VeriSign(R) Identity Protection Mobile Application on Verizon Wireless Phones Makes Security More Accessible

Application From VeriSign Transforms Wireless Phones Into Strong Authentication Credentials

BASKING RIDGE, NJ and MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA–(Marketwire – 01/27/10) – Verizon Wireless customers seeking added safeguards to help protect their online data can now use VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP) Access for Mobile, an application from VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN – News), the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure for the networked world.

VIP Access for Mobile is a free application that transforms mobile devices into VIP authentication credentials that help customers protect their online data. VIP Access for Mobile displays a security code on a mobile phone that customers can use as a second factor of authentication in addition to usernames and passwords when accessing online accounts. The security code acts as a unique, one-time password that changes automatically every 30 seconds.

“Bringing VIP Access for Mobile to Verizon Wireless customers dramatically broadens the footprint of VIP authentication and puts a powerful tool against identity fraud into the hands of millions of mobile users,” said Kerry Loftus, vice president of User Authentication at VeriSign. “We’re proud to work with Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless provider, to deploy strong authentication with an application that makes these safeguards fast, easy and free for subscribers to install and use.”

“The VeriSign app gives our customers another tool to use as they work to keep their online information secure,” said Ed Ruth, director, Strategic Business Development and Partner Management at Verizon Wireless.

VIP Access for Mobile is the only two-factor authentication credential certified for BREW? (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless), which allows mobile users to reliably access trusted applications directly from their phones. Customers can get the easy-to-install application from their wireless phones by selecting the Business Tools/Information category in the Media Center/Get It Now?, or by visiting the online media store at www.mediastore.verizonwireless.com. Airtime, data usage and messaging fees may apply during download and use of the application.

VIP Authentication Service enables small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) and large enterprises to provide secure remote log-in to corporate intranets, partner portals and virtual private networks (VPN), as well as consumer online banking and mobile payment services.

Provided as a cloud-based authentication service, the VIP Authentication Service — also known as strong or two-factor authentication — provides an additional layer of protection beyond standard username and password sign-on. Two-factor authentication works by requiring each user to provide not just a username and password but also a second factor, in this case, a unique one-time six-digit security code generated by a user’s VIP authentication credential.

When online businesses protect their sites and users with the VIP Authentication Service, they become members of the unique VIP Network, which allows users to use a single security credential to authenticate themselves across any VIP-enabled Web site. By leveraging the cloud-based service, VIP Authentication Service delivers lower total cost of ownership, fast deployment of two-factor authentication, and improved ease of use for IT administrators and end users of Fortune 500 enterprises and online businesses.

For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, along with a list of compatible phones, please visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ – News) and Vodafone (NASDAQ and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About VeriSign

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN – News) is the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world. Billions of times each day, VeriSign helps companies and consumers all over the world engage in communications and commerce with confidence. Additional news and information about the company is available at www.verisign.com.

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CTM Expands Their RADCOM Deployment to Include Mobile Broadband IP Interfaces in the 3G Network

TEL AVIV, Israel, January 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — RADCOM Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDCM) today announced that CTM, a major Macau telecom operator, has decided to expand their deployment of RADCOM equipment. CTM is an established satisfied RADCOM customer, providing services in Macau, a major tourist center, therefore facing complex telecommunications challenges.

CTM has been a long standing RADCOM customer, since their first 2G cellular deployments. In the past few years they have gradually increased their deployment of RADCOM’s Omni-Q Service Assurance Solution to match their growing network. CTM are now expanding their network to support mobile broadband. This RADCOM customer needed more sophisticated equipment to cope with the challenges of the 3G network and continue to provide customer satisfaction. As long-term satisfied customers, CTM turned to RADCOM for a solution. RADCOM was able to supply a complete network monitoring solution for CTM’s 3G network.

“We are delighted that we can continue to fulfill the developing requirements of this long-term satisfied customer.” said Yoram Sherman, RADCOM’s VP Sales APAC. “As CTM’s network grows and becomes more sophisticated, we succeed in meeting their needs time and again”.

