Birdstep

Oslo, January 2008 - Birdstep Technology ASA, the leading provider of secure seamless connectivity and mobility software for laptop, PDA’s and Smartphones, has been awarded a contract with City of Tampere in Finland to deliver SafeMove software licenses, maintenance and support. The SafeMove product will be one key component in the Employee Mobility Work Initiative launched by City of Tampere to increase productivity through secure mobility solutions. By providing the employees with SafeMove they will get access to important application and information while traveling or working from outside the office.

Birdstep SafeMove client solution meets the highest information security requirements. In addition to automatically retrieving the best possible data connection, the SafeMove product also provides encrypted data communications.

“This contract is yet another proof that mobile workforce security and productivity is getting more and more important. We are happy to be the chosen supplier for this important initiative”, says Terje Christoffersen, CEO Birdstep Technology.

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Birdstep Technology ASA's wireless revenues in the first quarter 2006 grew with 36% to NOK 9.3 million, from NOK 6.8 million in the same quarter the previous year. The company was further strengthened with the recent acquisition of Segco Software and Birdstep is now uniquely positioned for growth in all wireless market segments; operators, OEMs and enterprises. Consolidated revenues grew to NOK 12.8 million for the first quarter 2007.

With 36 % growth in wireless revenue, Birdstep gained market share during the quarter. Going forward, only market leaders will have the capacity to deliver the complete portfolio required by major customers. 2007 will consequently be the year of consolidation. Birdstep has so far this year acquired Aramova Inc, as a foothold for expansion in North America, and Segco Software with its state-of-the-art seamless mobility solutions with strong information security to OEM's and enterprises. With Secgo Software, Birdstep becomes the leading provider of secure mobility solutions to the operator, OEM and enterprise markets, says Petri Markkanen, CEO of Birdstep Technology.

Birdstep expands existing relationship with KPN Netherlands by receiving orders to upgrade to Microsoft® Vista® as well as MAC OS X. The orders also include laptop software licenses to cover for 2007 growth

Birdstep Technology ASA, a provider of seamless connectivity and mobility software for laptop, PDA's and Smartphones, today announced further engagement to deliver laptop software licenses to KPN Netherland including a product upgrade to Birdstep EasyConnect. The order includes both an operating system upgrade to Microsoft® Vista® and MAC OS X as well as additional high speed modems for both operating systems.

The EasyConnect software will be used by KPN to provide their subscribers with leading edge client technology for seamless connectivity and access to KPN's mobile data offering. This upgrade continues to push forward their leading position on the enterprise market.

““We are proud of KPN's trust in Birdstep Technology and our ability to deliver world leading client software for all types of modems and devices across all commercial platforms available on the market “said Petri Markkanen, CEO, Birdstep Technology