Hypercom Releases Optimum M4100 Blade: First Truly Portable Payment Device Gives Hypercom the Lead in Mobile Transactions with World's Smallest Secure Design

32-Bit Color Unit with Signature Capture plus PCI PED & EMV Level 1 & 2 Certification

Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced the immediate global availability of the Optimum M4100 Blade, the first truly mobile credit/debit terminal that is designed to comply with current global security standards and the smallest product of its kind. The palm-sized, high-speed 32-bit, wireless signature capture device is designed for mobile merchants and other organizations that need secure anytime, anywhere portable and/or non-wired payment and authentication capabilities. It is equipped with both Wi-Fi and GPRS wireless communication technology, is PCI PED and EMV Level 1 & 2-certified for worldwide use, and extends the use of electronic payments to restaurant tables, delivery services and a wide range of new settings.

Weighing in at just 7.1 ounces and measuring 4.9 inches long, 2.7 inches wide, and 1.15 inches deep, the Blade is a fraction of the size of competitive models, is battery-operated, and requires no external battery or modem. These features eliminate size and weight problems that make other wireless units impractical for use in mobile scenarios. The Blade is also a rugged, low-cost terminal that incorporates a top-of-the-line high-contrast color touch screen, accepts magnetic stripe and smart cards, and offers a contactless reader, clip-on printer and docking station.

Key features include:

• Palm-sized, lightweight form factor for true mobile portability and ease of use anytime, anywhere.
• Industry-leading transaction speeds, based on a 200Mhz 32-bit Intel(R) XScale(R) processor.
• High-contrast 64K color 2 1/4" VGA signature capture touch screen with 240 x 320 pixel viewing area providing exceptional viewing indoors or outdoors.
• Full support for all payment types, including cash, magnetic stripe, chip and contactless cards.
• Large illuminated color-coded keypad with clear, concise and simplified layout for fast data entry/key strokes and compliance with ADA and British Disability Act.
• Wi-Fi and GPRS communications options for use over both local and wide area networks, delivering maximum flexibility in meeting the needs of merchants and other businesses.
• Stringent security, including PCI PED and EMV Level 1 & 2 certifications, Triple DES and SSL encryption, and a durable, secure, tamper proof and water-resistant casing.
• Optional clip-on printer with speeds of 12 lines per second (lps), delivering 100 receipts per reloadable packet with innovative patent-pending fan-fold and low-profile paper design.
• Easy recharging and dial back-up by simply plugging into any wall socket or optional docking station, with optional communication modules for downloads and transaction back-up via V.90 modem.
• Long-life Li-ion rechargeable batteries, supporting more than 250 transactions per charge for both the terminal and printer.
• Full-featured development environment enabling custom applications beyond the standard payment associated with credit/debit terminals.