Praxedo Unveils the Praxedo Mobile Solution for BlackBerry Smartphones

A solution for managing and monitoring service calls in real time that delivers higher business productivity

Paris, France - Praxedo, a software publisher specializing in the provision of computerized services to field workers, announces today the rollout of the Praxedo Mobile solution for BlackBerry® smartphones.

Suited to maintenance, after-sales service, inspection, survey work, personal service and transport environments, Praxedo Mobile is a software package that helps businesses schedule and track the service calls of their field workers in real time. Companies that use it in conjunction with BlackBerry smartphones and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server can now optimize their resources and enhance the flow of information to and from their mobile workforce.

The Praxedo Mobile solution comprises two modules.
The first module a Web interface designed for managing work orders, whether they involve technical inspection, delivery, on-site repairs or other similar tasks.
Branch directors, dispatchers and supervisors can use it to generate work orders, optimize scheduling by calling in “the right person at the right time” and analyze reports from the field.

The Web interface offers advanced parametering that allows companies to custom-configure the Praxedo Mobile application (e.g. generating data entry forms and work order templates).

Thanks to the second module, field workers can access the work order lists assigned to them on their BlackBerry smartphones. Orders are forwarded via a secure wireless connection.

Technicians, delivery people and other mobile workers find out from their BlackBerry smartphones what jobs they are to perform, along with all the information they need to do so (e.g. the address, type of equipment failure, number of parcels to be delivered).

Afterwards, they send their reports directly from the field. On their smartphones, they can access pop-up menus, check boxes, numerical fields and text fields. They can also take photos and record total activity time (the total working day, the length of each operation, etc.), materials used (e.g. spare parts) and mileage.

Field workers with GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphones can even use their handset to facilitate navigation and discover the most convenient routes for getting from one service call to the next.

About Praxedo
Praxedo is a software publisher specialising in the provision of computerised services to field workers, particularly technicians, drivers/delivery personnel and sales representatives. Praxedo publishes the Praxedo Mobile operations management and geolocation platform. Widely recognised for its easy installation and use, the Praxedo Mobile platform adapts to the functional context of each individual company thanks to simple parametering. The use of a mobile terminal in communication with a PDA or a Smartphone, for example, enhances your company’s response capabilities and productivity.

Praxedo is a company wholeheartedly devoted to software innovation. Created in 2004, it was named a “Jeune Entreprise Innovante” (Young Innovative Enterprise) by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Praxedo also won the Operational Performance and Excellence award at the 2008 Innovation Awards, presented by Orange Business Service and Syntec Informatique.

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Zain, EMS and RIM Introduce the BlackBerry Solution in Malawi

Blantyre, Malawi and Waterloo, ON, Canada - Zain Malawi, Emitac Mobile Solutions (EMS) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® solution in Malawi. The BlackBerry solution brings together smartphones, software and services to allow easy wireless access to email, phone, calendar, web, multimedia and other business and lifestyle applications. Zain customers in Malawi will now be able to enjoy the freedom and productivity benefits of using BlackBerry® smartphones to stay connected to people and information on the go.

Announcing the launch, Zain Malawi Managing Director Fayaz King said the BlackBerry solution underscores Zain’s commitment in revolutionizing Malawi’s telecommunication industry. King stated, “We are the masters of innovation. This is another important launch from Zain and shows great progress in Malawi’s telecommunication sector. It further demonstrates our commitment to giving customers state-of-the-art mobile telecommunication services.”

“Our relationship with Zain continues to strengthen and customers will greatly benefit from access to the industry leading BlackBerry solution,” said Babar Khan, CEO of Emitac Mobile Solutions, RIM's strategic channel partner in the region. “We offer the highest level of commitment, backed by world class customer support, to assist Zain Malawi in delivering this cutting edge solution.”

Mark Guibert, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at RIM added, “It is with great pleasure that RIM has worked with Zain and EMS to introduce the BlackBerry solution in Malawi. BlackBerry smartphones are the right choice for people seeking stylish smartphones with advanced, easy-to-use features that can help them stay connected, productive and entertained while they are on the move.”

