DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a global leader in technology services and digital transformation, has announced a new strategic alliance with Blackout Technologies, a British company specializing in advanced security and compliance solutions. The primary goal of this collaboration is to enhance business data protection and ensure regulatory compliance through advanced management of mobile device functionality in corporate environments.
Security in a Modern Workplace
In a world where the workforce increasingly relies on personal and professional mobile devices, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data has become a priority for organizations. This alliance will combine DXC’s extensive experience in consulting and digital transformation with Blackout Technologies’ proprietary technology, optimizing the security and functionality of smart devices in the business realm.
“By partnering with Blackout Technologies, we help our clients protect their most valuable assets: their data and their people,” said William Thomas, leader of Consulting for the Americas at DXC Technology. “Our blend of expertise and advanced technology offers innovative solutions to address current challenges in a complex work environment.”
Meanwhile, Mark Hadley, CEO of Blackout Technologies, emphasized: “This collaboration with DXC marks a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize data security and regulatory compliance. Together, we will enable businesses to stay ahead of security breaches and regulatory challenges.”
Enhanced Functionality and Regulatory Compliance
The joint solution allows companies to manage and restrict specific functionalities of personal and corporate mobile devices during working hours, ensuring compliance with critical regulations such as GDPR, MiFID II, and PCI DSS. Additionally, it assists organizations in:
- Protecting sensitive data: The solution restricts unauthorized device use in secure areas.
- Increasing productivity: It minimizes distractions by managing unnecessary device functions during work hours.
Featured Use Cases
- Financial Services
- Optimizes information security and ensures regulatory compliance by restricting contextual use of smart devices in both physical offices and remote work environments.
- Fleet Management
- Reduces distractions while driving, helping drivers focus on the road by automatically limiting non-essential device functions while operating company vehicles.
A Comprehensive Approach to Data Security
With this collaboration, DXC and Blackout Technologies address one of the most urgent challenges in the digital age: data protection on mobile devices. As the adoption of hybrid and remote work models increases, information security and regulatory compliance become key factors for the operational sustainability of organizations.
About DXC Technology
DXC Technology is a global provider of technology services that helps companies modernize their critical systems, optimize data architectures, and ensure security and scalability in public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. The world’s largest organizations rely on DXC to drive their performance and competitiveness.
About Blackout Technologies
Blackout Technologies is a leader in security and compliance solutions, specializing in data protection and functional management of smart devices. Its innovative technology ensures a secure and efficient environment for companies seeking to adapt to current regulations.
This alliance represents a significant advancement in the protection of data on mobile devices, offering companies the ability to balance security and productivity in an ever-evolving digital world.