March 22, 2007

Friendly Announces Release of Vista-Compatible Versions of its Connectivity Software

As part of its commitment to the support of Microsoft platform releases - as well as its commitment to the convenience of its customers around the world - Friendly has begun releasing new Vista-compatible versions of its client solutions.

Vista, Microsoft’s new operating system, includes hundreds of new features, some of which require major changes in order to make software solutions compatible with it. One of Microsoft’s stated objectives in the design of Vista was an increased level of product security that would overcome program susceptibility to malware, viruses and other threats. As a result of Vista’s increased security, non-compatible software causes multiple alerts requesting various permissions from users.

Friendly has been supplying ISPs and Telcos with solutions for non-technical users since 1997, and has over 200 customers worldwide. Focusing on the areas of Home Networking and the Digital Home, the company develops automatic installation and maintenance solutions that enable the seamless delivery of broadband services and the support of triple play devices, while lowering per-subscriber costs and raising per-subscriber profits. Friendly has also established a reputation for its popular PPPoE Clients (MS-Certified) and Automatic Self-Support Solutions (Web-based and Client-based).