At launch, Zain will offer the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900, the thinnest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 features a brilliant display, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, and is a great choice for users who want the full power of a BlackBerry smartphone in a small, stylish design. The BlackBerry Curve smartphone fits your hand like it fits your life, perfectly.
Zain is also offering BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for corporate customers and BlackBerry® Internet Service for smaller businesses and individual users:
BlackBerry Enterprise Server is designed for organisations that manage their own email servers. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server software tightly integrates with IBM® Lotus® Domino®, Microsoft® Exchange and Novell® GroupWise® and uses advanced encryption and IT features to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data.

BlackBerry Internet Service is designed for smaller businesses and individuals. It allows customers to access up to 10 supported corporate and personal email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts, such as Yahoo! Mail and Google Mail) from a single device.

About EMS
Emitac Mobile Solutions (EMS) is a Dubai based solutions and service provider and RIM strategic channel partner focused on the delivery, implementation and support of BlackBerry® Solutions. Delivered by an experienced team of mobile professionals, EMS provides the mobile operator with sales, marketing, distribution, solution implementation and technical support services for the BlackBerry wireless platform from Research In Motion (RIM). For organizations using the BlackBerry wireless platform, EMS provides the ability to rapidly create, deploy and manage robust client-server wireless applications that reduce an organization's total cost of ownership and significantly increases the value of their mobile technology investment. EMS is the region’s first Mobile Virtual Solutions Provider (MVSP) whose services are delivered through partnerships the company has with mobile operators in the Gulf, North Africa and Eastern Europe. For more information about EMS please visit www.emsmobile.ae.

About Zain
Zain is an emerging player in the field of telecommunications aiming to become one of the top ten mobile operators in the world by 2011. Zain was established in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator. Since 2003, it has grown significantly becoming the 4th largest mobile network in the world in terms of geographic presence with a footprint in 22 countries spread across the Middle East and Africa providing mobile voice and data services to 56.3 million active customers (as at 30 September 2008).

Zain operates in the following countries: Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malawi, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. In Lebanon, the company manages the network on behalf of the government operating as mtc-touch.

In Malawi, Zain is the leading telecommunications company, with a reputation for leading in innovation through the introduction of various state of the art products and services like GPRS, Web2SMS and Voicemail.

The Zain brand is wholly owned by Mobile Telecommunications Company KSC, which is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (Stock ticker: ZAIN). The company had a market capitalization of over US$ 23.4 billion on 30 September, 2008.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

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Translation Software with Speech Capabilities for BlackBerry Smartphones Gets You Connected and Understood

Interlecta™, a world leader in translation and messaging technologies, presents its upgraded translation software featuring Text-to-Speech and Image Translation capabilities

Interlecta™ Translator is now available for BlackBerry® smartphones providing a truly powerful tool for translating text, SMS and email. New extras have been incorporated such as translating text directly from an image and Text-to-Speech (TTS), which provides voice playback of translations spoken by a native speaker. Unrivalled speed of translation and the highest levels of translation accuracy make the Interlecta Translator an indispensable mobile communication tool.

With industry-leading translation accuracy on BlackBerry smartphones, users can translate typed text, and incoming or outgoing SMS and email messages directly on the display. Interlecta offers a rapidly growing list of over 36 languages to translate on your smartphone. Translation accuracy is further enhanced by selecting specialized topic dialogue dictionaries such as for computers, business, law, medicine, etc.

In addition to Interlecta's text, SMS and email translation, upgraded innovations have been incorporated including Image Translation, employing Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, and Speech Translation using Text-To-Speech (TTS).

• The Image Translation functionality recognizes and extracts the text from a photo, taken with the camera on a BlackBerry smartphone, and then translates it into a language of the user's choice.
  
• The Text-to-Speech feature allows the server-side generation of speech that is then sent back to the smartphone and pronounced clearly in the voice of a native speaker.
  
• The actual translation is executed in a sub-second response time on Interlecta's remote and powerful servers. The application makes for a highly accurate, very light multilingual communication tool users can carry in their pocket.

