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Ikimbo and Broadbeam Partner to Provide Secure Wireless Instant Communication

HERNDON, Va. and PRINCETON, N.J., May 18, 2001-- Ikimbo, Inc., a leader in enterprise instant communication solutions, announced today that they have partnered with Broadbeam Corporation, a proven wireless data software platform provider, to offer an integrated solution that enables business users to share time-sensitive information over a broad range of wireless networks and mobile devices.

This partnership addresses the growing demand for secure instant communication in field sales and service organizations, delivery services, and business-critical applications such as customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP).

Ikimbo's Omniprise software has been fully integrated with Broadbeam's wireless platform, enabling companies to seamlessly deploy the wireless instant communication application. Omniprise is also available using Broadbeam's SystemsGO!(TM) managed services, which provide streamlined deployment and management of wireless applications.

"Broadbeam's scalable, proven technology makes it a strong wireless platform for Ikimbo's instant communication systems," said Michael Firetti, senior vice president of sales at Ikimbo. "Together, Broadbeam and Ikimbo provide a powerful wireless solution for the enterprise that enhances productivity, strengthens sales and service efforts, and accelerates decision making in large, distributed organizations."

"Broadbeam's customers will benefit from Ikimbo's instant messaging technology as they can streamline communications and business processes," said Tony Esposito, vice president of sales, Broadbeam. "After evaluating several IM products on the market, we were pleased to find Ikimbo was interested in delivering instant wireless communication capabilities to our customers."

Ikimbo's Omniprise software is the first Internet business-coordination platform that allows companies to instantly deploy secure, scalable, privately branded business-collaboration hubs to employees, partners and customers. Omniprise collaboration hubs are XML-based communication, file and application sharing networks that are deployable both internally and externally.

This enables individuals and groups to communicate and share information, files, applications, services and e-commerce opportunities regardless of location.

Broadbeam Corporation's proven wireless platform is grounded by its flagship offering, the ExpressQ(TM) mobile messaging server. ExpressQ extends enterprise applications to mobile workers and offers users real-time messaging functionality as well as offline capabilities using store-and-forward queuing, providing customers with guaranteed delivery of time-critical data.

Broadbeam's SystemsGO! managed service provides a reliable and scalable wireless environment that allows companies to quickly and easily develop, deploy and manage their wireless applications without the need build their own wireless infrastructure.

Integrated Broadbeam-Ikimbo solutions are available immediately. For pricing information and technical specifications, interested companies should contact Ikimbo at 877-945-4626.

Broadbeam Corporation empowers businesses around the globe to build and manage their mobile workforce by enabling the development, deployment and management of wireless business applications.

The company supplies Independent Software Vendors, System Integrators and Enterprises with the wireless infrastructure software required to mobilize a workforce, the platform for developing wireless applications and managed services to assist customers in integrating or outsourcing their wireless solution.

Broadbeam has partnered with such technology leaders as Palm and NTT DoCoMo and boasts over ten years of wireless expertise and experience in delivering mobile solutions to industry giants including Worldcom, Sears and Telia. For more information, please visit http://www.broadbeam.com.

Ikimbo(TM) provides instant communication for the enterprise. Ikimbo's Omniprise(TM) products offer a secure, reliable and scalable instant communications platform, providing industrial-strength instant messaging and conferencing, file sharing and transfer, and wireless access. Ikimbo also offers comprehensive services to assist clients in planning, implementation, and integration. For more information, please visit http://www.ikimbo.com.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Ikimbo employs approximately 50 people. Ikimbo's venture partners are Cross Atlantic, Draper Atlantic, MRW Capital, Steve Walker & Associates, Ptek, and William Blair New World Ventures.

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