Finland-based Jolla brand has announced a partnership with SSH
Communications Security to develop a secure version of its Sailfish OS,
called Sailfish Secure.
Both the companies stressed that the new "secure" OS will be an alternative to Android and other operating systems developed by US-based companies.
Antti Saarnio, Co-founder and Chairman Jolla said, "It is evident that
the world needs a secure, transparent and open mobile solution
alternative, which is not controlled by any country or major industry
player. Together with leading security expert SSH Communications
Security we are aiming to create an open European mobile solution
running on Sailfish OS. We are also inviting other industry players to
join the initiative."
In
the meantime, the company announced
the launch of Sailfish OS 2.0, which will be released first on the
Jolla Tablet which will start shipping from Q2. Sailfish OS 2.0 brings
an enhanced user interface, better multi-tasking, support for Intel
architecture, and new software integration capabilities for partners.
The firm is also making the OS licensable by OEMs, ODMs, Internet,
e-commerce, and content players. Jolla says it invites leading Internet
firms from Russia, India, China and Japan with an interest to build
strong mobile ecosystems.the
Notably, Silent Circle is another
company that launched Blackphone smartphone last year targeting
"privacy-conscious" consumers. The company at the MWC 2015 has now
unveiled second version of its Blackphone handset, the Blackphone 2,
with updated specifications.
Jolla at the end of 2014 created a
lot of buzz with its crowdfunding project for the Jolla tablet. The
Finnish company saw huge response and managed to exceed the goal in a few hours, with the company
reaching $1 million mark within 48 hours and then offered a price cut on
the Jolla smartphone.
To recall, Jolla was founded by a group of ex-Nokia engineers who worked on MeeGo
operating system, disillusioned by the company's decision to pick
Windows Phone as the future OS platform for its smartphones.
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