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Userplane Announces Userplane Instant Communicator for PocketPC: the First Commercially Available Application Built on Macromedia Flash Communication Server MX 1.5 and Delivered Via PocketPC.

LOS ANGELES, CA, April 3, 2003—Userplane, a developer of stand alone pieces of web software called Apps, announces the release of its Instant Communicator for PocketPC, the first commercially available application built on Macromedia Flash Communication Server MX 1.5 and delivered via PocketPC.

Handheld devices are the future of connectivity,” said Kevin Prentiss, a Partner at Userplane. “utilizing Flash MX and Macromedia Flash Communication Server MX 1.5, our Instant Communicator can stream live audio and video into the new generation of wireless PocketPCs, in addition to a text instant messenger, providing a powerful new communication tool to PocketPC users. Userplane is pleased to continue to push the boundaries of web technology by bringing its cutting edge web Apps to the handheld market.”

The Userplane Instant Communicator is a text based instant messenger that provides the option of web video conferencing, streaming both audio and video through a Flash MX based client. The backend of the App utilizes Macromedia Communication Server MX 1.5 and provides XML based integration features—allowing seamless integration of the App into a site or web based software.

Interested parties can view the Instant Communicator, try a live demo, and read more about the App at http://www.userplane.com/webmessenger

About Userplane
www.userplane.com

A wholly owned subsidiary of AOL, Userplane is the world’s premier communication platform for online communities. The company’s hosted applications enable instant community and communication for websites of any scale and audience. The combination of instant and elegant with robust and powerful has made the platform a must-have for thriving sites worldwide – supporting millions of daily users. Founded in 2001 by long-time partners Michael Jones, Nate Thelen, and Javier Hall, Userplane is a diverse and talented team headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif.

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