WorldCell, Inc. Announces Mobile-Mind, Inc Acquisition Using Smart Card TechnologySilver Spring, Maryland, March 23, 2006 – WorldCell, Inc., a leading provider of managed services for global voice and data wireless communications, announced today that it has acquired Mobile-Mind, Inc, internationally recognized developer of SIM and smart card technologies. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Mobile-Mind has played a unique and important role in the development and evolution of SIM and smart card technology," said S. Blake Swensrud, WorldCell's Chief Executive Officer. "Their products, capabilities, strong intellectual property, and leadership in standards development are critically important additions to WorldCell's current capabilities, and will enable us to continue to push the envelope for global managed wireless services. SIM applications development is a critical factor in delivering to customers the advanced wireless services they are demanding." "Mobile-Mind is delighted to join forces with a world leader in voice and data communications," said Mary Cronin, Mobile-Mind President. "As part of WorldCell, we look forward to rolling out a new generation of innovative wireless products and services." Scott Guthery, Mobile-Mind CTO noted, "New demands for secure mobile communication surface daily. WorldCell is uniquely positioned to address these demands in a number of application domains. I am excited about joining the WorldCell team and contributing to building customer-defined and standards-based mobile security solutions." WorldCell and Mobile-Mind intend to begin demonstrating advanced mobile applications to select customers in the second quarter. About WorldcellWorldcell is a leading wireless services company providing global voice and data mobile services for government, enterprise and mobile professionals. Worldcell is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA with domestic offices in Washington, DC, and international offices in Germany, Iceland, Bermuda and Brazil. Contact
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