Bitstream ThunderHawk Nominated for Pocket PC Magazine's Best Software of 2005 Awards; International Board of Experts Recognizes Pocket PC Edition for Third Consecutive Year; First Nomination for Smartphone Edition

Business Wire, July 13, 2005

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Bitstream(R) Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS) announced today that Pocket PC magazine has nominated ThunderHawk(TM), the company's breakthrough wireless browsing technology, for the publication's Best Software of 2005 Awards. The awards, now in their fifth year, honor companies that produce outstanding software for Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone users.

This is the third consecutive year that ThunderHawk Pocket PC Edition has been nominated as one of the best Internet browsers and web utilities, a category that ThunderHawk previously won. ThunderHawk Smartphone Edition was also nominated for the first time this year, in the "Phone Tools & Synchronization" category. To view a complete list of 2005 categories and nominees, visit: www.pocketpcmag.com/awards/main.asp.> "While most mobile browsers provide limited Java support, ThunderHawk is the only wireless Web browser that displays full HTML pages while offering desktop-level Java capabilities," said Anna Chagnon, President and CEO of Bitstream. "Pocket PC magazine's experts recognize that subscribers want to run powerful Java applets on a Pocket PC, while also being able to find and read information quickly on small screen devices. The latest ThunderHawk features directly enhance the mobile browsing experience, and Bitstream is honored to be recognized by Pocket PC magazine for these contributions."

Over 83 experts in Pocket PC and Smartphone software from around the world help select the nominations and determine the best mobile software in over 100 different categories. Finalists and award winners will be listed in the December 2005 Pocket PC magazine Buyers Guide.

Users can download a free 30-day trial of ThunderHawk Pocket PC or Smartphone Editions at www.bitstream.com/wireless. For more information about ThunderHawk, e-mail the ThunderHawk team at thsales@bitstream.com.

About ThunderHawk

ThunderHawk(TM), a breakthrough wireless Web browser from Bitstream(R), provides carriers, device manufacturers, application developers and corporate IT departments with a familiar, secure desktop browsing experience on mobile devices. Developed with a high degree of HTML open standards compliance, ThunderHawk enables Pocket PC and Smartphone users to read Web-based e-mail, check flight and travel information, go shopping online, and access the latest information for crucial decisions in the field. ThunderHawk displays sharp text and clear graphics on full HTML Web pages, eliminating excessive scrolling and slow transmission speeds that plague other mobile browsers, so information is always easy to find and read on small screen devices.

For more information, e-mail us at thsales@bitstream.com, contact Bitstream at 800.522.3668 or 617.497.6222, or visit us on the Web at http://www.bitstream.com/wireless.> About Bitstream

Bitstream(R) Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS) is a software development company that makes communications compelling. Bitstream enables customers worldwide to render high-quality text, browse the Web on wireless devices, select from the largest collection of fonts online, and customize documents over the Internet. Its core competencies include font technology, browsing technology, e-commerce technology, and publishing technology. You can visit Bitstream on the Web at www.bitstream.com.

Bitstream is a registered trademark and the Bitstream logo and ThunderHawk are trademarks of Bitstream Inc. Other technologies and brand names are used for information only and remain trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.