With Interlecta, it is now possible to connect quickly and effectively with foreign business partners, employees, service subscribers and friends. Messaging and translation expertise at your fingertips enables global enterprise communication and collaboration across multilingual borders.

Interlecta's translation application comes with an extendable library of languages, with additions made on a regular basis. These include the world's most frequently used Latin European languages, Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese as well as rare languages including Pushtu, Tagalog, Somali and Urdu.

About Interlecta
Established in 2007 by a seasoned development team with extensive experience in machine translation and messaging, Interlecta is based in Bulgaria and employs a dynamic team of coding and linguistic professionals from one of the country's most renowned universities, the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo. The company develops messaging and translation solutions for mobile devices covering all platforms including: BlackBerry® solution, J2ME, Symbian, iPhone and Android operating systems.

As a full-service MT development enterprise, Interlecta’s markets include travel, hospitality, trade, customer service, virtual team management and social networking worldwide. The company's innovative technology incorporates modular concepts and allows effortless integration applicable to various domains.

Over the past year, Interlecta has been awarded the TOP INNOVATOR position at the Mobile Innovation Global Awards at the GSMA Mobile Innovation Contest in Barcelona and was selected as first Runner Up in the 2008 Nokia “Mobile Rules” Enterprise Application Contest. Recent participation as a BlackBerry® ISV Alliance member at Research In Motion's (RIM) booth at the 2009 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona allowed us to present our most recent upgrades to the Interlecta Translation Server product suite.

For more information about Interlecta™ see http://www.interlecta.com and http://home.interlecta.com/mobile.

For press details visit http://home.interlecta.com/press-20090429.

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Vodafone and RIM launch GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphones in Egypt

Cairo, Egypt and Waterloo, ON, Canada - Vodafone Egypt and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced a portfolio of high-performance GPS-enabled BlackBerry® smartphones in Egypt, including the BlackBerry® Storm™, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900, and BlackBerry® Bold™.

Vodafone was the first operator to launch the BlackBerry® solution in Egypt in 2004. Launching the new range of GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphones for enterprise and individual users further underscores Vodafone's commitment to maintain a leadership position within the Egyptian market, delivering state-of-the-art products and services to customers.

BlackBerry smartphones provide customers with easy wireless access to email, phone, organiser, web, multimedia and a wide range of other business and lifestyle applications. Through the new GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphones from Vodafone, users gain incredible functionality and can enjoy the many benefits of location-based applications in the palm of their hands.

Honoured with the GSMA’s Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough award at Mobile World Congress 2009, the BlackBerry Storm smartphone features the world’s first clickable touch-screen. The screen depresses ever so slightly when pressed, dramatically enhancing the touch interface for both typing and navigation. Purpose built for Vodafone and its partners, the BlackBerry Storm smartphone offers a large and stunning display together with a first class phone and the industry’s leading email and messaging capabilities, as well as many other powerful features including 3G (HSPA) network support, desktop-style web pages, advanced multimedia capabilities, 3.2 megapixel camera and built-in GPS – all designed to give users an exceptional mobile experience.

Sporting an extremely sleek style, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone incorporates a full-QWERTY keyboard and an intuitive trackball that allow easy typing and navigation. Its 3.2 megapixel camera takes sharp, print-quality pictures and features auto focus, digital zoom, flash and video recording*. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 has an expansive feature set that keeps users easily connected to family, friends and colleagues. It also offers global connectivity support, Wi-Fi®, GPS, a next generation 512MHz processor and a stunning hi-resolution display.

The BlackBerry Bold smartphone supports tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and also comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. Featuring a lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leatherette back plate, the BlackBerry Bold is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration. The smartphone's stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard make the BlackBerry Bold smartphone a ‘must have’ for power users and business professionals alike.

Supported on Vodafone’s fast and reliable network, these three BlackBerry smartphones enable users to make the most of their time and do more with great ease and efficiency.

*Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately

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About Vodafone Egypt
Vodafone Egypt is a total communications provider, offering customers voice, data, and 3G broadband and fixed internet. Vodafone Egypt now boasts a team of more than 3600 employees serving more than 17.6 million customers (Dec. 2008) nationwide. Vodafone Egypt offers roaming services through agreements with more than 438 partners from more than 153 countries. More information about Vodafone Egypt can be found at www.vodafone.com.eg

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.BlackBerry.com.

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SAP and RIM Announce Availability of Integrated SAP® CRM and BlackBerry Solution

ORLANDO, Fla. - SAP AG (NYSE: SAP AG) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the availability of an integrated solution that provides customers with anytime, anywhere access to the SAP® Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) application on BlackBerry® smartphones. The new BlackBerry® Sales Client for SAP CRM, which was recognized at SAPPHIRE® 2009 with an SAP Pinnacle Award for Innovation, is now available from RIM, giving sales reps simple, secure, real-time access to customer information in SAP CRM with the same seamless and intuitive experience they have come to expect from BlackBerry smartphones. The new solution is being showcased by SAP and RIM at SAPPHIRE.

As enterprise mobility using smartphones becomes a business necessity, SAP and RIM are working to address the needs and expectations of business users through an integrated solution that enables secure real-time access to SAP CRM. The integrated solution benefits organizations with enhanced employee productivity and service while empowering mobile users with the ability to access critical customer information on the go. The integrated solution also leverages the inherent security, management capabilities and efficiency of the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution, and introduces a number of key innovations for mobile CRM, including:

Instant Access to Up-to-Date Information – In just one or two clicks, users can gain access to up-to-date client information from a BlackBerry smartphone, including contacts, sales leads and logged activities. This seamless and intuitive CRM experience is made possible through deep integration between the SAP CRM application, the BlackBerry® Sales Client for SAP CRM and core BlackBerry smartphone applications.

Push-Based Notifications – The new solution can automatically deliver or “push” all customer data updates in the SAP CRM system immediately to the user, as well as push sales leads immediately to the sales representative’s BlackBerry smartphone inbox with one-click access to the new information.

Access to CRM Data Anytime, Anywhere – Users rely on their BlackBerry smartphones for access to people and information on the go. This new solution enables contacts and account information to be continuously accessible on BlackBerry smartphones, and a local cache system allows access to certain information even if the user is outside of network coverage.

Industry-Leading Security – Established enterprise application security from SAP combined with the renowned wireless security of the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution provides end-to-end encryption to help protect confidential customer information whether stored on a BlackBerry smartphone, in transit or in the SAP CRM application. IT administrators can also securely deploy the BlackBerry Sales Client for SAP CRM to users over-the-air.

“The integration of SAP CRM with BlackBerry smartphones provides simple, quick mobile access to customer information,” said Bob Stutz, corporate officer and member of the Executive Council, SAP AG. “SAP and RIM have converged the worlds of applications and mobility on BlackBerry smartphones, empowering mobile users through continuous access to essential information that leads to increased sales, service, effectiveness and overall performance. We look forward to our continuing co-innovation with RIM to support mobile workers in reaping the benefits of real-time mobile access to enterprise applications in a secure setting.”

“SAP and RIM are setting a new standard for mobile CRM with a highly refined and secure user experience that will enable even greater adoption,” said Jim Balsillie, co-CEO, Research In Motion. “This innovative new solution elegantly extends valuable customer information in SAP CRM to BlackBerry smartphones by leveraging the BlackBerry platform’s core strengths, including reliability, real-time push technology, deep application integration and market-leading security. Together, we are delivering the best in enterprise mobility.”

For more information, please visit: www.blackberry.com/sap.

SAPPHIRE® 2009 Orlando
More than 10,000 customers, partners and technical experts are convening at SAPPHIRE® 2009 to discover how SAP and its thriving partner ecosystem are delivering IT solutions that help today’s best-run businesses achieve clarity in every area of their operations. SAP’s premier educational and networking event, SAPPHIRE is the one occasion where senior executives, business managers, and decision-makers can come together every year to explore how innovative business solutions foster long-term, profitable growth. SAPPHIRE 2009 is being held in Orlando, Florida, May 11-14. For more information, please visit www.sap.com/sapphire. Join the conversation via Twitter at #sapphire09.

