CellTrust, provider of secure mobile messaging and applications, is making its SecureSMS Micro Client technology available on the Google Android mobile platform.

The technology is currently available on Windows Mobile, Symbian OS and BREW operating platforms. SecureSMS lets just about anyone transmit sensitive and confidential information from handset-to-handset, server-to-handset or vice versa, using SMS.

"We think that the Android platform offers a unique opportunity for SecureSMS," said Sean Moshir, CEO of CellTrust, Scottsdale, AZ. "We are just wondering what types of restrictions carriers are going to put forth once the platform starts to live in different handsets.

"Hopefully they leave the handset open," he said. "Our strategy is to provide our product to as many people as possible. There is a market for secure communications on the handset in terms of SMS, especially with financial services."

With the impending release of Android handsets, Google has announced two key components of its Android mobile platform: the Chrome browser and the Android Market content distribution system (see story).

The forthcoming Android Market will remove many of the previous barriers for companies wanting to publish mobile applications. By having secure SMS, a door opens for companies like financial institutions and doctors.

CellTrust is a provider of secure mobile messaging and applications.

CellTrust's patent pending Secure SMS Gateway featuring Secure SMS and a suite of mobile applications provide secure mobile messaging and information management services across 218 countries and over 700 carriers.

CellTrust ensures the secure and trusted exchange of information on mobile devices to the financial services, healthcare, government, education, energy, information technology, marketing, and travel, among other global industries.

The Secure SMS technology allows for services on the handset typically not offered by carriers.

CellTrust's SecureSMS is a case in point, yielding revenue to both the service provider and the carrier.
As compared to a static mobile application, a mobile service running on a mobile client interacts with a server to provide real-time information and an improved user experience.

"Because of the rich user-interface and functionality, clients on handsets will ultimately become the norm rather than the exception," said CellTrust CEO and IT and Mobile Security authority, Sean Moshir. "And thanks to Google Android, getting clients on mobile devices has just been fast-tracked."

CellTrust's SecureSMS Micro Client allows businesses to exchange critical information with customers in a secure environment on the mobile device.

CellTrust's SecureSMS provides end-to-end privacy via a highly encrypted, tamper-proof transfer process.

The sender also has the ability to confirm when text messages are delivered and read.

The technology also allows no size limitations along with remote wipe functionality that ensures users can clear the handset if it is lost or stolen.

CellTrust SecureSMS provides secure end-to-end encryption meeting the highest security standards.

Android will open the door for more advertising revenue," Mr. Moshir said. "There will be a lot of new applications launched and many will have advertising opportunity within them."