Sessionware Debuts RIM BlackBerry 957-8 with Added Encryption for Government Use

Targeted to Solving Department of Defense BlackBerry Security Needs

April 8, 2003

FOSE Expo, Washington DC

Sessionware Inc, a reseller of wireless tools and applications announced today that it is the only small business offering RIM's BlackBerry's 957-8 with S/MIME encryption. This handheld is targeted to Government officials in the Federal sector who are required to utilize a wireless handheld with a security module.  This module allows for an extra layer of approved encryption when sending wireless email.  Sessionware is introducing the new device today at FOSE, the largest information technology exposition serving the government marketplace.

The S/MIME portion of a BlackBerry is an email-system independent, Internet standards based protocol that utilizes public key cryptography to provide writer-to-reader security, including confidentiality, message integrity and sender authentication. This technology extends the security of existing mail systems with writer-to-reader encryption and allows for secure communications between individuals in different organizations running similar or different email systems.

"Visit Booth 2149 in the Small Business Pavilion at FOSE for a demonstration," commented Sessionware's CEO Cheryl Melnick.  "Sessionware is pleased to be offering the only BlackBerry with FIPS Validation for the Department of Defense communication needs".

The Department of Defense issued its Policy for handhelds to have FIPS Validation in July 2002.  By October 2003, the Department of Defense PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) Policy will be required on all wireless handhelds.   Due to COMSEC restrictions be lifted on this device, it is also available for use by Homeland Defense and First Responders.

ABOUT SESSIONWARE

As one of the oldest Research In Motion Wireless Solution Providers in the United States , Sessionware has provided technical solutions for the RIM BlackBerry Wireless Handheld and the RIM BlackBerry Enterprise Server for over four years. As a Microsoft Solution Provider Partner, Sessionware offers technical expertise for public and government facilities and has extensive experience supporting BlackBerry HelpDesks. In addition to the BlackBerry handheld, Sessionware offers a variety of wireless solutions including wireless file attachment conversion, wireless bar code readers, wireless server management software and unified messaging for voice mail and call forwarding. Sessionware was established in 1987 and is a certified woman-owned small business based in Campbell , California.  For more information, visit www.sessionware.com or call 1-888-559-7799 x 0.

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Contact information:

Cheryl Melnick

1-888-559-7799 x 0

info@sessionware.com