The new service, which is now available and being marketed by Indosat under the brand name i-Memova,(TM) is expected to increase consumer usage of mobile email by providing a user-friendly, push email experience on affordable consumer phones, and by offering rich multimedia capabilities and giving users better control over the mobile email messages they receive.

Unlike other mobile email services targeted at enterprise or executive users, the i-Memova service specifically addresses the needs of consumers in the mass market. It works on inexpensive MMS-enabled handsets and enables users to send and receive multimedia emails with colorful images, video and sound. In addition, users can specify which email messages they want to receive on their mobile phone.

"While demand for mobile email solutions is increasing everyday, we recognize that consumer priorities and behaviors are very different from executive users," said Brata T. Hardjosubroto, CEO IndosatM2. "In order to successfully meet that demand, we need to offer subscribers a mobile email service that is easier to use, more affordable and more multimedia-rich than enterprise-oriented services. With our new i-Memova service, we expect we can improve our customers' email experience and drive significant revenue growth."

Because most consumers do not necessarily want to receive all of their email on their mobile phone, Memova Mobile suggests which messages users might want to receive and then enables users to set mobile email preferences and priorities with a few simple clicks. This feature eliminates the threat of mobile spam and differentiates the user experience from other solutions, making it more consumer-oriented. Additionally, with no software to install on the phone, the one-step set-up process can be done on the handset or on the operator's Web site, and it is simple and easy to understand.

"Memova Mobile is an innovative approach to mobile email that enables operators to drive revenue by leveraging untapped opportunities in the consumer mass market," said Mike Serbinis, CTO, Critical Path. "Consumers don't want to receive all of their email on their mobile phone; they want messages from important friends, colleagues and family members. Unlike other solutions, Memova Mobile gives users the messages that matter and provides a seamless push experience on everyday handsets at a price consumers can afford."

About IndosatM2
Indosat Mega Media (INDOSATM2) is an Internet, Multimedia and IP-based services provider that provides services, such as high-speed/dedicated Internet, dial-up Internet, cable TV, VPN (Virtual Private Network) services, hosting and co-location, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and e-commerce. IndosatM2 is a subsidiary of PTIndosat (the Telecommunication Service Provider in Indonesia), which began operations in 2000 and provides services for companies, organizations and personal residences in Indonesia, supported by a high-capacity global Internet network.

About Critical Path, Inc.
Critical Path's Memova(TM) solutions provide a new and improved email experience for millions of consumers worldwide, helping mobile operators, broadband and fixed-line service providers unlock the potential of email in the mass market. Memova(TM) Mobile gives consumers instant, on-the-go access to the messages that matter most. Featuring industry-leading anti-spam and anti-virus technology, Memova(TM) Anti-Abuse protects consumers against viruses and spam. Memova(TM) Messaging provides consumers with a rich email experience, enabling service providers to develop customized offerings for high-speed subscribers. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices around the globe, Critical Path's messaging solutions are deployed by more than 200 service providers throughout the world. More information is available at www.criticalpath.net.

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