Press Release

May 18, 2004

Ecutel Systems Announces SDK and New Plug-in Framework for IC²

New Plug-in Framework makes it easy to customize wireless data solutions for BlackBerry®

Herndon, VA - Ecutel Systems, Inc., a provider of advanced wireless security and mobility software for the enterprise, today unveiled its new Software Development Kit (SDK) and Java™-based Plug-in Framework for IC² (Infrastructure Command and Control) remote enterprise management software. IC² gives IT operations personnel using the BlackBerry® platform from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) the ability to wirelessly manage their critical computing infrastructure including network elements, servers, desktops, printers, and users from anywhere. The new SDK and Framework make it easy to create new application modules and features to make IC² highly customized for each enterprise's environment.

Ecutel's IC² software now includes several core plug-ins for managing Active Directory, LDAP, NDS, Microsoft® Exchange, and BlackBerry Enterprise Server™.

IC² is a remote enterprise management solution that allows organizations to reduce the costs associated with maintaining a high level of system and network uptime. The new Plug-in Framework and SDK will allow Ecutel customers to leverage the highly secure architecture of IC² and move beyond the core remote enterprise management tools to deploy new wireless data solutions rapidly and with minimal cost.

"As IC² continues to gain momentum in the remote enterprise management market, our customers have demanded a simple way to create customized modules for internal processes," said Ali Ersheid, Ecutel Systems' VP of Product Marketing. "The new Framework and SDK make it possible for our customers to create scalable and secure modules that fit their specific needs."

BlackBerry is the industry-leading wireless solution that keeps mobile professionals connected to their important information and communications while on the go. It is an award-winning solution that can provide users with integrated wireless access to a range of business applications, including email, phone, corporate data, web, SMS and organizer applications. For individuals and smaller companies, BlackBerry Web Client™ allows users to access multiple corporate and/or personal email accounts from a single BlackBerry handheld. For larger enterprises with an IT department, BlackBerry Enterprise Server software tightly integrates with Microsoft Exchange or IBM Lotus® Domino™ and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based, wireless access to existing email and other corporate data.

"IC² leverages the BlackBerry wireless platform to provide IT administrators with an always-on, remote management tool," said Mark Guibert, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at RIM. "The combination of BlackBerry and IC² helps increase IT administrators' productivity, improve response times, and reduce overall support costs."

The new Plug-in Framework is available today. The Software Development Kit (SDK) beta is now available to partners with a commercial release expected this summer.

Ecutel Systems is demonstrating IC² at RIM's Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2004 conference in Chicago from May 18-19 in booth #111.

About Ecutel Systems
Ecutel Systems, Inc. is a pioneering provider of wireless security and enterprise mobility software. The company's next-generation, standards-based solutions bring secure seamless mobility to all facets of the enterprise, from simple and secure remote access for mobile workers to remote management for IT professionals on the go. Ecutel's products are currently sold worldwide and are used by hundreds of government, public safety, healthcare, education, and enterprise customers. The company's products include Viatores Mobile VPN and Infrastructure Command and Control (IC²). Visit Ecutel's website at www.ecutel.com.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

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