Columbitech Simplifies Retail Security With Application-Transparent Mobile Solution for All Wireless Environments

Mobile VPN Enables Secure Access to All WiFi and 3G Networks While Meeting PCI
Compliance
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
Columbitech today announced it is providing an application-transparent mobile
solution to retailers targeted at simplifying wireless retail security while
complying with PCI DSS standards. The Columbitech Mobile VPN enables retailers
to secure the entire wireless environment for all users, mobile devices and
applications. With one single software-based solution, retailers increase
productivity and ensure security with reliable connectivity, all while
minimizing costs.

As the only TLS-based software solution to secure both WiFi (WLAN) and 3G (WWAN)
environments, the Columbitech mobile VPN provides retailers with a more
cost-effective alternative to WPA2 to secure all wireless networks. The mobile
VPN also allows retail workers to focus on productivity with Single Sign On
functionality providing uninterrupted connectivity and session persistence.

Retailers continue to take advantage of wireless technology and the productivity
benefits of mobile devices such as POS terminals, mobile computers and smart
phones. In doing so, additional security products are often needed to fully
secure the store`s entire network, including access to company and customer
data. The Columbitech mobile VPN eliminates the need for multiple security
products by providing one seamless security solution for all users and devices.
For example, a retail employee using a mobile device for inventory management
can walk from an aisle inside the store to a delivery truck outside with
continued security and connectivity - increasing productivity for users as well
as the retailer`s bottom line.

Using the Columbitech mobile VPN, retailers will also benefit from instant
software updates as security standards evolve, which prevents the need to
replace expensive equipment. This reduces costs and allows retailers to maintain
full security while addressing future applications and requirements.

"Retailers must carefully monitor wireless network security, especially
regarding WPA TKIP implementations - which were recently cracked," said Asa
Holmstrom, president of Columbitech. "This latest development underscores the
importance of a software security product such as the award-winning Columbitech
mobile VPN, which can update new security standards to ensure complete security
at all times."

Columbitech`s offering for retailers support a wide range of retail devices and
operating systems from proprietary to Windows Mobile 6.1. The Columbitech mobile
VPN was recently recognized by Frost & Sullivan with the 2008 Global Market
Strategy Leadership Award.

About Columbitech

Columbitech, the world`s most deployed mobile VPN provider, enables fearless
enterprise mobility and unleashes the power of wireless. Its software solution
offers seamless security for any mobile device and application, with support for
WLAN and public networks, including 3G, 4G and WiMAX. The Columbitech solution
provides transparent access to enterprise applications from any network, without
requiring any changes to hardware.

With over 2 million deployed users, customers include three of the top ten U.S.
retailers, several large European service providers and all military branches in
the U.S. The embedded solution is OEM licensed by leading companies, including
Motorola and Ericsson. The Columbitech solution holds a FIPS 140-2
certification. The company is privately held with offices in Stockholm, Sweden,
and New York, USA.

Columbitech, Inc.
Asa Holmstrom, 212-946-2799
asa.holmstrom@columbitech.com
or
Vantage Communications
Fran Bosecker, 845-536-1416
fbosecker@pr-vantage.com

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