“RADCOM already enables CTM to develop and offer location based promotional SMS services to our corporate customers”, said Stephen KI Chau, General Manager for network development in CTM. “Now they have added a complete solution for our 3G network so we can give full support to mobile broadband”.

About RADCOM

RADCOM develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative network test and service monitoring solutions for communications service providers and equipment vendors. The Company specializes in next-generation Cellular as well as IMS, Voice, Data and VoIP networks. Its solutions are used in the development and installation of network equipment and in the maintenance of operational networks. The Company’s products facilitate fault management, network service performance monitoring and analysis, troubleshooting and pre-mediation. RADCOM’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol RDCM. For more information, please visit http://www.RADCOM.com.

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Socket Mobile Releases ‘Simple-to-Use’ 2D Cordless Barcode Scanners

The Socket Bluetooth(R) Cordless Hand Scanner(TM) 7X and 7XRx Are the Smallest, Most Powerful Scanners on the Market, Rounding Off the Popular Series 7 Product Line

NEWARK, CA–(Marketwire – 01/27/10) – Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCKT – News), an innovative provider of mobile productivity solutions, today announced the availability of its newest two-dimensional (2D) barcode scanners — the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7X and an antimicrobial version, the CHS 7XRx.

“Our 2D cordless barcode scanners are lightweight and extremely compact in size; design efforts were focused on creating a state-of-the-art, portable barcode scanning solution that fits a diverse set of application requirements,” said Samantha Chu, data collection product manager at Socket Mobile. “We achieved our goal of providing the user with an ergonomic form-factor that fits comfortably in the hand. There’s currently no other 2D scanner like it on the market.”

“The CHS 7X and 7XRx employ a number of innovative and new design features including support for the Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) Profile. This means installation is ‘plug-and-play,’ just like a cordless keyboard, and the need to install barcode scanning software on the host computing platform is eliminated. There is also a built-in tactile vibration mode that confirms successful scans and wireless data transfer, which is particularly useful in high ambient noise environments,” said Chu.

The Socket Bluetooth CHS 7X is the standard version of the 2D barcode scanner. It is designed for use with business mobility software applications in hospitality, retail and the public sector such as asset tracking, field service and inventory control.

The Socket Bluetooth CHS 7XRx is designed for use in healthcare applications such as scanning patient wristbands for identification purposes and reading medications imprinted with 2D barcodes. The Socket Bluetooth CHS 7XRx incorporates everything the standard version has plus the added benefit of an antimicrobial casing, which is essential in healthcare settings in that it provides significant protection to the devices against the multiplication and spread of potentially harmful bacteria and microbes.

Both 2D barcode scanners cordlessly interface with a variety of Bluetooth devices including the Socket SoMo? 650 handheld computer, laptops, tablet and desktop PCs, as well as many other mobile PDAs and smart phones. The ergonomic design and long battery life of the CHS ensure the device is easy to carry and comfortable to use over extended periods, and allows multi-shift operation on a single charge.

“This barcode scanner is a game changer,” said Chuck Furedy, Sr. vice president of worldwide sales at Socket Mobile. “2D barcodes have been around since the late 1980s, but only in the last few years have we seen vast improvements in the imaging technology used to create and read these barcodes. With many of the practical and functional limitations of 2D technology behind us, 2D applications are becoming a significant portion of the market, and I believe we’re at the turning point where image-based readers, such as the CHS 7X, will become the technology of choice in many of the vertical markets historically served by laser-based solutions alone.”

Because 2D barcodes make use of the vertical dimension to increase the data density within the symbology, they are able to hold more information than conventional 1D linear barcodes. Some examples of the type of information commonly converted into 2D barcodes are website URLs, personal contact information, text messages and product information. Recent usage trends for 2D barcodes include smart phone applications used to display e-tickets for airlines and electronic coupons and payments in retail.

