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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 23, 2000
CERTICOM CORP.
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(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
5520 Explorer Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5L1 Canada
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F Form 40-F X
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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CERTICOM CORP.
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(Registrant)
Date: May 23, 2000 By: /s/ Richard D. Brounstein
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Attention Business/Technology Editors:
Neomar Chooses Certicom to Enable Secure WAP Mobile Commerce
Certicom's Powerful WTLS Security Technology Empowers Unique B2B and
Enterprise Wireless Services
WIRELESS AGENDA 2000 - AUSTIN, TX., May 23 /CNW/ - Certicom (Nasdaq: CERT
and TSE: CIC), a leading provider of m-commerce security, and Neomar(TM), the
leading provider of WAP-based wireless services for RIM devices and PDAs, today
announced that Neomar is utilizing Certicom's WTLS Plus(TM) technology to
provide advanced security in its comprehensive WAP solution. Incorporating
Certicom's powerful security technology, Neomar delivers a compelling wireless
experience for mobile professionals by enabling secure business-to-business
(B2B) and enterprise wireless applications on handheld devices.
"Certicom technology meets the stringent performance demands of the mobile
executive and the strong, industry standard security requirements of our
enterprise and content partners," said John Troyer, president and CEO of Neomar.
"Certicom's early focus on the wireless market has enabled the introduction of
strong security into the tight constraints of PDAs, a critical need for us as we
deliver our WAP solution to wireless enterprise application providers."
Neomar licensed Certicom's WTLS Plus toolkit to provide full strength WTLS
security, enabling secure connections for its end-to-end WAP solutions. Neomar's
products include a microbrowser, which runs on the mobile device, a WAP gateway
which links wireless networks with the wired TCP/IP world, and a mobile portal
which provides content and services for the business user.
Neomar's advanced WAP software and Web services create rich mobile
applications that take advantage of the unique capabilities of today's
increasingly powerful handheld devices. Based on WAP, the global standard for
wireless Internet connectivity, Neomar's microbrowser is the first commercially
available for wireless PDAs including the Palm, Handspring Visor, BlackBerry(TM)
from Research In Motion and Motient eLink. Neomar's microbrowser was designed
from the ground up, taking advantage of the unique and powerful capabilities of
PDAs, and is not simply a port of a phone browser onto the PDA platform.
In addition to the microbrowser, Neomar is also delivering the Neomar WAP
Gateway which, combined with the microbrowser and portal, provides a secure,
end-to-end solution for Neomar's partners to deliver WAP content and enterprise
applications to their customers.
Certicom's WTLS Plus enables Neomar to provide desktop-strength security
across its wireless product line and incorporates Certicom's market leading
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elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) technology. The small size, high performance,
and cost advantages of ECC are a natural fit for small form- factor devices,
e-commerce, and other wireless applications requiring commercial-strength
security.
"Neomar makes WAP a commercial reality by providing secure wireless content
directly into the hands of high-end users. Corporations are now arming their
field forces with Neomar-enabled wireless devices to realize competitive
advantage through real time, ubiquitous access to critical information," said
Richard Depew, Certicom executive vice president, field operations. "Certicom's
WTLS technology ensures corporations that sensitive data remains protected and
enables Neomar developers to meet the specific demands of the wireless and
constrained device, combining advanced encryption with high performance
requirements."
About WTLS Plus
WTLS Plus combines Certicom's ECC, SSL, and embedded platform expertise to
offer a highly efficient security solution designed specifically for wireless
environments. The toolkit provides for plug-and-play integration, enabling WAP
developers to add WTLS functionality rapidly and with confidence to their
servers and constrained devices. It greatly reduces cost by substantially
shortening development schedules and helps ensure that sensitive applications
achieve the highest industry standards for security. Certicom provides both -
client and server - software required for an interoperable WAP security
solution. WTLS Plus is compliant with the WTLS 1.1 specification developed by
the WAP Forum.
About Neomar
Neomar is the leading provider of Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)- based
wireless services for PDAs (personal digital assistants). Enterprises and
business executives who depend on the Internet for information and
business-critical applications can now access those services with any Neomar
powered PDA. Based on WAP, the global standard for wireless internet
connectivity Neomar's microbrowser is the first commercially available for
wireless PDAs. In addition, Neomar is working with premier Internet content,
services and technology partners to bring a full suite of wireless services to
business and enterprise customers. Neomar, a privately-held start-up company
based in San Francisco, California, was founded in June 1999. For more
information, please call 415-403-7300 or visit Neomar's web site at
www.neomar.com.
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 Palm Inc., BellSouth
Wireless Data, Motorola, Pitney Bowes, and QUALCOMM 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 and WTLS Plus are registered trademarks of Certicom Corp. All other
companies and products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
Except for historical information contained herein, this press release
contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual
results may differ materially. Factors that might cause a difference include,
but are not limited to, those relating to the acceptance of mobile and wireless
devices and the continued growth of e-commerce and m-commerce (mobile
e-commerce), the increase of the demand for mutual authentication in m- commerce
transactions, the acceptance of Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
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technology as an industry standard, the market acceptance of our principle
products and sales of our customer's products, the impact of competitive
products and technologies, the possibility of our products infringing patents
and other intellectual property of third parties, and costs of product
development. Certicom will not update these forward-looking statements to
reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information
about potential factors that could affect Certicom's financial results is
included in the documents Certicom files from time to time with the Securities
and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities regulatory authorities including
Certicom's Registration Statement on Form F-10. %SEDAR: 00003865E
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For further information: for Certicom: Lorraine Kauffman, Public
Relations, Certicom Corp., (510) 780-5417, [email protected]; Jessica
Johannes, Lutchansky Communications for Certicom, (408) 938-9050, x 15;
[email protected]; for Neomar: Stephanie Bradley, Director of Corporate
Communications, Neomar, Inc., (415) 403-7300, x232, [email protected]
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