Oct 23^rd, 2007, San Francisco, USA  Blue Bamboo, a Shanghai, China-based manufacturer and designer of POS terminals and transaction peripherals, announces today at the CTIA show that its H50-CM02 GPRS module has received PTCRB (PCS Type Certification Review Board) certification. PTCRB certification demonstrates that Blue Bamboo has met standardized operator requirements across PTCRB member countries, and that Blue Bamboo products are ready to be approved by individual network operators in those countries.

Blue Bamboo's all-in-one H50 is a versatile handheld POS terminal supporting GPRS, Bluetooth, and dial-up connectivity. Coupled with a multi-application platform including credit, debit, gift and loyalty payments, the H50 enables mobile professionals to receive electronic payments in a simple, portable and affordable manner.  The H50 has achieved PCI-PED and EMV Level 1&2 certifications, keeping merchants in compliance while delivering the rich feature set expected from a wireless payment device without paying a premium.

''Blue Bamboo commitment to delivering simple, reliable and affordable wireless solutions to mobile professionals requires that we meet all accepted standards to build confidence in our technology'', said Jason Jones, CEO of Blue Bamboo, ''PTCRB certification strengthens our product offering globally and accelerates time to market for our North America distribution channel partners, such as Comstar Interactive.''

Certification with individual network operators is currently in progress.  For more information on wireless carrier approval of the H50 GPRS Terminal, please contact Blue Bamboo at sales@bluebamboo.com. 

About Blue Bamboo

Blue Bamboo designs and markets feature-rich and exceptionally affordable products for the POS terminal and peripherals industry.  Blue Bamboo's robust electronic payment technology delivers scalable, customer-centric wireless and retail payment solutions which meet PCI and EMV standards all in a secure, reliable and versatile design. Visit www.bluebamboo.com or email sales@bluebamboo.com.