Press Release

December 4, 2001

mFormation Partners with Research In Motion to Provide Support for BlackBerry in its Wireless Infrastructure Management Software

Joins BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program; Provides "Over The Air" Control and Management of Wireless Handhelds

Edison, NJ - mFormation Technologies Inc., an emerging provider of Wireless Infrastructure Management software, today announced it has signed a BlackBerry ISV Alliance Agreement with Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM, TSE: RIM) to provide support for BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds™ in mFormation's Wireless Infrastructure Management software.

mFormation today also announced the availability of its Wireless Infrastructure Management solution mFormation ENTERPRISE MANAGER. mFormation ENTERPRISE MANAGER is a Web-based software platform that provides IT departments with complete, "over the air" control over all components of their rapidly growing wireless data systems.

Under the BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program for North America, mFormation is providing mFormation ENTERPRISE MANAGER for BlackBerry. By combining mFormation ENTERPRISE MANAGER with BlackBerry, corporate IT departments can gain insight into the state of BlackBerry handhelds in the field and remotely control them in real time. IT departments can collect usage, performance and configuration information from the handhelds whenever they need it, and generate reports that can be used for planning and support. mFormation ENTERPRISE MANAGER provides this sophisticated level of management anywhere, at any time, as it does not require the handheld to be connected to the company's LAN through its docking cradle.

"Wireless devices like the BlackBerry handheld are becoming extensions of the corporate computing environment and should be viewed as corporate assets that contain critical information and connect users to the corporate network" said Ron Pettengill, mFormation CEO. "Organizations need the same levels of security, control and management over these 'always connected' devices as they have over the rest of the IT infrastructure. mFormation's solution will enable corporate IT to control their wireless computing environment regardless of how large it grows, ensure security, protect data, improve performance and deliver better service to their BlackBerry users."

"RIM is working with mFormation to expand the value of our solution for corporate customers who view BlackBerry as an important component of their overall IT strategy," said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Brand Management at Research In Motion. "mFormation's infrastructure management software, which is designed specifically for wireless environments, will enable IT departments to easily monitor, control and manage BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds in the field."

About Research In Motion

Research In Motion Limited is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the mobile communications market. Through development and integration of hardware, software and services, RIM provides solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers around the world to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products includes the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, the BlackBerry™ wireless email solution, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario RIM operates offices in Canada, the United States and England. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.net.

About mFormation Technologies

mFormation Technologies Inc. provides the Wireless Infrastructure Management software that large organizations and global service providers need to control and manage wireless data devices, applications and users, worldwide. With expertise in both wireless networks and enterprise IT management, mFormation is unique in its ability to provide carrier-class, systems-level software with which organizations can manage and control the entire wireless data network environment, regardless of the number of devices, users, networks or geographies. Headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, mFormation is a privately held company funded by Battery Ventures, North Bridge Venture Partners, Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown and Kingdon Capital. Contact mFormation on the Web at http://www.mformation.com.