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From the INS archive · Published 8 February 2001

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Linq

Secure mobile internet communications when Swedish technical companies become partners

/INS · 8 February 2001
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Increased information handling productivity and security, particularly for colleagues on the road. These are some of the advantages stated by Columbitech, a specialist company in wire-less computer communication, and portal company Linq, when announcing the conclusion of a long-term co-operative agreement. By combining products from both companies, they want to create an internationally interesting and common markets.

The target group is initially companies and expert knowledge practitioners who need secure access to and transfer of business-critical information. This is particularly relevant for mobile units such as telephones, palm-top computers and wire-less terminals.

Linq is already supplying its successful and internationally-respected LinqPortal and LinqMobilizer products for use in the web-based intranet solutions field. Technical development company Columbitech has from the start launched solutions for secure wire-less data communication to mobile units.

"Businesses really start to see the benefits when their staff have access to and can process the in-house information they need, anywhere and at any time," comments Pontus Bergdahl, Managing Director of Stockholm-based Columbitech.

From the portal company Linq adds Lars Eriksson, Product Partner Manager, "By means of this partnership we can solve the critical security problem for the mobile internet, whilst increasing productivity and creating new possibilities for the user companies."

Company facts:
Linq, founded in 1996, develops and implements company portals, at present with 240 employees in the Stockholm office, around Europe and in San Francisco. Its partners include Microsoft, Ericsson, Compaq and Lotus. A public launch on the stock market is planned within 18 months. Web site: www.linq.com

Columbitech develops and markets software for secure wire-less data communication. Its renowned development team has however, since 1994, been working in the field of advanced software technology concerned mainly with internal company networks. The company is a full member of the WAP Forum and the Intel Mobil Data Initiative. Web site: www.columbitech.com

Contacts for further information:
Lars Eriksson, LINQ Product Partner Manager
telephone +46 8 410 280 00, cellphone +46 70 25 81 93

Pontus Bergdahl, Columbitech Managing Director
telephone +46 8 556 08 100, cellphone +46 70 495 16 14

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