Columbitech Mobile VPN Available for Windows 8 and RT and Windows Server 2012

Multi-platform support provides flexibility with  protection of both legacy equipment and future deployments.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbitech Inc., a leading mobile VPN security provider, today announced availability of the enterprise-grade Columbitech Mobile VPN version 6.0 with support for Microsoft Windows 8 and RT and Microsoft Server 2012.

“We are continuously expanding our offering to include new platforms, in order to stay ahead of market demands and meet customer requirements”

Columbitech provides a complete range of VPN clients for Windows (XP/7/8) and Windows Mobile (CE and 6.x) with support for several generations Windows Server (2003/2008/2012). Columbitech's embedded VPN client enables customers to add VPN functionality to future applications running on Windows Phone 8 and Windows RT. Additionally, Columbitech provides VPN clients for Android and iOS devices.

"We are continuously expanding our offering to include new platforms, in order to stay ahead of market demands and meet customer requirements," says Tobias Englund, president of Columbitech. "With the latest addition of Windows 8 and RT and Windows Server 2012, we can offer a comprehensive VPN solution for multiple platforms with support for legacy equipment as well as future deployments.”

Columbitech Mobile VPN is built for wireless users that move around and switches networks often. Session persistence allows mobile users to continue to work as normal during roaming or coverage gaps and advanced data compression provides six to eight times faster transmission speed than traditional VPNs. Columbitech Mobile VPN is FIPS-validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. It uses 256-bit encryption and mutual two-factor authentication with unique client certificates.

The VPN client for Windows 8 is available to download from Columbitech's partner web.

About Columbitech

Columbitech, a leading mobile VPN provider allows organizations to protect their entire workforce with one cost-effective VPN solution. The Columbitech Mobile VPN is software-based and FIPS 140-2 certified, offering secure, persistent wireless access from laptops, tablets and smart phones with seamless roaming across Wi-Fi, cellular and satellite networks. With more than two million users, customers include three of the top ten U.S. retailers, public safety agencies, all U.S. military branches, postal and logistics companies, and large telecom providers. Columbitech is privately held with offices in Stockholm, Sweden, and New York, USA. Please visit www.columbitech.com for more information.