Techstep ASA — Regulatory Filings 2014

Dec 2, 2014

Birdstep Brings Smart Mobile Data solutions to Philippines and South East Asia

Birdstep Brings Smart Mobile Data solutions to Philippines and South East Asia

Oslo, Norway - December 2, 2014 - Birdstep

Technology (www.birdstep.com), a leading provider

of Smart Mobile Data and Secure Mobility solutions,

has announced a new partnership with Ardent

Networks (www.ardentnetworks.com.ph), one of the

largest distributors of IT products in the

Philippines and South East Asia. Birdstep's entire

product suite enabling experience continuity for

consumers is now available to carriers and MNOs

(Mobile Network Operators) throughout the region.

This agreement with a well-established partner that

has a strong focus on secure communications in the

Philippines and South East Asia will help Birdstep

enter that fast growing regional market, while

adding significant value to Ardent's existing broad

IT product range. The addition of Birdstep's

industry-leading Smart Mobile Data solutions to

Ardent's catalogue will allow Ardent to provide

their network operator customers with smart and

secure solutions for intelligent Wi-Fi offload.

Together the two companies are now exceptionally

placed to target operators in the region seeking to

offload data intelligently to Wi-Fi according to

prevailing network conditions and business rules.

"We are delighted to have signed this partnership

with Ardent Networks, one of the largest value

added resellers of IT products in the Philippines

and South East Asia. The cooperation will help

Birdstep gain exposure in one of the world's

fastest expanding regions for mobile

communications. Their extensive understanding of

the local markets ensures Ardent is the best

partner for Birdstep," says Lonnie Schilling, CEO

of Birdstep Technology.

For more information please contact

Lonnie Schilling

Chief Executive Officer

+46 8 627 91 40

About Ardent Networks Inc.

Ardent Networks, Inc. is one of the largest value-

added distributors of IT products in the

Philippines and South East Asia. For over 25 years,

Ardent distributes major IT brands from around the

world, giving business partners the benefit of

expertise and understanding of local market

dynamics along with financial support, logistics,

warehousing and professional services.

Ardent operates throughout the Philippines and

maintains offices in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao,

having established partnerships with more than 200

resellers in the Philippines. Their extensive

understanding of the local markets makes Ardent a

reliable partner for total IT solutions.

About Birdstep Technology

Birdstep Technology is a leading provider of Smart

Mobile Data and Secure Mobility for operators,

enterprises and governmental organizations. Drawing

on extensive experience of successful customer

projects and cooperation with operators, enterprise

customers

and OEM partners around the world, Birdstep

delivers industry-leading solutions for wireless

connectivity and service management.

Media contact:

Marta Twardowska

WolfPack Communications

Tel: +31 621 184 585

Email: marta@wolfpackcoms.com