Visto Corporation Announces MessageXpress Support for Windows Mobile Software for Smartphone

MessageXpress Enables Wireless Access to Email, Calendar, Contacts

(Redwood Shores, Calif, October 22, 2003) –In conjunction with today’s U.S. availability of the Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Smartphone, Visto Corporation (www.visto.com), a leading provider of personal and corporate mobile access solutions that are easy to install, administer and use, announced support of the new Windows Mobile software for Smartphones. The Windows Mobile-based Smartphone introduces an entirely new mobile phone experience through the integration of smart software and small, stylish handsets…all within an experience that is familiar to Windows users.

Visto's solution, MessageXpress™, will allow Windows Mobile-based Smartphone customers to access their corporate email from Lotus Notes or Microsoft Exchange, or POP3 Internet email including attachments. Using 128-bit encryption and Visto's own patented technology; MessageXpress gives users secure email access and transmission in addition to synchronization capabilities that enable simple and seamless management of their email from any Smartphone.

Visto has long supported Windows Mobile and was invited to join the Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC), an invitation-only program developed by Microsoft Corp. to empower partners to create software solutions for Windows Mobile-based devices. Since becoming an MPAC member, Visto has participated in Mobile2Market, a unique certification program that helps companies develop network-ready wireless applications for Windows Mobile-based devices. With Mobile2Market certification, Visto has been able to assure mobile operators that its solutions meet Microsoft requirements and are ready for deployment.

“Visto was among the first supporters of Windows Mobile software for Smartphones and we continue to expand our support because we share Microsoft's vision of bringing next-generation mobile devices along with great wireless applications to consumers and to the enterprise,” said Brian Bogosian, chairman, president, and CEO of Visto. “Through MPAC, we're able to drive greater adoption of wireless devices and premier messaging solutions like Visto’s MessageXpress. We're happy to continue to play an important role in MPAC into 2004,” said Bogosian.

“Windows Mobile software for Smartphones provides a revolutionary mobile phone experience that helps people stay better connected to their information and provides opportunity for the mobile industry to deliver new services, applications and innovative handsets,” said Julie Wymetalek, partner manager for the Mobile Devices Division at Microsoft. “Visto brings additional value to Windows Mobile-based Smartphones by enabling customers to access email in a secure environment regardless of their location.”

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

Visto is a member of Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC) – an invitation-only program developed by Microsoft to empower partners to create software solutions for Windows Mobile-based devices by providing them with the tools and programs they need to be innovative and successful.

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Visto Corporation, Visto, the Visto logo, Visto Mobile, ConstantSync, Constant Synchronization and worklife.freedom are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Visto Corporation. All third-party trademarks, trade names, or service marks are the property of their respective owners and are used only to refer to the goods or services identified by those third-party marks. Visto's technology is protected by U.S. Patents 7,228,383; 7,225,231; 7,039,679; 6,085,192; 5,968,131; 6,023,708; 5,961,590; 6,131,116; 6,151,606; 6,233,341; 6,131,096, 6,708,221 and 6,766,454 and various other foreign patents. Other patents pending.

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