Features and Benefits:

--  Bluetooth HID Profile support -- easy to set-up and use    right out of the box with no additional software required
--  Tactile vibration recognition -- feel when you have    a successful scan, even in high-noise environments
--  Omni-directional barcode scanning -- read traditional    1D linear, stacked and 2D matrix symbologies from any    angle or direction
--  Standard (CHS 7X) and antimicrobial (CHS 7XRx) versions    available
--  Provides data editing features with special barcodes
--  Ruggedized case withstands multiple 5 ft. (1.5 m) drops,    and is dust, shock and water resistant
--  CMOS high-density imaging technology
--  Bluetooth v2.1 with 330 ft (100 m) range; decode distance    1.5 to 10.5inches (3.8 to 27 cm)
--  Operates for 10 hours on a single charge

Pricing and Availability:

Both versions of the CHS are available now:

--  Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7X; MSRP starting    at $650 and EUR 493
--  Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7XRx; MSRP    starting at $685
    and EUR 518

Additional versions of the CHS 7X and CHS 7XRx that includes SocketScan? Software are planned for release in early Q2 2010.

To purchase or for demo requests, contact a Socket Mobile sales representative.

For more information visit the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 website. To see the product in use, view the Socket CHS 7X demo video, and to learn more about 2D barcodes read our white paper: All About 2D Barcodes.

About Socket Mobile, Inc.

With more than 15 years of experience in the Automatic Identification and Data Capture market, Socket makes mobile computing and productivity work. The company offers a family of handheld computers and an extensive portfolio of AIDC peripherals designed specifically for business mobility deployments and to enable productivity increases and drive operational efficiencies in healthcare, hospitality and other vertical markets. The company also offers OEM solutions. Socket is headquartered in Newark, Calif. and can be reached at 510-933-3000 or www.socketmobile.com.

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SteelCloud Expands its Market with New SteelWorks FLEX+ Appliance Solution for BlackBerry Hosting Service Providers

HERNDON, Va., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — SteelCloud, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SCLD), a leading developer of mobility computing appliance solutions today announced SteelWorks® FLEX+, a new appliance solution for BlackBerry® Enterprise Server that expands its offerings to BlackBerry Alliance Members that offer hosted BlackBerry® services.

SteelWorks FLEX+ combines SteelCloud’s innovative appliance for BlackBerry Enterprise Server with hosted BlackBerry services. This combined solution allows BlackBerry service providers the flexibility of hosting the BlackBerry server technology at an end-user site, using an easy to install and support appliance, and a straightforward software licensing solution. SteelWorks FLEX+ eliminates upfront software license costs and provides a simple, cost-effective monthly license fee structure. SteelCloud, a BlackBerry Alliance Elite Member, will market SteelWorks FLEX+ to hosters in the 100+ countries where it is authorized to provide the license administration for hosted BlackBerry services.

“SteelWorks FLEX+ was developed based on the interest and requirements of our worldwide BlackBerry hosting partners,” said Brian Hajost, SteelCloud’s President and CEO. “We can now offer our partners, not only appliances and BlackBerry software, but also the flexibility to implement the technology either on-site or off-site. All parties benefit by expanding the market and creating upfront revenue opportunities from appliance sales and a reliable recurring revenue stream from software licensing.”

SteelWorks FLEX+ can be ordered immediately and shipments are scheduled to begin early in the Company’s second fiscal quarter.

About SteelCloud

SteelCloud is a developer of mobility computing appliance solutions. SteelCloud designs and architects specialized appliance solutions for mobile computing technologies including BlackBerry® Enterprise Server. SteelCloud delivers integrated hardware/software appliance solutions, to commercial and government enterprises, that focus on ease of deployment, policy compliance, and high availability. Additionally, SteelCloud distributes BlackBerry software licensing to companies worldwide that provided BlackBerry hosting services. Over its 20-year history, SteelCloud has won numerous awards for technical excellence and customer satisfaction. SteelCloud can be reached at (703) 674-5500. Additional information is available at www.steelcloud.com or by email at info@steelcloud.com

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Intrinsyc Software International Inc.: Destinator 9 Delivers Innovative and Intuitive GPS Navigation to Windows Marketplace for Mobile

Destinator continues its global expansion across application stores and handset manufacturers with its latest release in Windows Marketplace

