4thpass Wireless Technology Licensed to Research in Motion

Business Wire, July 16, 2001

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2001

4thpass, Inc. today announced Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM) has licensed its KBrowser(TM) microbrowser technology for use with RIM's Java-based wireless handhelds.

The 4thpass KBrowser is a full-featured microbrowser that has a small footprint (starting at 64Kb) that makes it very efficient, even on memory constrained devices. The KBrowser also provides security for sensitive transactions compliant with the WTLS standards for wireless Internet secure transactions.

"4thpass' advanced technology enables access to the wireless Web," said David Castell, Director of Strategic Alliances at Research In Motion. "RIM is leading the industry with Java-based handhelds and strives to work with companies that are developing and advancing J2ME-based applications to meet the needs of our customers."

"Our technology is a key piece in the future of the wireless marketplace," said 4thpass CEO Mazin Ramadan. "4thpass is committed to developing technologies that enable mobile devices, such as RIM's next generation wireless handhelds, to use new Java-based applications and services."

4thpass (www.4thpass.com) gives telecom companies the power to instantly deliver and manage new applications and services on Java-enabled mobile devices. 4thpass has focused on building cutting-edge technology that is now emerging in Asia, Europe and the U.S. The technology touches all aspects of the market, from telecom companies and mobile handset makers to wireless customers.

With its KBrowser and Mobile Application System (MAS), 4thpass offers a complete solution for over-the-air downloading onto mobile devices.

About 4thpass

4thpass builds and markets server and browser technology to efficiently deliver and manage the latest applications on the next generation of Java-compliant mobile devices. Through its core products, Mobile Application System(TM) (MAS) and KBrowser(TM), 4thpass gives the telecommunications industry the ability to provide new applications for mobile devices of different sizes and capacities, without having to create new hardware. The MAS enables wireless carriers to introduce new Java applications and services to their customers instantly and safely. The company's KBrowser, a WAP-compliant Internet microbrowser, allows end-users to access the Web as well as download applications to their mobile devices. The KBrowser operates on the J2ME/MIDP (a Java platform for small devices.) The private company was founded in December 1997 and is headquartered in Seattle. For further information, please visit www.4thpass.com.

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