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Visto's Latest Offering Addresses Growing Demand for Greater Wireless Email Functionality


Version 2.9 Offers Attachment Viewing, Calendar and Improved Security Features

(Redwood Shores, CALIF., February 20, 2003) – Visto ® Corporation (www.visto.com), the leading provider of mobile access solutions that are simple to install, administer and use, today announced the latest release of the Visto Mobile Access Solution, Server Edition, version 2.9. This upgrade is designed to offer the ability to download and view attachments on a wireless device, enabling mobile professionals to stay connected, increase response-time and improve productivity. The new version also includes calendar integration that allows users to receive and reply to meeting requests while away from their desktop computer.

“The latest version of Visto’s Mobile Access Solution is reflective of our aggressive approach in pioneering technologies with features that set us apart from other solutions on the market,” commented Brian Bogosian, Visto chairman, president and CEO. “Our goal is to continue addressing the needs of our customers and partners so they can get the most value from their wireless experience.”

Key features of the Visto Mobile Access Solution, Server Edition, version 2.9

  • Ability to Download Attachments: Visto’s Mobile Access Solution, Server Edition, version 2.9 allows users to easily download and view attachments directly from their device.
  • Calendar Integration: Users can receive and reply to meeting requests, automatically updating and synchronizing their device calendar as well as their Outlook calendar.
  • Added Security Benefits: Visto’s patented security technologies provide enterprises with a number of security options, including Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Wireless Transport Layer Security (WTLS), Blowfish and IPSec.
  • Offline Access: Visto has one of the only mobile access solutions with offline access, providing an improved user experience and a lower overall cost when compared to some WAP-based solutions.

“We are always looking for ways to improve our technologies so we can deliver innovative services that meet the needs of the enterprise,” noted Daniel Mendez, chief technology officer, Visto Corporation. “With 2.9’s enhanced features, such as downloading attachments and calendar meeting request integration, companies can improve their internal and external customer service by enabling employees to be more responsive to colleagues, partners, and customers.”

The Visto Solution
The Visto Mobile Access Solution supports individual users through large, corporate enterprises and is the most scalable platform available. For departmental or enterprise implementations, the Visto Mobile Access Solution, Server Edition provides complete, secure and cost-effective access to corporate email over a broad array of devices. The Visto Enterprise Server connects to the corporate Microsoft Exchange Server and provides a centralized point of access to administer user accounts, establish synchronization intervals and generate log reports. In addition to its scalability, the Visto Mobile Access Solution is the first and only solution that comes with a Service Level Agreement for mobile and wireless access on corporate networks. Visto guarantees up to 99.9 percent uptime from the managed solution with the use of a redundant data center, redundant network connections, and full network monitoring.

Visto’s software licensing fee starts at $995 for a 10-seat server license and a service subscription of $20 per user/month. For more information on how to purchase or evaluate the Visto Mobile Access Solution, please visit the Visto web site at www.visto.com or contact a Visto sales representative at sales@corp.visto.com.

About Visto Corporation
Established in 1996, Visto is the leading provider of wireless messaging solutions to mobile operators for personal and corporate use. Visto’s technology provides secure access to the most widely used corporate applications over any network and on a broad array of devices, and supports both browser-based as well as offline-capable devices. Visto Mobile Access Solution, Server Edition, provides departmental and enterprise access to corporate email. Visto MessageXpress provides individual access to corporate, Internet and POP3 email. Both Server Edition and MessageXpress are well suited to the “converged” wireless PDAs/phones using Palm OS, Pocket PC, SmartPhone, J2ME and Symbian platforms. Visto’s WirelessInbox, provides real time access to corporate and personal email via direct access through desktop computers via any wireless device’s browser and is well suited to wireless phones with only WAP browser capability. Leveraging a portfolio of eight granted patents in synchronization, access and security technologies, Visto’s platform is a proven, scalable solution that has supported more than 2.7 million users. Visto’s solutions are available through wireless operators worldwide, including AT&T Wireless, Bell Mobility, KPN, Manitoba Telecom Services, Nextel Communications, Inc., Rogers AT&T Wireless, SaskTel Mobility, SmarTone and TELUS Mobility. http://www.visto.com




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