BroadCloud Introduces SURE exchange Product to Provide Reliable and Fast Wireless e-Mail Via Microsoft Exchange and Outlook

Business Wire, July 2, 2001

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 2, 2001

BroadCloud Communications Inc., a leading provider of solutions that enhance the reliability and speed of wireless data connections, today announced the general availability of an all new SURE exchange(SM) e-mail accelerator.

When combined with BroadCloud's SURE connect(SM) platform, SURE exchange provides enterprise wireless initiatives with expanded reliability, security, and speed for wireless management of e-mail via Microsoft(R) Exchange(TM) and Microsoft Outlook(TM).

Utilizing highly efficient methods of data transfer to replace the slow and unreliable TCP protocol, SURE exchange makes wireless e-mail connections up to five times more reliable, 15 times faster and more secure while utilizing 75% less bandwidth.

SURE exchange is also seamless and transparent requiring no modifications to support Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) giving mobile professional more secure access to corporate data.

Now mobile workers can securely, reliably and quickly send and receive e-mails with large attachments, use advanced e-mail options such as filtering, and access data-intensive content from corporate applications and the Internet remotely via laptops or Pocket PCs.

"Access to e-mail via Microsoft Exchange and Outlook is critical for today's wireless enterprise initiatives and SURE exchange provides a powerful, cost-effective solution that improves security and enhances productivity while eliminating the frustrations of wireless e-mail exchange," says Ed Acosta, CEO and president of BroadCloud.

"Because SURE exchange requires no changes or modifications to existing applications or networks and allows corporate IT management greater control, it provides a more secure, seamless wireless solution that is particularly attractive to enterprises."

According to Iain Gillot, principal at iGillott Research, "E-mail via Microsoft Exchange is one of the top applications that knowledge workers need while traveling. However, today's wireless connections are too unreliable and slow to support e-mail and attachment transfer.

"BroadCloud's new SURE exchange product will allow enterprises to provide fast and reliable Microsoft Exchange and Outlook e-mail acceleration and management to improve productivity of mobile workforces."

Pricing and Availability

SURE exchange is available immediately from BroadCloud as an add-on to the company's SURE connect platform by calling 866/249-2224 or at www.broadcloud.com.

SURE exchange is available in a client/server configuration for laptop and Pocket PC computers with service from any wireless packet data network including existing networks such as CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) and future networks like GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), W-CDMA and other PCS data services.

SURE exchange client requirements include Microsoft Windows 95,98, 2000, NT or Millennium with dial-up networking capability and Microsoft Outlook 8.02 or later with Microsoft Exchange service and Microsoft Outlook 2000. Client systems must also have a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection or other remote access solution.

SURE exchange server requirements include Microsoft Windows NT server (SP4 or later), Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 workstation (SP4 or later), or Microsoft Windows 2000, Intel (or compatible) Pentium III 500 MHz or faster processor, 256 megabytes of RAM, 100 megabytes of free space, Java2 Runtime Environment (v1.3 or later), and BroadCloud's SURE connect Enterprise Server installed on a Local Area Network. Pricing is based on number of users.

About BroadCloud

BroadCloud is a leading wireless bandwidth optimization solutions provider delivering proven solutions that make mobile computing reliable, fast and efficient. Based on BroadCloud's patented Wireless Internet Protocol, SURE connect platform and the all new SURE exchange e-mail accelerator boost enterprise workforce productivity and cut wireless computing costs by providing transparent access to data intensive content on the Internet -- all at up to five times the reliability, 10 times the speed and using 75 percent less bandwidth than existing wireless connections. Founded in Austin, Texas, in 1996, BroadCloud is a privately held company with funding from TL Ventures, Austin Ventures and Access Venture Partners. More information on BroadCloud is available at www.broadcloud.com, via phone at 866/249-2224 or e-mail at info@broadcloud.com.

(C) Copyright 2001 BroadCloud Communications Inc. All rights reserved.

BroadCloud, SURE connect, SURE exchange and the BroadCloud logo are service marks of BroadCloud Communications Inc.

All other trademarks mentioned are the properties of their respective owners.

EDITOR'S NOTE: There is a bullet in the product names "SURE connect" and "SURE exchange" between "SURE" and "connect" and "SURE" and "exchange." The bullet was removed for transmission purposes only.