Birdstep and Cell C supports Red Bull MOBILE with EasyConnect

OSLO, Norway - 13 September 2011 - Birdstep Technology (www.birdstep.com), a leading provider of wireless connectivity and security software, announced today that it has joined with South African cellular network provider, Cell C, to offer a smooth and easy mobile broadband user experience for Red Bull MOBILE subscribers.

Cell C has partnered with well-known energy drink brand Red Bull to launch a customizable mobile broadband offering. Red Bull MOBILE will use Cell C's network to offer both voice and broadband services.

Birdstep EasyConnect will be customized for Red Bull MOBILE and pre-installed on USB mobile broadband devices for pre-paid and post-paid subscribers in South Africa. EasyConnect Go is a customizable connection and service manager that provides intuitive connectivity handling and powerful solutions for operators to communicate critical information to end-users, such as support information and billing.

"Birdstep is pleased to be the chosen vendor for both Cell C's mobile broadband offerings, as well as those of their high-profile mobile virtual network operator partner, Red Bull MOBILE," said Anders Harrysson, CEO, Birdstep Technology. "EasyConnect provides vital tools that will enable Cell C and Red Bull to increase the revenue per user and greatly improve the overall mobile broadband user experience."

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About Birdstep

Birdstep Technology ASA is a leading provider of secure and seamless wireless connectivity software for operators, enterprises and mobile device manufacturers. EasyConnect offers advanced connection and service management solutions for network operators and laptop manufacturers. SafeMove is a mobile VPN solution providing seamless and secure connectivity to business data for corporations and governments.

Birdstep Technology was founded in 1996 and is since 2002 listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker "BIRD." The company has 63 employees and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with competence centres in Sweden, Finland and the United States. For more information, visit www.birdstep.com and follow @BirdstepTech on Twitter.