2007-08-14

Birdstep receives first order from Thales

The global distribution agreement between Birdstep and Thales has delivered two enterprise customers only a few months after signing. The customers have selected Birdstep's SafeMove product for secure mobile connectivity
Oslo, 14th of August, Birdstep Technology (OSE: BIRD) the leading provider of secure seamless mobility and connectivity software for laptops, PDA's and Smartphones, today announced that it has received the first two orders for its SafeMove product from its new global distributor partner, Thales e-Security Ltd.

The customers, based in Asia and in Europe, have high security awareness and selected SafeMove for their secure mobile access requirements following successful evaluations.

"We are pleased that the co-operation with Thales is bringing results so quickly after signing" says Birdstep CEO Petri Markkanen. "This also supports our understanding that enterprises are increasingly appreciating the benefits of secure seamless mobility for their remote users." Markkanen continues. Both customers have purchased SafeMove licenses and are now rolling it out on their employees' laptops.

For further information, please contact:

Petri Markkanen, CEO of Birdstep Technology ASA, phone +46 70 323 33 22