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – 01/26/10) – Intrinsyc Software International, Inc. (TSX:ICS – News), a leading provider of software solutions for mobile devices, today announced that Destinator 9 is immediately available for purchase on the Windows Marketplace for Mobile (http://marketplace.windowsphone.com), the online applications and media portal for Windows phones. Drawing upon Intrinsyc’s deep heritage in designing software solutions for the world’s most recognized mobile brands; Destinator 9 delivers the most compelling user experience in the industry with a superior level of integration with the Windows Mobile? operating system and applications. Destinator is extremely reliable, backed by the industry’s most accurate maps and has a host of features unsurpassed in existing smartphone navigation applications. Designed to get people to their destinations easily, quickly, and safely, Destinator 9 for Windows Mobile includes updated on-board maps of the US and Canada from the leading provider of navigation map data-NAVTEQ-along with rich visual content such as extended lane guidance, speed limits, and 2D building footprints.

“Destinator has a long history of providing navigation to the world’s largest OEM PND and handset brands, like Motorola and LG Electronics. We are very excited to continue the expansion of Destinator sales through new direct to consumer channels with the launch on Windows Marketplace for Mobile,” said Souheil Gallouzi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Products Development, Intrinsyc. “Destinator delivers an unmatched bundle of features and value unseen in the navigation application market today. We strove to deliver an experience for the Windows Mobile platform that is full-featured and optimally integrated. With features like built-in Internet search, unique point-of-interest functions, and other real-time services, Destinator 9 is a great solution for anyone on the go.”

Destinator 9 has useful next-generation features unavailable in other Windows Mobile GPS navigation applications. The intuitive NavStrip? delivers one-click access to key navigation functions such as address entry, route, and search. With such intuitive features, Destinator gets you to your destinations with fewer “clicks” than other more complicated offerings. Users can browse maps in 2D or 3D views. The 3D display includes a horizon display that automatically updates based on weather conditions. The Destinator 9 weather feature provides a 3-day forecast for the user’s current location or destination. Users can navigate to any map location using the TapNGo? feature by simply using a long press on any point on the map and then tapping “Go” for voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation. TapNGo also features other actions such as “Call”, “Save” location, and “Add to Trip Planner”.

With Destinator 9, users can also enjoy multi-destination routing by setting multiple trips with various stops to help plan a day’s drive to different locations – all with the fewest clicks possible and an easy-to-use interface. A one-click widget brings up a Google Map view of the current location, when available on a device with a data connection. Destinator’s revolutionary StickyPOI? feature allows users to quickly display popular Points of Interest (POI) categories with a just a couple of screen taps. Tapping on a category, such as hotels or restaurants, automatically displays the nearby POI on the map. In addition to turn-by-turn navigation, drivers and pedestrians can view a direction list or route summary by a simple tap or two. Destinator delivers voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions with complete visual dashboard information in portrait mode and on the Side Bar in landscape mode. Users can set destinations by browsing a location on a map or entering an address, street, city, intersection, or postcode, keyword search of POI, history, favorites, and SMS. All these features are delivered with a crisp, clear and rich map view in 2D or 3D that can switch automatically to day or night view mode depending on GPS or system time.

In addition to Windows Marketplace, Destinator 9 is also available in the Android Market and Destinator’s own NavStore. Destinator will be available at the introductory price of $69.99 through Feb 28, 2010. For up-to-date availability by operating system and market, please visit www.intrinsyc.com/destinator.

About Intrinsyc Software International, Inc.

Intrinsyc delivers Destinator, the independent navigation application with the safest and most reliable experience available today for all leading smartphones. Our solutions empower device makers, mobile operators, and silicon vendors to deliver compelling, next generation mobile devices faster with higher quality, and differentiating innovation. We help our customers and partners deliver compelling products using our unmatched expertise with the leading OS platforms including Android, Linux, Symbian, Windows CE and Windows Mobile. Intrinsyc is publicly traded (TSX:ICS – News) and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with offices in China, Israel, Taiwan, U.K. and the United States. www.intrinsyc.com.

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