Software supports Windows Mobile 2003 devices.

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CREDANT Mobile Guardian software enables organizations to control security for mobile workers. Combining security and device management, software integrates with Microsoft Active Directory to provide centralized way to administer security policies across range of mobile devices, including Smartphones and Pocket PCs. Scalable, holistic solution protects mobile devices and enterprises from rogue mobile devices.



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CREDANT Technologies Announces Support for Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Smartphones and Pocket PCs


CREDANT Mobile Guardian Security and Management Software Platform Provides Comprehensive Solution to Control Security for Windows Mobile-based Devices

Dallas, Texas - March 24, 2004 - CREDANT Technologies(R), the market leader in providing software that enables organizations to control security enterprise-wide for mobile workers, today announced support for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software for Smartphones and Pocket PCs on CREDANT(R) Mobile Guardian, its award-winning security and management software platform.

A highly-scalable holistic solution, CREDANT Mobile Guardian was designed to support diverse types of mobile devices while addressing the unique security and management requirements of the mobile ecosystem, including protecting mobile devices while untethered, wireless access and the enterprise from rogue mobile devices. Combining security and device management, CREDANT Mobile Guardian integrates with Microsoft Active Directory to provide a centralized, cost-effective way for organizations to administer security policies across a broad spectrum of mobile devices that now includes Smartphones and Pocket PCs running Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software.

"CREDANT's strategic membership in the Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC) enabled us to stay ahead of the market and deliver support for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition in the upcoming release of CREDANT Mobile Guardian," said Bob Heard, president and CEO, CREDANT Technologies. "It's critical that our releases coincide with partner releases to ensure that our customers do not experience gaps in security as they transition to new hardware platforms that support Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition."

"With Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, Microsoft is providing to its partners a robust mobile platform from which to develop compelling and innovative applications that will deliver increased business value to enterprise customers," said Julie Wymetalek, manager of the MPAC program at Microsoft Corp. "With CREDANT Mobile Guardian, CREDANT Technologies helps enable Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition customers to control security enterprise wide for mobile employees. This technology will continue to play an important role in propelling the industry forward."

Availability

Beta release of CREDANT Mobile Guardian supporting Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition will be available in June 2004. Pricing starts at $36/user before volume discounts. For more information call 866-273-3268 or visit our web site at www.credant.com.

About CREDANT Technologies

CREDANT Technologies is the market leader in providing software that enables organizations to control security enterprise-wide for mobile workers. CREDANT's award-winning security and management software platform protects mobile devices, wireless access and the enterprise from unsecured mobile devices. With CREDANT Mobile Guardian, organizations can safely use mobile and wireless technologies to increase employee productivity. A highly-scalable holistic solution, CREDANT Mobile Guardian uniquely combines security and device management and integrates with Microsoft Active Directory to centralize policy management and administration. Providing extensive hardware platform support, CREDANT Mobile Guardian enforces security on Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Smartphones and Pocket PC devices and Microsoft Windows-based notebooks and tablets. CREDANT's customers and strategic partners include Global 2000 companies such as EDS, Hewlett-Packard, IBM Global Services, Intel, Microsoft, PalmOne, PalmSource, Schindler Elevator and Symbol. Austin Ventures, Intel Capital and Menlo Ventures are investors in CREDANT Technologies. For more information, visit www.credant.com.

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