HONG KONG—Security technology vendor Diversinet said the Hongkong Post launched the Mobile e-Cert service to facilitate secure stock trading, banking, gaming and digitally signed messages over mobile devices. Hongkong Post will support the service through its Mobile Certification Authority, and Hong Kong mobile operators will act as the registration authorities for the authentication of the identity of mobile e-Cert subscribers.
“The service will enable enterprises to launch wireless applications quickly with the high level of security that consumers demand,” said Nagy Moustafa, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Diversinet.