| Bitstream Releases ThunderHawk
1.10 Mobile browsing technology adds support for popular HP iPAQ 4xxx-series, MDA II, and XDA II devices CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS — March 03, 2004 — Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS) announced today the availability of version 1.10 of ThunderHawk, its mobile Web browsing technology. This release adds support for the HP iPAQ 4xxx series of Pocket PCs, as well as most MDA II and XDA II Pocket PC devices, including i-mate, O2, Qtek 2020, and T-Mobile devices. ThunderHawk is Bitstream's breakthrough mobile browsing technology that allows anyone with an Internet or wireless connection to browse the Web anytime, anywhere. In a Feb. 10, 2004 article, Jim Karpen, Associate Writer for Pocket PC Magazine, called Bitstream ThunderHawk a "leading… alternative to Pocket Internet Explorer." Dr. Karpen states, "Those who use their Pocket PCs to browse the Internet are sometimes frustrated by the limitations of Pocket Internet Explorer, such as… its often clumsy presentation of Web pages designed for desktop viewing." "ThunderHawk is a convenient way to stay connected and to gain access to information anytime, anywhere – not only public information on the Internet but also secure information on corporate intranets and Web applications," explained Anna Chagnon, President and CEO of Bitstream. "ThunderHawk supports popular Pocket PCs, including iPAQ 4xxx and MDA/XDA II devices with this latest release. Our ability to bring the desktop browsing experience to mobile devices, particularly in displaying a legible 800x600 virtual Web page on Pocket PCs, makes the product easy and convenient to use. We are continuing to upgrade our mobile browsing technology to meet the demands of consumers and corporations." About ThunderHawk A client-server technology, ThunderHawk relies on a server infrastructure combined with a small piece of thin-client code on the actual handheld device. The server transmits Web content in a compact format to mobile devices, making fast and full-featured wireless Web browsing possible. ThunderHawk supports rich Web pages that have a high degree of compliance with open HTML standards. That is, ThunderHawk does not have to strip out any HTML standards because of limitations on the client side. ThunderHawk does not rely on WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) or cHTML (Compact HyperText Markup Language). This removes the need for Web content developers to create separate Web sites optimized for small devices, or for companies to license separate software that converts Web sites into a format appropriate for cell phones, smart phones, Pocket PCs, etc. By delivering full-featured Web browsing to mobile devices, ThunderHawk gives customers the same browsing experience on a wireless device as they are used to on the desktop. Award-Winning Technology ThunderHawk Enterprise Server ThunderHawk Smartphone Edition ThunderHawk Pocket PC Edition For More Information: Bitstream Bitstream is a registered trademark and the Bitstream logo and ThunderHawk are trademarks of Bitstream Inc. Other technologies and brand names are used for information only and remain trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Contact Anna Chagnon |
