RIM is missing out big time on the outbidding of Certicom.  If they do go ahead and find other means of security, they still miss out on many aspects.  For one thing they will not be saving money any more due to licensing fees.  Also they will not be able to extend competition in the advantages of security now due to this loss.  RIM really faces a tough situation now.  What to do? Place a higher bid on Certicom or go elsewhere?  Going elsewhere isn’t such an easy route to go as it could be very expensive.

Certicom’s competitors are EMC, Entrust, and Verisign.  Verisign buying them out changes the ball game ofcourse.

Source:  TheStreet

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