RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-- TapRoot Systems Inc., a leading developer of software for the smartphone market, today announced that it is providing free trial versions of its WalkingHotSpot™ solution to Wi-Fi enabled smartphone users.

In response to massive world-wide inquiries surrounding the recent announcement of TapRoot’s award-winning WalkingHotSpot solution, TapRoot is now providing free trial versions of this software to transform a Wi-Fi enabled smartphone into a hotspot providing access to the Internet. The free trial version, for selected Wi-Fi enabled smartphones using the Symbian® S60 and Windows Mobile® 6 Professional operating systems, can be downloaded by visiting the download page of www.WalkingHotSpot.com. Support for other major mobile operating systems is coming soon.

”We are very excited to see the level of interest and positive response from people around the world to our WalkingHotSpot announcements. This demonstrates the need for a true carrier-grade product developed and supported by a group of seasoned professionals. This level of interest also shows a significant demand for consolidated anywhere, anytime, any-device connectivity. Our belief is that WalkingHotSpot provides the solution to leverage existing 3G infrastructure and smartphones already in the marketplace,” said Bob Bicksler, TapRoot’s CEO.

“While we are releasing a free trial version of the WalkingHotSpot solution, it is important to understand that the feature set we are releasing will not compete with products offered by our carrier partners,” Mr. Bicksler added.

The carrier version of the WalkingHotSpot solution supports multiple devices simultaneously through secure connections. The application is specifically designed to be power-efficient, robust and end-user friendly. The solution is commercially available for immediate implementation in carriers’ networks.

About WalkingHotSpot™

WalkingHotSpot is a patent-pending solution that is secure, easy to setup and simple to use. It transforms 3G/Wi-Fi™ smartphones into hotspots that enable multiple client devices (laptops, MP3 players, gaming devices, etc.) to connect to the Internet anywhere there is mobile network coverage. Your hotspot, your rules! Fast, secure internet access when you need it and where you want it!

About TapRoot Systems Inc.

TapRoot Systems Inc. provides software products and services for the mobile device marketplace. The company specializes in foundational software solutions and creative applications for the industry's major mobile operating systems: Microsoft® Windows Mobile®, Microsoft Windows CE®, Linux® Mobile, and Symbian OS®. TapRoot is a Microsoft Certified Partner, a MontaVista™ Mobilinux™ Partner, a Symbian Platinum Partner, an S60 Contractor and an S60 Wireless Technology Provider. TapRoot Systems is headquartered in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, USA with development facilities around the world. For more information, please visit www.TapRootSystems.com.