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KODIAK NETWORKS JOINS INDUSTRY LEADERS IN FORUM NOKIA PRO

Wireless Innovator Gains Exclusive Access to Nokia Technical Resources and Business Development Support

SAN RAMON, CA, USA – June 20, 2006 – Kodiak Networks, the leading provider of advanced wireless voice systems, today announced that it has joined Forum Nokia PRO, an exclusive Nokia program that provides advanced technical, business development and marketing support to select wireless companies. As a member of Forum Nokia PRO, Kodiak Networks strengthens its relationship with Nokia, gains early access to handset technology and handset roadmaps and receives specialized service and support provided by Nokia to help Kodiak stand out in the marketplace.

Forum Nokia PRO provides specialized support for advanced developer companies creating the next generation of software based on the Series 40, S60 and Series 80 Platforms from Nokia.  A select number of companies worldwide who demonstrate industry leadership are chosen as Forum Nokia PRO members. By becoming a Forum Nokia PRO member, Kodiak Networks is better positioned to ensure the close integration of its advance voice services (AVS) client software with Nokia’s devices and to benefit from Nokia’s in-depth technical support and extensive worldwide software distribution channels.

“Kodiak Networks is very pleased to become a member of the Forum Nokia PRO program,” said Timothy Hall, vice president of strategic alliances, Kodiak Networks. “We look forward to developing innovative voice services applications that can be leveraged across Nokia’s broad range of handset devices.”

Kodiak Networks offers advanced wireless systems to carriers worldwide, including the Kodiak Real-time Exchange (RTX) System. This wireless solution includes a handset client interface which enables a new category of advanced voice services for end users. These innovative, group-oriented voice applications are designed to leverage Nokia’s extensive selection of handset devices and address broad market requirements.

“Forum Nokia PRO has established itself as a credible developer organization which seeks to improve the handset experience for end users,” said Andrew M. Seybold, principle analyst, Outlook4Mobility. “Kodiak is well-served to leverage the developer expertise being made available in order to meet the market demand for AVS-enabled devices.”

Forum Nokia
Nokia's global developer community, Forum Nokia, connects developers to tools, technical information, support, and distribution channels they can use to build and market applications around the globe. From offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and Singapore, Forum Nokia provides technical and business development support to developers and operators to assist them in achieving their goal of successfully launching applications and services to consumers and enterprises.

About Kodiak Networks
Kodiak Networks (www.kodiaknetworks.com) is the leading advanced wireless systems innovator for network operators worldwide. The Kodiak Real-Time Exchange™ (RTX) System enables operators to deliver premium, integrated wireless voice services to their customers with guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS). With the best overall performance, fastest speed and lowest latency in the industry, the Kodiak RTX enables a new category of Advanced Voice Services (AVS), including Instant Calling, Instant Conferencing, Instant Voice Messaging, Instant Availability and Group SMS. Kodiak Networks offers GSM, CDMA and UMTS voice systems that can be easily scaled from independent operators to multinational carriers utilizing 2G or 3G wireless networks. Other Kodiak carrier customers include Orange S.A (Europe); Alltel, Amp’d Mobile, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellcom, Cellular South, Cingular Wireless, Carolina West, East Kentucky Network and 3Rivers Wireless (United States); Airtel and Idea (India); and IT&E (Guam). The Kodiak thin client is available on SIMs produced by leading vendors including Gemalto and Sagem Orga. Kodiak handset software is also available on handsets produced by leading manufacturers including Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Nokia, LG, Kyocera, Sagem, T&A Mobile Phones and Palm.

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