LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2006--WebMessenger, provider of mobile instant-messaging products for enterprises and consumers, today announced the launch of Mobile IM for Windows 5.0, available as a standalone wireless application for consumers and business professionals as well as for enterprises via the WebMessenger Mobile Platform.

WebMessenger's Mobile IM for Windows Mobile 5.0 is a wireless IM application designed to work on all Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC devices and phones such as the Cingular 8125, Treo 700W, T-Mobile MDA and HP iPAQ. The application allows business professionals to securely correspond via IM or chat over all major public networks, including AOL, Google Talk, ICQ, Jabber, MSN and Yahoo.

Mobile IM for Windows 5.0 provides multi-network access in a single client, enabling users to simultaneously chat with buddies on different networks. The application runs simultaneously with the phone and email applications. In addition, users are able to send and receive extended presence awareness information (online, busy, away and not available) as well as recognize the device of origin (desktop or mobile).

Mobile IM for Windows Mobile 5.0 key features include:

• 3DES Encryption--ability to encrypt communication for added security and regulatory/enterprise compliance
• IM Networks Wizard--launches automatically and helps set up proxy accounts for all supported networks
• Enhanced IM Networks Screen--completely re-designed IM networks screen gives users a one screen overview of their interoperability accounts and an easy-to-use interface to manage their accounts and contacts
• Buddy List Logo Icons--uses IM network logos for buddy icons, making it much quicker and easier to determine status and initiate chats with buddies from various IM networks
• 5 Way Navigation Bar Utilization--users can navigate through buddy lists, read messages, collapse/expand groups and much more simply by using the 5 way navigation control found on Windows Mobile 5.0 devices, eliminating the need for a stylus

WebMessenger's enterprise version of Mobile IM for Windows 5.0 includes all of the above features and offers added interoperability with IBM Lotus Sametime, Jabber XCP, Microsoft Exchange IM, Microsoft LCS and Reuters Messaging.

Product Availability and Pricing

WebMessenger's Mobile IM for Windows Mobile 5.0 works with all Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PCs and PC phones. A free, fully functional 15-day trial version of the application is available for immediate download on the company's Web site at www.webmessenger.com . Upon expiration, users can purchase a one-year client license key, which includes all service and version upgrades of the client for $21.95. This specially priced yearly license fee is available for a limited time. List price for WebMessenger's Mobile IM for Windows 5.0 is $29.95.

Enterprise customers interested in learning more about Mobile IM for Windows 5.0 should contact WebMessenger Corporate Sales at 818-352-7800 or sales@WebMessenger.com.

About WebMessenger

WebMessenger, Inc. provides comprehensive, flexible mobile instant-messaging (IM) products for enterprises and consumers. The company's on-site and hosted solutions--compatible with all of the leading IM networks, mobile devices and platforms--set the industry standard for IM connectivity, interoperability, mobility and security. WebMessenger's flagship product, WebMessenger Mobile Platform (WMP), enables mobile professionals to stay connected while away from their desktops through any number of wireless devices/operating systems, including BlackBerry, BREW, J2ME, Palm, Pocket PC and Symbian. Founded in 1993, WebMessenger is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices located throughout North America and Europe. For more information about WebMessenger, please visit www.webmessenger.com.