Based on the success of last year’s events, SAP and the Americas’ SAP Users’ Group (ASUG) are co-locating their premier events in Orlando, where the 2009 ASUG Annual Conference takes place May 11-14.

In addition to SAPPHIRE 2009, SAP is also hosting SAP® World Tour 2009, a series of local events in more than 70 cities through Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. For more information, visit the SAP World Tour event page on sap.com.

Note to Editors:
Webcasts, announcements, media roundtables, keynote presentations and podcasts from SAPPHIRE 2009 will be available in the event’s virtual newsroom at: www.sap.com/about/newsroom/sapphire. To preview and download broadcast-standard stock footage and press photos digitally, please visit www.sap.com/photos. On this platform, you can find high-resolution material for your media channels. To view video stories on diverse topics, visit www.sap-tv.com. From this site, you can embed videos into your own Web pages, share video via e-mail links and subscribe to RSS feeds from SAP TV.

About SAP
SAP is the world’s leading provider of business software(*), offering applications and services that enable companies of all sizes and in more than 25 industries to become best-run businesses. With more than 86,000 customers in over 120 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE, under the symbol “SAP.” For more information, visit www.sap.com.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

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(*) SAP defines business software as comprising enterprise resource planning and related applications.

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Handmark Collaborates with Thomson Reuters to Launch New App for BlackBerry Smartphones

Kansas City, MO - Handmark®, the leading developer and distributor of mobile games, applications and storefronts, today announced it has leveraged its proprietary Mobile Publishing Platform technology to release a new mobile application for Thomson Reuters.

Today's launch is the latest in Thomson Reuters' long standing commitment to mobile innovation, and is specifically developed for a rapid read-in to what's moving markets. This new mobile application gives BlackBerry® smartphone users one-click access to Thomson Reuters deep business news, award-winning photography, market data and financial information.

“We are pleased to support Thomson Reuters as they continue to embrace the need to make their news and media services available to mobile consumers around the world,” said Evan Conway, executive vice president of Marketing for Handmark. “Our experience with mobile content development and distribution paired with their trusted, news and information promises to deliver a fantastic experience for BlackBerry users.”

Key features and benefits of the new Thomson Reuters mobile application include:

• News stories from a variety of categories including world, sports, politics, environment, health, and business
• Full story articles and photos optimized for easy reading on a mobile device
• Ability to select region – US, Canada, UK, or India – for localized content
• Up-to-the-minute market data including indices, commodities and currencies by region
• Designed to support offline use when users don’t have service or an Internet connection
• Personalized stocks tab so users can track only the stocks that they want
• Keywords and My Feeds tab that allows users to customized news feeds that are of special interest

“Handmark worked closely with our team to develop an application that continues to build on Thomson Reuters' success delivering multimedia to mobile services, putting our content in the hands of business professionals anytime, anyplace, anyway,” Alisa Bowen, senior vice president, head of consumer publishing.

The Handmark Mobile Publishing Platform enables media companies and content publishers around the world to create their own branded, always-on personalized mobile applications. The mobile applications are fast and simple to bring to market and provide a unique expansion opportunity, delivering 20x the number of page views over traditional mobile websites. Content is optimized for the mobile screen and is only a click away through a branded icon on the home screen of a mobile device.

The Thomson Reuters mobile application is immediately available to download via the Handmark website at www.handmark.com/company/mpp, and will soon be available on BlackBerry App World™: www.blackberry.com/appworld .

About HANDMARK
Handmark is the leading developer and distributor of games, applications and storefronts for mobile phones. The company offers a comprehensive range of mobile media solutions for consumers, as well as businesses looking to expand their reach by offering compelling mobile content and services across a wide range of mobile operating systems and handsets. Handmark has been recognized for its mobile development expertise and management of a variety of desktop and on-device mobile stores full of the industry’s best games, applications and ringtones. Pocket Express®, the company’s flagship news and information service is a fast, simple, free alternative to traditional mobile browsing offering instant access to up to the minute news, sports, weather, travel information and more.

