DXC to help clients mitigate risk with
Blackout Technologies' solutions to protect organizations
from data breaches
ASHBURN,
Va, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - DXC
Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology
services provider, and UK based Blackout Technologies, a pioneering
firm in data security and compliance solutions, today announced a
new partnership to enhance security for enterprises worldwide.
Together, DXC and Blackout will help companies better manage
compliance for personal smart devices as well as increase
productivity by optimizing device functionality.
With today's modern workforce, ensuring data security on mobile
devices is increasingly vital for global enterprises. As part of
the partnership, DXC will combine its deep consulting expertise in
digital transformation with Blackout's cutting-edge,patented
solution for smart device functionality to help organizations
secure employees' mobile devices and safeguard sensitive data.
"Partnering with Blackout Technologies will help our customers
protect their most trusted assets, their people and
data," said William Thomas,
Americas Consulting Lead at DXC Technology. "By combining DXC's
deep industry and IT services expertise with Blackouts advanced
security solutions, we are providing innovative solutions to better
navigate the complexities of today's modern workforce."
Mark Hadley, CEO of Blackout
Technologies, added, "Our collaboration with DXC Technology marks a
significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize data security
and compliance. Together, we will empower businesses to stay ahead
of data breaches and regulatory challenges."
Across all industries, the solution helps employers protect
sensitive data by restricting unauthorized functionality on smart
devices during working hours. This also helps safeguard sensitive
data and ensures compliance to regulatory requirements such as
GDPR, MiFID II, and PCI DSS. Additionally, by managing device
functionality during work hours, Blackout's solution helps enhance
productivity by minimizing distractions. Examples include:
- Financial services: the offering can improve information
security and regulatory compliance by contextually restricting
smart device use in secure areas of the workplace both on-site and
remote work setups.
- Fleet Management: Reduce distractions and enable drivers to
stay focused behind the wheel by contextually restricting personal
smart device use while they are operating company owned
vehicles.
For more information about the partnership and the solutions
offered, please visit www.dxc.com and
www.blackout-technologies.com.
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achieved. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions,
risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those described in such
statements, many of which are outside of our control. For a written
description of these factors, see the section titled "Risk Factors"
in DXC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2024, and any updating
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About DXC Technology
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their
mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT,
optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and
scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world's
largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to
deploy services to drive new levels of performance,
competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates.
Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and
colleagues at DXC.com.
About Blackout Technologies
Blackout Technologies is a leader in data security and
compliance solutions, dedicated to protecting organizations from
data breaches and ensuring regulatory compliance. By leveraging
advanced technology to manage smart device functionality, Blackout
Technologies provides unparalleled security and operational
efficiency. For more information, visit
www.blackout-technologies.com.
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