Birdstep announces new version of SafeMove mobile VPN software

(Oslo, 23 November 2009) Birdstep Technology, a leading provider of wireless connectivity and security software, today announced the latest release of SafeMove, its open standards compliant Mobile VPN solution. Among other significant improvements, SafeMove 5.0 delivers new security options via support for PKI Certificates in Microsoft’s CA infrastructure and an expanded range of client platforms with support for Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5.

“Public sector organisations want to realise the benefits of remote access and mobile working but security is always an important consideration”, commented Andrew Ricketts, Comsec Business Director, for the information systems security activities of Thales, a leading provider of information systems and communications security to governments and enterprises worldwide and a SafeMove partner, “this new version of SafeMove will allow us to address those security needs whilst retaining a level of flexibility for the end user”. “We are pleased to announce this much improved version of SafeMove,” said Torbjörn Sandberg, CEO and President of Birdstep Technology. “We are meeting the enterprise demand for a common set of security standards across a wide range of operating systems, especially those used by mobile workers. SafeMove 5.0 makes life easier for IT departments and end users alike as they struggle to cope with the increasing choice and availability of wireless networks and mobile device platforms whilst keeping communications costs under control.” SafeMove 5.0 also responds to real-time application requirements by introducing a new VPN engine that improves throughput and scalability. This is particularly beneficial for the performance of VoIP, video and other live-collaboration applications. Key features of SafeMove 5.0 include: • Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5 support including Seamless Roaming and Session Persistence • Nokia S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 device support • Enhanced VPN performance with new VPN engine • Pre-installed SafeMove Appliance for speed of deployment • SafeMove Client security and deployment improvements including a Stateful Firewall and signed drivers on Windows 32-bit platforms • Support for PKI certificates in the Windows Keystore enabling even faster deployment and a more transparent, genuine “zero-click” user experience SafeMove 5.0 will be available in December 2009. For more information, please visit www.birdstep.com/safemove.