© 2009 Handmark, Inc.; Handmark®, Pocket Express®, Astraware®, FreeRange Communications, and the distinctive hand design are registered trademarks of Handmark, Inc. in the U.S. and other territories. All rights reserved. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

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Astute’s Innovation Recognised at Prestigious Wireless Leadership Awards

Astute’s Pioneering mCare Application Enables Doctors to Access and Update Critical Patient Records on the Move

Cambridge, UK - Astute Mobile Data Solutions, the UK’s premier application provider for the BlackBerry® platform, today announced that its innovation has again been recognised at the 2009 Wireless Leadership Awards, where it was named a finalist in the Innovation in Public Sector category. Astute was recognized for its mCare application, which was developed for Northern Doctors Urgent Care (NDUC), enabling physicians to access and update patient records from their BlackBerry® smartphones in real-time.

The Wireless Leadership Awards are designed to support innovation, celebrating and showcasing cutting-edge solutions that have a real impact on working efficiencies. With just three award categories (public sector, private sector and business impact) being recognised as a finalist for the Innovation in Public Sector category again demonstrates Astute’s leading position in empowering government and public sector organisations to reap the efficiencies of wireless solutions.

Simon Poole, Managing Director of Astute, said: “We are delighted to once again be recognised for our innovative solutions. The robust and secure nature of the BlackBerry solution makes it a great platform for delivering end-to-end business mobility solutions that improve efficiency with access to business critical applications.”

The mCare application was custom built by Astute for NDUC, a leading UK organisation for large-scale unscheduled patient care provision. mCare allows out-of-hours physicians to securely access and update patient records from their BlackBerry smartphones in real-time, while using the NDUC’s own Microsoft SQL clinical database and meeting all of the UK's stringent security requirements for safeguarding patient records and confidentiality.

In addition to having the most up-to-date patient records available during out of hours and at home consultations, mCare also enables physicians to securely send consultation details back to the control centre in real-time, saving almost an hour of record updating per shift. Moreover, as the information is temporarily stored in the mCare application, the clinician can work with the patient without worrying about losing data if they are out of wireless coverage.

Ben Stobbs, IT and Telecommunications Manager of NDUC said "It was vital to NDUC that the solution we implemented was secure, cost effective and saved time. Astute worked closely with us in developing the solution with our specific requirements in mind, combining access to clinical records with other value-added functionality."

John Harrison, CEO of NDUC further added, "There isn't a GP who doesn't like the BlackBerry solution because it's changed the way they work and helps them do their jobs better."

About Astute Mobile Data Solutions
Astute is an award-winning mobile solutions specialist; expert in developing technical solutions that improve organisational efficiencies by enabling people to work on the move. As the UK’s premier application provider for the BlackBerry platform, Astute offers solutions that range from highly secure email access, through to mobilising bespoke business systems and empowering people with information at their fingertips.

Astute’s customers span the private and public sectors. Private sector customers include household names in the banking and media sectors, with Astute’s public sector customers covering a wide range of fields including medical, local government and defence.

Winner of the ‘Driving Innovation in the Public Sector’ 2008 award at the EMEA BlackBerry® Alliance Summit and shortlisted for the 2009 National Business Awards that are sponsored by Orange, Astute has the technical skills, combined with exceptional service and support to ensure that customers achieve a real return on their investment in mobility solutions.
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About NDUC
Established more than 10 years ago, NDUC is a leading out of hours care provider, serving patients across Northumberland, Newcastle, North and South Tyneside.

Outside of normal GP surgery hours, patient calls are answered by trained call operators at NDUC's Longbenton call centre. In most cases, they will arrange for a GP to call back and if the call is clinically urgent this will be within minutes. The GP will discuss the patient’s symptoms with them and decide on further action if required. In practice, this might mean a face-to-face consultation at one of NDUC's seven urgent care centres, a home visit by a doctor or by providing advice over the telephone.

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