New York, National Retail Federation, January 14, 2008: Softeq Development Ltd. today announced a partnership with HP for a rugged mobile retail solution utilizing Softeq’s DURATEQ 3100. The DURATEQ, based on HP iPAQ Pocket PC technology, uses advanced materials that make this device durable without the bulk, weight, and awkwardness of other rugged handhelds. (See the DURATEQ at NRF in HP’s Booth #842)