NEW YORK and TORONTO, Dec. 21 /CNW/ - Route1(TM) (TSX-V:ROI), an innovator in secure, mobile thin-clients, today announced that four new partners have joined its MobiAlliance Program, expanding its channel partner base and market reach. The signings include BTC Worldwide, Ormac Digital, IT4ce and Open PlanIT. "We are pleased to be adding new partners to our MobiAlliance program," said Andrew White, CEO Route1. "These signings allow us to be vertically focused through partners and allow our shared customers to benefit from specific domain expertise relevant to their day to day operational challenges." Route1's MobiAlliance Program provides channel partners, demand generation and market development support, on-going training and support through its ENABLE, BUILD DEVELOP, WIN methodology, to address the growing demand for mobile thin-clients with Route1's Mobi Solution. Route1's Mobi Solution provides simplified, secure remote access for untrusted users empowering companies to extend their computing and data to anyone, anytime. The solution comprises thin-client devices, software and the managed MobiNET service which authenticates users, devices and encrypts all data transactions. With MobiNET, systems behind firewalls follow users and establish connections so IT departments need not worry about injected security attacks and bypass of internet usage compliance. Since no applications or data reside on the mobile devices, organizations can assure compliance with privacy, security and governance regulations. Route1's mobile devices include the MobiKEY, the world's first USB thin- client that turns any internet-connected Microsoft Windows PC into an instant Virtual Private Office running applications and data located securely elsewhere; and the MobiBook PRO, a wireless WinCE thin-client featuring full keyboard, large screen, and 6-10 hour battery life. Both devices require subscription to Route1's MobiNET service. BTC Worldwide is a North America-wide provider of turnkey solutions for the remote management of healthcare records; Ormac Digital is a trusted technology advisor in content management, development and hosting solutions to pharma and related verticals; IT4ce is a Mississauga-based, award-winning Citrix partner that brings a new dimension to problem solving, ensuring network tone to infrastructure projects with a proven success record in packaged goods, training and communications; Open PlanIT is a provider of innovative human resources and information technology solutions in western Canada's oil and gas heartland and beyond. "Route1 offers a unique opportunity for us to simplify and accelerate patient billing while adding an additional layer of security and comfort for our customers," said Steve Chernoff, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, BTC Worldwide. "The Mobi Solution easily and securely extends the 'inside the corporate firewall' computing environment while enhancing an organization's ability to comply with its own security policies as well as that of regulators." About Route1 Route1 is an innovator in mobile thin-clients that simplify remote access thus enabling organizations to securely extend their computing resources to anyone, anywhere, at anytime. The Company's Mobi Solution consists of devices and software integrated with a managed service that ensures all applications and data remain secure behind the firewall. Route1 bridges the gap between business agility and data security while allowing organizations to meet their mobile office, regulatory compliance, business growth and continuity needs. The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (symbol:ROI). For more information, visit www.route1.com. (C) 2005 Route1 Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks and registered trademarks used are owned by their respective owners.