10 September 2007
OrbisIP partners with Royal Holloway, University of London to help commercialise Information Security Intellectual Property
Royal Holloway, University of London has signed a partnership agreement with OrbisIP Limited to assist in the commercialisation of Information Security intellectual property developed by the University’s Information Security Group
Under the agreement, OrbisIP will work closely with the Information Security Group to explore areas of technology development that have commercial application and also will advise them on the technical requirements of OrbisIP customers. The Information Security Group is already working with OrbisIP supporting the evaluation of new Security Technology for inclusion within the OrbisIP Patent and Product Pool.
”We are pleased to be partnering with OrbisIP to develop additional distribution channels for our Information Security focused Patents and Products as produced by our Information Security Group,” said Tony Greenwood, Director of Research & Enterprise, Royal Holloway. “OrbisIP offers a new and groundbreaking way of working with producers of Security focused Intellectual Property that will help us to promote our technology, brand name and Information Security consulting skills to a world wide audience of technology consumers.”
“We are delighted to welcome Royal Holloway, University of London as our first University Partner,” said Peter Jaco, Chief Executive Officer, OrbisIP. “As one of the largest Information Security academic research groups in the world, the breadth and depth of the Information Security research undertaken within the University’s Information Security Group is well recognised. We are looking forward to working with our new partners to help promote their technology to international OrbisIP customers who rely on the development of innovative security technology.”
“The Information Security Group is proud of its close working relationship with the industry and the relevance of its research” added Peter Wild, Director of the Information Security Group. “We look forward to our association with OrbisIP helping to broaden our contacts with the commercial world and to promote our research.”
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About Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London is globally recognised as one of the UK's leading teaching and research institutions - ranking among the top 10 elite research-led UK universities (in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise) and 5th in a league table of UK universities in the 2005 'National Survey of Student Satisfaction'.
Located in 135 acres of Surrey parkland and with easy access to central London, the College offers challenging and innovative courses for a vibrant community of 7,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from more than 120 countries.
Royal Holloway also has strong links with business and the local community. Through its Research & Enterprise team the College offers high-quality support for start-up businesses, actively promotes entrepreneurship and collaboration, and is a key contributor to the regional economy.
About Royal Holloway’s Information Security Group (ISG)
The ISG is one of the largest academic security groups in the world. It brings together in a single institution expertise in education, research and practice in the field of information security.
The ISG offers an active research environment. It has a thriving PhD community, and offers world-leading masters degree programmes (campus-based and online), as well as postgraduate diploma programmes in information security. The ISG also includes the Smart Card Centre of Excellence which it founded with Vodafone and Giesecke & Devrient.
www.isg.rhul.ac.uk
For press information contact Royal Holloway, University of London Press Office: Alison Denyer on 01784 443967 alison.denyer@rhul.ac.uk
About OrbisIP Limited
OrbisIP is focused on the technology transfer and licensing of Information and Homeland Security Intellectual Property (IP) Patents and Products. OrbisIP is building international Partnership relationships with Universities, Research Laboratories and Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in producing innovative Security Technology and Research and assisting these partners in the licensing and distribution of their technology to global licensors of Security Technology Patents and Products.
OrbisIP is building customer relationships with the consumers of Infosec IP which include Security Hardware and Software Original Equipment Manufactures (OEMs), Prime Contractors / System Integration companies and Government Agencies. As well as working with our Partners to promote their IP, we work closely with OrbisIP customers to ensure that we understand their current and future Security Technology IP requirements and technology roadmaps.
OrbisIP has been founded with the support of strategic investment partner Imprimatur Capital (www.imprimatur.com).
For further information on OrbisIP please see www.orbisip.com. To discuss an OrbisIP Partnership or Customer relationship please contact OrbisIP CEO Peter Jaco on pjaco@orbisip.com or +44 7855 308290.