January 9, 2012 -- AuthenTec, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the assets of Proxure, Inc., a provider of syncing and cloud-based storage services for PCs and mobile devices. AuthenTec has acquired all of the assets of Proxure, including all software products and intellectual property. Proxure's portfolio, which includes its KeepVault secure backup service and KeepSync software which synchronizes a user's identity across multiple devices, will become part of AuthenTec's software and eCommerce portfolio and will also be incorporated into future product offerings.

"The addition of Proxure's KeepVault and KeepSync products further expands the AuthenTec portfolio of convenient security- and identity-management solutions for consumers and small businesses," said Tom Aebli, Vice President of Software and eCommerce for AuthenTec. "This strategic acquisition allows AuthenTec to offer both local and cloud-based identity-management solutions in conjunction with our TrueSuite Software and Eikon family of USB fingerprint readers. By combining cloud-storage solutions from Proxure with effortless personal security of AuthenTec's fingerprint sensors, AuthenTec will be uniquely positioned to offer online backup and identity sync solutions across tablets, laptops and smartphones with the simple swipe of a finger."

Proxure was founded in 2005 by consumer software experts from Roxio, Sonic, and Veritas. The company's single goal was to create innovative user-friendly software to better connect today's digital lifestyles. Proxure helps enables users to enjoy a converged digital life across a broad range of devices from personal computers to mobile phones and more.