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EXHIBIT 99.1
[LOGO CERTICOM]
NEWS RELEASE
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CERTICOM PKS 2000 CONFERENCE TO PRESENT INNOVATIVE E-BUSINESS SECURITY
SOLUTIONS FOR THE WIRELESS AND MOBILE COMPUTING INDUSTRY
VISA, AVANTGO, CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, CHRYSALIS-ITS, CISCO,
CHECK POINT, GOAMERICA, INTEL, NORTEL, PITNEY BOWES, RESEARCH IN
MOTION, SIEMENS AG, SYBASE, XM RADIO ADDED TO IMPRESSIVE ROSTER OF
PKS 2000 PRESENTERS
HAYWARD, CA, Sept. 5 /CNW/ - Certicom (Nasdaq: CERT; TSE: CIC), a leading
provider of mobile e-commerce security, today announced that new industry
experts have been added to the roster of presenters for the Certicom PKS 2000
Conference. To be held at the San Jose Fairmont, September 19-21, PKS 2000 is
the first conference in the industry dedicated to advancing security technology
and issues in the wireless and mobile computing industry. Joining an impressive
roster of previously announced PKS speakers, AvantGo, the California Medical
Association, Chrysalis-ITS, Check Point, Cisco, GoAmerica, Intel, Neomar,
Nortel, Pitney Bowes, @Road, Research In Motion, Siemens AG, Sybase, Syclo,
VISA, XM Radio and Yodlee will also present on the hottest topics facing the
industry today.
"Wireless security is becoming even more vital today than ever before as
healthcare information, financial and other transactions are processed on a
daily basis utilizing wireless and handheld devices. The PKS trade show is a
vital platform for continuing the progress and innovations already made in this
industry," said Dr. Jack Lewin, Executive VP and CEO of the California Medical
Association. "With leading organizations in the industry, including healthcare
vanguards, coming together in one place, the conference will provide the
valuable insight that the attendees want on how to address today's chief
concerns regarding privacy and security."
Some of the new topics that will be presented at the Certicom PKS 2000 show
include "Picking Apart the Payment System," by Priceline.com, "Wireless E-
Commerce: Is it ready for Prime Time?" by Chrysalis-ITS, and "The Challenges of
Mobile Healthcare," by AvantGo, as well as additional topics that will address
the issues and innovations in the wireless and mobile computing industry. Other
presentations include "Moment of Trust," by Pitney Bowes and "Extending the
Boundaries of Business with Wireless Technology," by Fidelity Investments.
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The PKS 2000 trade show has received tremendous support and encouragement from
the wireless and mobile computing industry. Sponsors of the event are industry
leaders in the mobile computing and financial industries including Motorola, 724
Solutions, Aether Systems, Chrysalis-ITS, Cloakware, CRYPTOMAThIC,
CyberElan.com, Cylink, First Data Corp., Guardent, GoAmerica, Infowave, JAWZ
Inc., MobileShift, Mytec Technologies, Palm Inc., the PKI Forum, Radicchio, RSA
Security, Sonera SmartTrust, Sybase, Syclo and Xcert International. Publishing
sponsors for the event are Dr. Dobb's Journal and M- Business Magazine.
Certicom's PKS 2000 show is the world's first conference purposefully dedicated
to addressing issues specifically dealing with securing mobile computing and
wireless data applications. The conference is being held in the United States
for the first time, taking place in the heart of the Silicon Valley at the San
Jose Fairmont, September 19-21, 2000.
"Mobile commerce is gaining widespread acceptance in the financial,
technological and healthcare industries. With the increase in applications and
users, securing these transactions has become even more important than before.
The PKS 2000 conference will tackle the issues and greatest challenges facing
the wireless revolution," said Certicom President and CEO Rick Dalmazzi.
"Showcasing the latest innovations and developments in the use of wireless e-
security technology is what Certicom PKS2000 is all about."
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about Certicom PKS 2000, including how to register,
conference sponsorship, speaking opportunities and vendor exhibiting, visit
http://www.certicom.com/PKS2000 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
ABOUT CERTICOM
Certicom is an encryption technology company specializing in security solutions
for mobile computing and wireless data markets, including m- commerce. Major
computing and communications companies such as BellSouth Wireless Data,
Motorola, Palm Inc., Pitney Bowes, QUALCOMM, Research In Motion and Sony
incorporate Certicom's technology into electronic commerce software, wireless
messaging applications and smart cards. Certicom is a leading source for a
complete range of OEM security products and services, including cryptographic
toolkits, custom implementations, and security integration services and
consulting. Certicom's worldwide sales and marketing operations are based in
Hayward, California, with cryptographic research and product development in
Toronto, Canada. For more information, visit Certicom's Web site at
http://www.certicom.com.
Certicom is a registered trademark of Certicom Corp. All other
companies and products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
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For further information: please contact:
Lorraine Kauffman Scott Wyban
Public Relations Manager Lutchansky Communications for Certicom
Certicom Corp. (408) 938-9050 x22
(510) 780-5417 scott(at)lcomm.com
lkauffman(at)certicom.com
