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Columbitech Wireless Suite Expands its Handheld Capabilities, First VPN Provider to Support Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Further increases lead in client OS support NEW YORK-June 23, 2003-Wireless security software developer Columbitech adds new client platform support to its flagship product Columbitech Wireless Suite, with the addition of support for the new version of Microsoft's leading PDA operating system, Microsoft Pocket PC 2003. The product eliminates security gaps and user frustrations associated with accessing corporate data over wireless networks, by delivering strong security, robust and persistent connectivity, enhanced performance, and secure, seamless network roaming. Simultaneous to the Microsoft launch, Columbitech's addition of Pocket PC 2003 support enables its customers to use the Columbitech Wireless Suite on a Pocket PC 2003 handheld computer and take full advantage of the increased speed and computing power enabled by the new operating system. "The vast majority of our customer traction in vertical and enterprise markets is for the Pocket PC platform," said Pontus Bergdahl, CEO at Columbitech. "With the addition of Pocket PC 2003 clients we benefit from Microsoft's market momentum and reinforce Columbitech's product leadership in the wireless security market." Columbitech Wireless Suite already supports Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 and was the first Wireless VPN to support Microsoft Win CE .NET clients. About Columbitech: Columbitech develops and markets software products for secure wireless access to corporate data. These products are used today around the world in a wide range of applications, by service technicians, police forces, and other mobile staff who require reliability and security in their wireless communications. The company's unique technology is OEM licensed by leading companies, including Symbol Technologies and Diversinet, and is OPSEC certified by Check Point. Columbitech's products are built from the ground up for the wireless world, offering end-to-end security, convenient always-on connectivity, and optimized performance. Columbitech is privately held and has offices in Stockholm, Sweden and in New York City, USA. For more information, please visit www.columbitech.com.