SplashData, Inc., the leading developer of "virtual wallet" applications for mobile devices, has announced that its best-selling personal identification organizer, SplashID, is available for all leading PDA and Smartphone operation systems, including Symbian (UIQ and Series 60), Palm OS, and Windows Mobile (Pocket PC and Smartphone). SplashID 3.0 securely maintains personal identification information on both the mobile device and desktop computer while offering a host of features aimed at organizing and securing sensitive information.

The Symbian UIQ version will work with the Sony Ericsson P900 and Motorola A925, while the Symbian Series 60 version is compatible with Nokia 3650, 7650, 6600, and 6620 devices.

SplashData claims that SplashID is one of the most popular PDA applications available, with the Palm OS version currently ranked among the top five selling Palm OS programs at Handango.com. The software safely and securely stores a variety of sensitive, personal identification information, including user names, passwords, credit card numbers, calling card numbers, bank account data, PINs, medical insurance information, and additional categories can be added. Information is stored in a secure, encrypted format, and includes a self locking mechanism to protect data when a device is not in use. Both handheld and desktop software is supplied in each package with the ability to synchronized data between the two.

The Symbian OS implementations of SplashID are well executed and include all the features users would expect plus some they may not. For example the UIQ version provides both flip open and flip closed modes making information readily available regardless of the way in which the phone is being used.

SplashID has the ability to keep sensitive data hidden but it can be easily revealed when needed.

The Series 60 version implements the same functionality as UIQ, giving users the ability filter data by the same personal, business or custom categories familiar to UIQ users.

The desktop application seamlessly synchronizes data with the device, and as an added bonus data can also be transfered directly between UIQ and Series 60 devices, a great feature for those with multiple phones.

Key features of SplashID 3.0 enable users to:

• Create an unlimited number of templates with pre-defined field labels for different information types such as "credit card numbers" and "Web logins";
• Assign records to categories for filtering purposes, such as "personal" or "business";
• Customize the way columns are displayed, including the ability to define which columns will be presented on the screen based on the type of records being viewed;
• Assign icons to records, as well as customize field labels on a per-record basis;
• Specify which fields users wish to mask so that contents (such as a password or credit card number) cannot be easily viewed by other individuals while SplashID is in use on a handheld or desktop computer;
• Secure passwords with a protected database file using Blowfish encryption;
• Auto-generate passwords that meet specific criteria. (Many people, especially those in data-sensitive industries, are forced by policy to regularly change their passwords and it can be difficult to constantly create memorable pass-codes);
• Automatically create an encrypted back-up of the SplashID desktop database file should data loss occur on the handheld or desktop.

Welcoming the announcement Clint Patterson, vice president of marketing of Handango said "Our customers face the constant challenge of remembering an ever-growing amount of numbers and codes. SplashID provides a handy means of securely storing this sensitive information for access at a moment's notice. Based on SplashData's history of success, we expect the new versions of SplashID for Symbian to be just as successful as the Palm OS version."

Pricing and Availability

SplashID 3.0 is available at an introductory price of US$19.95 (normally $2995). A free 30-day trial version is available for download from Splashdata or for for Series 60 or UIQ from Handango.. SplashPhoto, an image viewer that includes desktop companion software, is also available for Symbian OS.

Web: www.splashdata.com