LEUVEN, BELGIUM – LONDON. Option (Nasdaq Europe: OPIN) a leading supplier in wireless data communication equipment today announced that it has developed and is supplying a tailor made version of it’s tri band GPRS PC card to Vodafone, the world’s leading mobile communications company. The GlobeTrotter PC Card forms the basis of Vodafone’s Remote Access, an end to end mobile data solution that is being marketed on an international basis across the Vodafone operational footprint.

Amit Pau, Managing Director for Vodafone Global Business and Partner Markets said, “I am very pleased to be working with Option. From the outset Option shared a similar vision to that of Vodafone and had foreseen and provisioned for most of our needs. The result of this close collaboration has led to the international launch of Vodafone Remote Access, mobilizing businesses globally.”

In conjunction with it’s customized GPRS PC card, Option has developed with Vodafone a sophisticated but easy to use “Dashboard” application that enables the Remote Access user to have a one-click, secure connect to their office at over 5 times the speed of traditional GSM.

“I believe that the combination of Vodafone and Option has led to the development of a truly amazing product, the first of it’s kind to offer this level of end-to-end mobile corporate connectivity,” said Jan Callewaert, CEO at Option. “Vodafone presented us with the challenge to create a bespoke connectivity solution, have the concept proven in early adopter user trials, the technology tested and approved across all the Vodafone partner networks. I am confident that with the power of Vodafone’s marketing campaign, their global brand presence, and their penetration in the corporate market world wide, the Vodafone Remote Access product will be an outstanding success”.

The Vodafone Remote Access product is multilingual. On installation, all GPRS and country specific settings are automatically configured. The Vodafone Remote Access user simply needs to choose his preferred language and select his local Vodafone operating company.


About Option - "Wireless Technology"- NASDAQ Europe: OPIN

Option is the leading innovator in wireless communications. The company specialises in the design, development and manufacture of GSM, GPRS, WLAN, and 3G UMTS technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has built up an enviable reputation for creating exciting new products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option’s headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium. The company has Research & Development centres in Leuven, and Cambridge (UK), a Software and Applications development centre in Adelsried (Germany) and a production engineering and logistics facility in Cork, Ireland. Option holds ISO 9001 and 9002 certification. More information can be found at www.option.com

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