Birdstep launches EasyConnect(TM)

~ Birdstep launches EasyConnect(TM), the new high performance
  connection manager with outstanding performance characteristics,
  enhanced user experience features and unique re-distribution and
                        customization tools ~
 
Oslo/Stockholm/Seattle/Cambridge - December 1, 2006 -Birdstep
Technology ASA, the leading provider of seamless connectivity and
mobility software for laptop, PDA's and Smartphones, launches the new
high performance connection manager with Microsoft® Vista® Support,
improved performance and impressive customization capabilities.
Birdstep core development has been positively influenced by strategic
customers, partners and relevant technology trends.
 
To succeed in today's changing telecom market, Mobile Operators must
constantly strive to maximize their competitive advantage. The
Connection Managers lies at the heart of the mobile operator's data
portfolio and strategy. EasyConnect empowers mobile operators to
quickly serve different customer segments with re-branded and
customized versions of the EasyConnect product. It also provides
improved customer satisfaction through user experience enhancing
features such as a zero click connectivity, always best connected and
context sensitive assistance to users.
 
"The EasyConnect product is created with a focus on high performance,
robustness, ease of use as well as customization and re-distribution
capabilities for mobile network operators. The launch of EasyConnect
demonstrates Birdsteps commitment to maintain the market leading
position on seamless connectivity and mobility solutions" said Petri
Markkanen, CEO at Birdstep.
 
Some EasyConnect highlights are:
*         Full Microsoft® Vista® Support
Leverages new Microsoft® Vista® communication APIs, security features
and conforms to Microsoft® Vista® developer guidelines.  EasyConnect
is designed to run on Microsoft® Vista®, while support for Windows®
XP and Windows® 2k is maintained.
 
*         Outstanding performance improvements
Reduces start-up and close as well as connection and disconnection
time by 50-100%.
 
*         Redistribution and customization tool
Introduction of a powerful customization and rebranding tool
necessary to create Mobile Workforce packaging towards Enterprise and
others.
 
*         Enhanced User Experience
Features with enhanced diagnostics, context sensitive user
assistance, enhanced hotspot locator and others
 
*         Quick and continuous Device Support
EasyConnect supports all known devices and Birdstep's goal is to
always support at least 80% of the relevant devices on the market.
 
The EasyConnect product is generally available in February 2007. The
new platform and the enhanced feature set will be officially
demonstrated at 3GSM World in Barcelona the 12th to 15th of February
2007.
 
To place an order or to find out more information about EasyConnect,
visit us on www.birdstep.com
 
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NOTES TO EDITORS
 
About Birdstep (www.birdstep.com)
 
Birdstep Technology ASA is a public company listed on the Oslo Stock
Exchange (OSE) under ticker 'BIRD'. The company is headquartered in
Oslo, Norway with three wholly owned subsidiaries, Birdstep AB in
Sweden, Birdstep Technology Inc. in Seattle, US and Birdstep
Technology Ltd in Cambridge, UK.
 
Birdstep Technology is a global software development, marketing and
sales company offering seamless connectivity and mobility client
software for mobile data users on laptops, pocket PC and Smartphones
as well as state of the art embedded database technologies.
 
Birdstep has an installed base at more than 30 operators globally
including T-mobile Group, Vodafone Group, Orange, TIM, Turkcell, TMN,
Sprint, Telenor and TeliaSonera. The company also cooperates with
global partners such as Nokia, SonyEricsson, Cisco, Ericsson, Nortel
Networks, HP and Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
 
Microsoft and Vista is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
 
For further press information and photography please contact Robert
Vangstad at Birdstep
Tel: +46 (0) 730 58 45 00