsidiary AWS made the choice official by way of a social media publish. The publish learn, “We are excited to share that AWS has acquired Wickr, an innovative company that has developed the industry’s most secure, end-to-end encrypted, communication technology.”
AWS vp Stephen Schmidt claimed that the acquisition will assist the corporate construct its relationships additional with the navy, and Washington on the whole, and stated that Wickr’s options give “security-conscious enterprises and government agencies the ability to implement important governance and security controls to help them meet their compliance requirements.”
The messaging software Wickr rivals the likes of Signal for offering encryption. The software has even been utilized by journalists and whistleblowers.
Schmidt indicated that the acquisition was not less than partially influenced by the necessity to protect info safety whereas working remotely. “With the move to hybrid work environments, due in part to the COVID-19, enterprises and government agencies have a growing desire to protect their communications,” he wrote.
The phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed however Schmidt concluded the notice, by including that AWS (Amazon Web Services) shall be providing Wickr providers efficient instantly and the present Wickr customers wouldn’t see vital modifications in the interim.
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