TapRoot Systems Launches Carrier-Grade WalkingHotSpot(TM) Solution, Turning Smartphones Into Wi-Fi(TM) Hotspots

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, March 26 /PRNewswire/ --

- Wireless carriers can now fully embrace Wi-Fi connected devices with 
smartphones offering high-speed data connections to laptops, and other 
internet devices

TapRoot Systems Inc., a leading developer of software for the smartphone
market, today announced its WalkingHotSpot(TM) solution for wireless
carriers.

TapRoot's patent-pending software transforms a Wi-Fi enabled smartphone
into a hotspot providing access to 3G data networks. The solution is the
first in a series of products allowing wireless subscribers to enhance their
smartphones for internet connectivity.

The WalkingHotSpot solution provides a platform to deliver new solutions
to wireless subscribers around Wi-Fi. The scalable solution allows users to
securely retrieve e-mails and browse the internet with no additional software
or configuration required on the Wi-Fi client devices.

"We are very excited to be launching the WalkingHotSpot service. This
solution addresses concerns around Wi-Fi for the wireless carrier. The demand
for consolidated anywhere, anytime, any-device connectivity has been
emphasized in convergence initiatives and discussions in the industry for
years. This solution leverages carriers' existing 3G infrastructure and
smartphones already in the marketplace, and provides carriers with a whole
new business model to serve their subscribers," said Bob Bicksler, TapRoot's
CEO.

The launch of WalkingHotSpot allows wireless subscribers to consolidate
all their data connectivity needs into one source. "We see this as a truly
disruptive technology that gives early carrier adopters a significant
advantage in terms of differentiation, subscriber acquisition, increased ARPU
and reduced churn," Mr. Bicksler added.

In addition to the WalkingHotSpot handset client, TapRoot is launching
its WHS Server, which provides carriers with the ability to manage and
control subscriber accounts, authenticate WalkingHotSpot devices and clients,
as well as collect subscriber usage information. This service allows carriers
to offer a secure, controlled and scalable solution to their subscribers.

The WalkingHotSpot solution supports multiple devices simultaneously
through secure connections. The application is specifically designed to be
power-efficient, robust and end-user friendly. The solution can be downloaded
today on Wi-Fi enabled smartphones using Symbian(R) S60 and Windows Mobile(R)
operating systems, with more operating systems support in development.

The WHS server and the WalkingHotSpot handset client are commercially
available for immediate implementation in carriers' networks.

About TapRoot Systems Inc.

TapRoot Systems, Inc. provides software products and services for the
mobile device marketplace. The company specializes in foundational software
solutions for the industry's major mobile operating systems: Microsoft(R)
Windows Mobile(R), Microsoft Windows CE(R), Linux(R) Mobile, and Symbian
OS(R). TapRoot is a Microsoft Development Partner, a MontaVista(TM)
Mobilinux(TM) Partner, a Symbian Platinum Partner, a S60 Contractor and a S60
Wireless Technology Provider. TapRoot Systems is headquartered in the
Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, USA with development
facilities around the world. For more information, please visit
http://www.TapRootSystems.com.

Web site: http://www.TapRootSystems.com