News release

HP, Nokia Target Security for the Wireless Market

Companies to Offer Inside and Outside Infrastructure Protection Through the Nokia Activ Server

PALO ALTO, Calif. and HELSINKI, Finland, Dec. 12, 2000

Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HWP) and Nokia today announced the integration of highly secure technologies that are expected to provide enterprise customers with a safe, rapid way to provide wireless and seamless end-to-end transactions. Through the integration, HP Praesidium Virtualvault bulletproof security software is offered with the secure Nokia Activ server to provide one of the industry's most secure wireless application protocol (WAP) server solutions.

The integrated Nokia Activ server solution will enable easy, open interoperability between key components by bridging the enterprise and the outside world to safely deliver content to mobile users. The solution includes HP Virtualvault, the same technology that currently protects Web applications and transactions at more than 125 financial institutions in 24 countries, including the top five in the U.S. and Japan. "As a result of this innovative WAP server security technology and our relationship with Nokia, businesses can now extend their existing high-volume e-services securely," said Roberto Medrano, general manager, HP Internet Security Solutions Division. "Early on, HP recognized the need to secure wireless infrastructure in order to realize the business potential of wireless transactions. HP Virtualvault secures both the transactions and information, and goes the extra mile to provide secure delivery of applications to the mobile world."

"This critical technology from HP continues to strengthen our offerings to the marketplace," said Pertti Lounamaa, vice president, Wireless Software Solutions, Nokia Internet Communications. "Associating the number one WAP server in the financial industry with one of the most highly regarded and trusted security systems from HP adds rich functionality to all in terms of security."

About Nokia WAP Server

The Nokia WAP server is the world's most recognized WAP server for the corporate market, allowing mission-critical information from a Web site to be available on mobile devices. It connects WAP-enabled mobile handsets to content and services hosted by Web servers or any other intranet or Internet server securely and cost-effectively.

About Nokia Internet Communications

Nokia Internet Communications, with headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., provides world-class Network Security, Virtual Private Network and Wireless Software solutions that assure the security and reliability of corporate enterprise and managed service provider networks. Nokia is committed to enhancing the end user experience by enabling personal, trusted transactions for the Mobile Information Society.

About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet, Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is one of the most broadly held companies in the world with listings on six major exchanges.

About HP e-Security

HP's Internet Security Solutions Division delivers best-in-class e-security products, solutions and services that enable enterprise, ISP and ASP Internet applications to deploy services more quickly, securely, smoothly and inexpensively. The HP Praesidium product portfolio includes trusted Web-server platforms (Virtualvault, Webenforcer), Web access and authorization managers (Domainguard), extranet Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and firewalls. Most HP Praesidium products run on HP, Sun and Microsoft® systems. The HP Global Security Practice contributes professional expertise to review systems and to advise clients on the best products and services needed to secure their valuable technological infrastructures. More information can be found at http://www.hp.com/security.

About HP

Hewlett-Packard Company -- a leading global provider of computing and imaging solutions and services -- is focused on making technology and its benefits accessible to individuals and businesses through simple appliances, useful e-services and an Internet infrastructure that's always on.

HP has 88,500 employees worldwide and had total revenue from continuing operations of $48.8 billion in its 2000 fiscal year. Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.

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