RidgeRun Launches Escali Multimedia Phone Software Platform With Smart
Fusion Java Technology For Texas Instruments OMAP Processors

Open, scalable software solution combines Linux and Java to benefit GSM/GPRS
and 3G handset developers

GSM WORLD CONGRESS, CANNES - February 19, 2002 - Leveraging the optimal
performance and low power consumption of OMAP processors from Texas
Instruments, Incorporated (TI), RidgeRun today launched its new Escali
platform, a comprehensive multimedia mobile phone software solution for the
rapid introduction and development of GSM/GPRS and 3G handsets. Together
with Smart Fusion's J2ME Java implementation, the Escali platform includes a
robust Linux foundation, powerful multitasking and networking, an open
applications framework, and extensible messaging and contact management
applications.

"As a member of TI's OMAP Developer Network, RidgeRun has optimized its
multimedia phone software platform for the OMAP platform using Linux, Java
and a variety of proprietary and third party components,"said Rudy Prince,
CEO of RidgeRun. "The Escali platform takes advantage of a solid Linux
foundation, Smart Fusion's J2ME Java implementation and TI's extensive third
party developer network to deliver a powerful, reliable multimedia solution
to GSM/GPRS and 3G handset developers."

"The Escali platform serves as a perfect demonstrator of Smart Fusion's
ability to provide tightly integrated Java infrastructure and application
components for collaborative smart devices,"commented Steve Jones, president
of Smart Fusion. "Our components are architected for a converged world, at
whose centre will be the handsets targeted by this solution."

Applications developed on TI's OMAP platform include new functionality and
perform better than those written for other hardware platforms. In addition,
the expansive global developer communities, inherent robustness and proven
reliability of Linux and Java enable Smart Fusion and RidgeRun to offer a
compelling new platform that scales to meet the needs of a range of
multimedia handsets.

"RidgeRun's Escali multimedia software platform leverages the OMAP
processor's open, easy-to-use programming environment to help device
manufacturers deliver a number of exciting new applications that run on Java
and Linux,"said Paul Werp, worldwide marketing director for TI's OMAP
platform. "RidgeRun's software solution, combined with TI's scalable OMAP
processors, also offers a robust, compelling solution for developers
creating multimedia applications for mobile Internet devices."

The RidgeRun Escali platform leverages the use of open source software and
TI's extensive third party developer network, while delivering core RidgeRun
proprietary technology in the following areas:

Reliable Linux Foundation

Flexible, Compressed Code Storage
Optimized ROM/RAM Footprint
Internet Connectivity
Efficient Power Management
Remote Upgradability


Robust Applications/Framework

Customizable UI/Themes
Multimedia MMS and E-mail
Standard, Open APIs


Key features of Smart Fusion's value-added Java infrastructure include:

J2ME CLDC / MIDP Infrastructure
Tightly integrated with DSP Linux
Compressed memory footprint
Valued added Java Application Components
Streaming Multimedia (JSR 135)
Location- and Context-Aware Services
Connectivity (JSR 82)
Java Community Process Member
JSR 135 - Multimedia (expert group)
JSR 82 - Bluetooth TM (expert group)
JSR 118 - MIDP NG (review group)
About TI's OMAP Developer Network

Smart Fusion and RidgeRun are members of TI's OMAP TM Developer Network, a
group of software developers writing wireless applications for mobile
Internet devices. OMAP developers enjoy a variety of tools and support to
enable rapid application development for leading operating systems and
programming languages plus the opportunity to collaborate with a range of
developers designing applications such as multimedia, security, location
based services, mobile commerce and gaming. OMAP developers also benefit
from TI's fully-open OMAP platform, which has been selected by Nokia,
Ericsson, Sony, Palm, Sendo, HTC and others for their 2.5 and 3G wireless
devices. For more information about the OMAP Developer's Network, please
visit http://www.ti.com/sc/omapdevelopers.

About Smart Fusion
Smart Fusion develops Java infrastructure and application components for
smart collaborative devices. The company's mission is to respond to needs
arising from the convergence of industries, technologies and communication
products. Smart Fusion participates to these changes by proposing software
services, solutions and application components for location, context aware
and multimedia services for the wireless, home and in-car markets. Smart
Fusion can be contacted at www.smart-fusion.com or by email to
mathew.smith@smart-fusion.com.

About RidgeRun, Inc.
RidgeRun is exclusively focused on bringing the reliability and flexibility
of Linux to embedded Internet appliances based on DSPs (digital signal
processors). RidgeRun's DSPLinux TM leverages the power of Texas Instruments
dual-core DSP+ARM architectures to deliver the performance-leading platform
for wireless, broadband and multimedia appliances. RidgeRun can be reached
at www.ridgerun.com or by e-mail to info@ridgerun.com.