Birdstep delivers upgraded client to T-Mobile to expand network coverage with HSDPA support19 March 2006
Oslo/Stockholm - March 16, 2006 -BirdstepTechnology ASA, the leadingprovider of seamless mobility and connectivity client solutions,delivered the latest upgrade to the T-Mobile Communication Centre,TMCC release 2.5 offering to include HSDPA (High Speed DownlinkPacket Access) support, support for the HSDPA-capable AirCardEnabled™ LIFEBOOK notebooks and support for a data card bundlewith Amilo Pro notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
Existing TMCC customers need only to upgrade the existing softwaresolution to start enjoying the new HSDPA functionality and the newfeatures included in the TMCC 2.5 recently launched by T-Mobile. Withthis upgrade, Birdstep Technology provides the client software thatcovers T-Mobile's GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA and WiFi hotspot networkscovering Germany, Austria, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
The TMCC client has the capability to recognize if the user has adata card that supports HSDPA, upgrade its firmware and enable it toallow the user enjoy this newly launched service provided byT-Mobile. This feature will provide significant benefits for usersthat have already invested in specific cards and would like to enjoythis new service without requiring technical assistance or newinvestment.
In time for CeBIT the TMCC software has been updated to supportembedded HSDPA-capable card modules into Fujitsu Siemens LIFEBOOKnotebooks as a showcase. TMCC is also bundled with a data card andFujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pro notebooks. T-Mobile is the first tointroduce a package comprising of a notebook with a bundled HSDPAdata card and data tariff. The TMCC software will be preinstalled onthe notebooks and the TMCC software will automatically select datatransmission via HSDPA in UMTS areas and WiFi technology at Hotspots.This bundle provides the end users with an efficient way of accessingemails, corporate applications and the Internet while on the movethat is not only extremely fast, but also very user-friendly andstraight forward.
"Our relationship with T-Mobile has grown through these years to asolid partnership where we can assist T-Mobile in meeting theircustomer requirements. This upgrade of HSDPA to the TMCC confirms ourcommitment to deliver the client software solution required to meetcurrent and coming market needs. Our solution offers the samebranded solution for either PCMCIA cards or embedded cards, making ita solution that fits the vast majority of potential users," saidPetri Markkanen, CEO from Birdstep Technology.
About Birdstep Technology
Birdstep Technology ASA is a public company listed on the Oslo StockExchange (OSE) under ticker 'BIRD' with head quarters in Oslo, Norwayin addition to offices in Stockholm, Sweden and Seattle, USA, as wellas offices in Frankfurt, Cambridge (UK), San Francisco, Sao Paolo andShanghai. In December 2004 Birdstep acquired 100% of the shares inAlice Systems, now Birdstep AB in Sweden. The acquisition makesBirdstep a complete provider of connectivity and mobility solutionsfor PC, pocket-PC and Smartphone devices. that enable operators toimprove their customer experience as they move between availablenetworks, e.g. fixed, cellular and wireless connections. The companytoday employs around 70 people dedicated to development of advancedconnectivity and seamless mobility solutions, as well as smallfootprint, high performance database technologies. Birdstep's globalcustomers and partners include Nokia, SonyEricsson, Cisco, 3Com,Alcatel, Ericsson, Nortel Networks, HP, Fujitsu Siemens Computers andmore than 30 mobile network operators worldwide including T-MobileGroup, Vodafone Group, Orange, TIM, Sprint, Telenor and TeliaSonera.Birdstep offers "SmartRoaming", a hosted roaming service to providemobility across networks independent of the operator or subscription.For more information, visit www.birdstep.com.
Contact:Petri MarkkanenBirdstep Technology ASA+47 24134700
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