Press Release

Power of Hongkong Post e-Cert Unleashed with Launches of Hongkong Post Server e-Cert Secured Trust Mark and EncryptKey

e-Cert-based Applications Unveiled at the HKTDC International ICT Expo

(14 April, 2009, Hong Kong)

In executing the application-based e-Cert strategy, E-Mice Solutions (HK) Limited today launched the Hongkong Post Server e-Cert Secured Trust Mark (“Trust Mark”) service for enhancing confidence of online identity, and EncryptKey as a user-friendly and secured file sharing solution. Both offerings are being displayed at booth #5H02 in the HKTDC International ICT Expo, which takes place from April 13-16, 2009.

Hongkong Post Server e-Cert Secured Trust Mark Service

The Trust Mark is an easily recognizable icon for Hongkong Post e-Cert (Server)-holding website owners to display at a prominent position on their webpage, in order to indicate the sites’ authenticity. It is essentially a virtual business registration of the corresponding website. The Trust Mark service also checks for and displays the expiration date of the e-Cert (Server), to the same effect as the existing padlock symbol on the browser.

“Many online users are telling us that they still lack confidence in online transactions as there is no shortage of conned websites in the internet realm. Displaying the Trust Mark icon will boost the confidence of online users browsing the websites as it effectively enhances the transparency of the website owners’ identities.” said Eva Chan, Director – CA Operation, of E-Mice Solutions (HK) Limited, the Operator of the Hongkong Post e-Cert services. “We would like to see this rapidly building up into a trusted internet community with e-Certs in Hong Kong.”

The Trust Mark also means enhanced security for online users. Displaying the Trust Mark icon means that Secure Sockets Layer (“SSL”) technology is being applied for secured transmission of confidential information between the online users and the website. It ensures all data received stays private and intact from unauthorized access.

In answering the demand for a secured digital file sharing solution, E-Mice also launched EncryptKey, a compact USB-enabled digital storage token pre-loaded with a Hongkong Post e-Cert and Encryptone, a file encryption software. Not only does EncryptKey allow users to encrypt digital files, but also send such files via web-based EncryptMail, a new platform designed for secure exchange of encrypted messages. Upon activating EncryptMail (also pre-loaded on EncryptKey), users can encrypt all outgoing emails on an EncryptKey interface, without having to log onto the specific webmail site. In addition, one of EncryptKey’s key features is that it allows users to apply a e-Cert-supported digital signature on any documents, only in a few clicks. These digitally signed documents possess the same legal status as documents with handwritten signatures.

“Over the past few months we have seen numerous cases of confidential data leakage of which USB Flash drives are the culprits. We can look towards e-Cert as a viable solution in ensuring the highest possible security for digital data sharing via USB drives,” added Eva Chan.

Both the Trust Mark service and the EncryptKey solutions are showcased at booth #5H02 at the HKTDC International ICT Expo at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, from April 13-16, 2009.

About E-Mice Solutions (Hong Kong) Limited

E-Mice Solutions (Hong Kong) Limited, member of the E-Mice Group, was established in 1999 to develop highly specialized customer relationship management software and applications for businesses in competitive industries. Headquartered in the Hong Kong SAR and with additional offices in Guangzhou and Shanghai, the Group's software is currently deployed by some of the largest telecom services providers in the Greater China region.

E-Mice became the outsourced operator of the Hongkong Post Certification Authority (HKPCA) e-Cert services on April 1, 2007. HKPCA is an entity recognized by legislation to issue e-Cert branded digital certificates using public key infrastructure ("PKI") technology. It is E-Mice's objective to drive e-Cert adoption and usage.

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