SEVEN's System SEVEN Named 2004 Frost & Sullivan Mobile Office Innovative Service Model of the Year

Business Wire, Sept 22, 2004

LAS VEGAS -- Frost & Sullivan will present SEVEN Networks, Inc. with the 2004 Mobile Office Innovative Service Model Award for the company's innovative service model that leverages strong carrier relationships to reach target markets in a cost-effective manner at tonight's Excellence in Mobile Communications Awards Banquet.

System SEVEN(R) is a simple and cost-effective mobile operator-centric service model that enables customers to provide secure, real-time mobile access to enterprise data. SEVEN has collaborated successfully with many global tier1 mobile operators to offer the solution in enterprise, server and personal editions.

"The solution was developed on open architecture technologies with software that is network-, platform-, and device-agnostic and provides enterprise-class security," says Frost & Sullivan industry analyst Brent Iadarola. "As a network-based solution, it requires customers to install only minimal middleware or hardware behind the firewall, and for enterprise-wide deployments, it does not require employees to install software on their desktops."

This easy-to-use service can be self-provisioned by enterprises to add new users and track usage. It can also be managed effortlessly using a Web-based administrative interface.

SEVEN's security features include end-to-end encryption, remote removal of data from mobile devices, and the extension of enterprise security policy to mobile devices. SEVEN uses 128-bit AES encryption -- the U.S government FIPS-certified replacement for Triple DES -- and digital signature algorithms to ensure secure connections. Data is never stored or written to disk before or after transmission.

The system's benefits of low total cost of ownership, shorter deployment time, device/technology-agnostic approach, and a secure implementation process have popularized it among end users. The company also makes concerted efforts to maintain these good relations with its customers.

SEVEN has successfully leveraged strategic partnerships with key market players including a broad range of global tier-one mobile operators to provide a compelling Mobile Office solution. "Favorable distribution alliances help customer contact and education, ensuring a cost-effective relationship with customers and strong carrier relationships," notes Iadarola. "This helps SEVEN to reach its target markets, thereby aiding it in realizing its market objectives."

Frost & Sullivan's Mobile Office Innovative Service Model of the Year is presented to the company that has demonstrated excellence in developing a superior service model within its industry. The recipient has successfully targeted worldwide markets by effectively utilizing key distribution channels.

Held in Las Vegas, Frost & Sullivan's 2004 Excellence in Mobile Communications Awards Banquet honors world-class companies for outstanding performance and achievements in wireless and mobile strategy, technology, platforms, and services. An annual event, the banquet recognizes the quality and merit of distinguished individuals and companies.

About SEVEN Networks, Inc.

SEVEN(R) is a leading global provider of software that enables mobile operators to offer their subscribers secure, low-cost, real-time access to critical information including business and personal e-mail and applications. Its software supports a wide variety of device platforms including BREW, J2ME, Microsoft Pocket PC, Microsoft Smartphone 2003, Palm OS, and Symbian-based phones. The solution is currently compatible with handheld devices manufactured by Hitachi, HTC, Motorola, palmOne, Sanyo, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, and Toshiba. SEVEN is available across major international network standards, and is sold by Cingular Wireless, KDDI Corp., NTT DoCoMo, O2, Orange, The SingTel Group, and Sprint. SEVEN is a global company headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

About Frost & Sullivan

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SEVEN is a registered trademark of Seven Networks, Inc. Out of the Office, System SEVEN, SEVEN Personal Edition, SEVEN Enterprise Edition, and SEVEN Server Edition are also trademarks or service marks of Seven Networks, Inc. All other trademarks or tradenames are those of their respective owners.

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