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Baltimore Selected by Orange as Security Provider for Microsoft -r- Windows Powered Smartphone; First Microsoft Smartphone Released to Market - the Orange SPV is Secured by Baltimore.


Business Editors/High Tech Writers

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2002

Baltimore Technologies Baltimore Technologies was an internet security firm founded in 1976 by Michael Purser. It was acquired in 1996 by a team financed by Dermot Desmond and led by Fran Rooney, who became CEO.  (London: BLM BLM n abbr (US) (= Bureau of Land Management) → les domaines .L), a leading e-security company, today announced that it is the provider to Orange SA of security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the  for the Microsoft Windows See Windows.

(operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then.
(R) Powered Orange Smartphone SPV SPV

sheeppox virus.
(TM) - the world's first "Smartphone" which was launched today in London.

Baltimore was chosen by Orange SA to be the exclusive provider of code signing A method of ensuring that an executable program has come from a valid software publisher and has not been altered by anyone in between. Also known as "object signing," an EXE, CAB, driver or other executable file is digitally signed and transmitted along with a digital certificate from a  certificate services to its Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) for the Microsoft Windows Powered Smartphone. Baltimore provides Orange with the Certificate Authority that enables a highly cost efficient and secure means to issue code-signing certificates to Orange's ISVs developing for the Smartphone. This ensures that all application code embedded Inserted into. See embedded system.  in the Smartphone is securely protected and authenticated au·then·ti·cate  
tr.v. au·then·ti·cat·ed, au·then·ti·cat·ing, au·then·ti·cates
To establish the authenticity of; prove genuine: a specialist who authenticated the antique samovar.
 on each session initiation. The integration confirms Baltimore's position as a leading security provider in the wireless sector and positions the company to offer one of the strongest security services available to other mobile network operators worldwide.

Microsoft Windows Powered Smartphone provides a rich data platform for mobile developers and operators to build compelling mobile data applications and services. Mobile phones built on the Smartphone platform combine fully integrated voice and data capabilities with a rich set of applications including personal information management (PIM (1) (Protocol Independent Multicast) A multicast routing protocol endorsed by the IETF. Used in conjunction with an existing unicast routing protocol, it comes in two flavors: Dense Mode (PIM-DM) is used when recipients in the target group are in a concentrated ), gaming and multimedia features in a small, lightweight mobile phone form factor. Orange is the first operator worldwide to announce retail availability of a Windows Powered Smartphone, the Orange Smartphone SPV(TM).

"Baltimore's expertise in security services combined with our knowledge of the Smartphone led Orange to select us for this important project", commented Dean Coclin, Strategic Alliances Director, Baltimore Technologies. "Baltimore, as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, has been working closely with Microsoft on Smartphone security for almost a year and fully supports Microsoft's Mobile2Market developer programme, enabling secure ISV (Independent Software Vendor) A person or company that develops software. It implies an organization that specializes in software only and is not part of a computer systems or hardware manufacturer.  applications for the Microsoft Pocket PC and Windows Powered Smartphone software platforms".

"Application security is fundamental to the success of the Windows Powered Smartphone and in fact any rich programmable mobile device, and will become increasingly relevant as mobile data takes hold," said Howard Gefen, Director of Mobile Operator Solutions and Business Development, Microsoft Corp. "We are pleased to be working closely with leading Certificate Authorities such as Baltimore through our Mobile2Market programme to enable this key capability. Having integrated it into our Smartphone, we're setting the stage for a more secure mechanism to distribute network-ready applications."

About Microsoft Mobile2Market

Microsoft Mobile2Market--the Marketplace for Mobile Applications--enables a process for the certification and market delivery of network-ready wireless applications for the Windows(R) Powered Pocket PC and Smartphone software platforms. Mobile2Market certified applications assure mobile operators that the applications are network-ready, and of high quality and reliability.

For more information on Mobile2Market, visit: www.microsoft.com/mobile/developer/developerprograms/mobile2market/

About Baltimore Technologies

Baltimore Technologies' products, services and solutions solve the fundamental security and trust needs of e-business in distributed environments. Baltimore's e-security technology gives companies the necessary tools to verify the identity of whom they are doing business with and securely manages which resources and information users can access on open networks. Many of the world's leading Finance and Government organizations use Baltimore's e-security technology to conduct business over the Internet and wireless networks. Baltimore also offers worldwide support for its authorization management and public key-based authentication systems.

Baltimore's products and services are sold directly and through its worldwide partner network, Baltimore TrustedWorld. Baltimore Technologies is a public company, trading on London (BLM).

For more information on Baltimore Technologies please visit http://www.baltimore.com

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A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance and achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements implied by such forward-looking statements.

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail,  in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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