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Diversinet Provides PKI Technology For Blackberry Handhelds
URL(s): Research In Motion Diversinet
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2001--Diversinet Corp. (Nasdaq:DVNT), a leading provider of wireless security infrastructure solutions, has granted a WTLS
server root certificate license to Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM)(TSE:RIM.), a world leader in the
mobile communications market.
RIM intends to embed Diversinet's WTLS server root certificate into future software releases for the provision of
public-key infrastructure (PKI) and trust services using BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds(TM). Diversinet's root certificate
enables secure transactions under the WAP WTLS protocol and WAP security specifications. The agreement extends
Diversinet's security and server authentication solutions to enterprises and content providers supporting WAP services on
BlackBerry handhelds. Diversinet and RIM will also engage in joint marketing activities.
"Diversinet continues to execute its strategy of being the leader in securing transactions and messages for wireless
handhelds," said Ed Karthaus, Vice President of North American Sales for Diversinet. "This agreement is important in
extending our reach in the WAP server certificate market and in providing additional security solutions for BlackBerry
users."
"RIM's commitment to developing advanced solutions with end-to-end security has made BlackBerry Wireless
Handhelds(TM) popular among government organizations and corporations that have strict security requirements," said
David Yach, Vice President of Software at Research In Motion. "Diversinet's root keys help address the requirement of
the WAP WTLS specification and enable third party developers to easily create mobile applications that require secure
transactions."
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion Limited is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the
mobile communications market. Through development and integration of hardware, software and services, RIM provides
solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, messaging, Internet and intranet-based
applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers around the world to
enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products includes the RIM
Wireless Handheld(TM) product line, the BlackBerry(TM) wireless email solution, wireless personal computer card
adapters, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario,
RIM operates offices in Canada, the United States and England. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq:
RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM). Investors may contact investor_relations@rim.net. Customers may
contact info@rim.net. Web site: www.rim.net.
About Diversinet Corp.
Diversinet is enabling mobile e-commerce (m-commerce) services with its wireless security infrastructure solutions.
The company has been confirmed by the Yankee Group (reference; The Yankee Group Report: Wireless/Mobile
Technologies, Vol. 1, No. 7, September 2000, by Emily Williams and David Berndt), as having the leading product
technology for the delivery of end-to-end wireless security infrastructure solutions to wireless device makers, ASPs and
operators, application software developers and network infrastructure providers. For more information on Diversinet, visit
the company's web site at www.dvnet.com.
CONTACT: Diversinet Corp.
Sandra Lemaitre, 416/756-2324
E-mail: pr@dvnet.com
or
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM
Rebecca Winter, 203/399-8241
E-mail: rwinter@brodeur.com
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