Extended Systems' Synchronization and Management Technologies to be Used in IBM's WebSphere Everyplace Suite
Extended Systems' Product Allows IBM to Provide Robust Synchronization Capabilities for New Server Software
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Tuesday October 3, 10:32 am Eastern Time
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2000-- Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND - news) announced today that it has reached a strategic technology agreement with IBM to integrate its mobile data synchronization and management software, XTNDConnect Server, into a new IBM server software offering called WebSphere Everyplace Suite.
This new offering, available today from IBM, allows businesses to easily extend Web and enterprise applications to a variety of pervasive devices, including wireless handsets, PDAs, gaming machines and other Internet appliances.
Extended Systems is supplying a Unix version of Extended Systems XTNDConnect Server to IBM, providing the necessary synchronization and data management functions for IBM's new server software offering. With the software from Extended Systems, users of IBM's WebSphere Everyplace Suite can use their mobile devices to synchronize information between Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino and DB2 servers and Palm, Pocket PC and Windows CE devices. Additionally, users can access and synchronize enterprise information remotely using a wireless or wired connection.
XTNDConnect Server management tools enable IT managers to integrate multiple platforms into existing systems and centrally manage the information and applications on end-user devices. XTNDConnect Server also provides encryption for essential synchronization security when accessing the enterprise network.
``IBM's WebSphere EveryPlace Suite provides a complete offering for customers that want to deliver a mobile solution for broad base of computing platforms,'' said Steve Simpson, president and CEO of Extended Systems. ``Extended Systems is pleased that IBM recognizes our product as a robust mobile data management solution that is available today for this task.''
``As the device market proliferates, data synchronization is the key function necessary to link services to the enterprise,'' said Jon Prial, director of marketing of IBM's Pervasive Computing division. ``Extended Systems' product provides a technology needed in IBM's WebSphere Everyplace Suite.''
About Extended Systems' XTNDConnect Server
XTNDConnect Server provides a platform-independent solution that enables individuals and corporations to effectively synchronize and manage information and mobile devices at any time from any location. XTNDConnect Server provides quick and easy synchronization and management of e-mail, calendars, contacts, tasks and custom data and enhances personal productivity by allowing cross-platform flexibility and support for the latest version of the most popular data applications.
XTNDConnect Server also allows device users access to information remotely, through any wired or wireless connection. The server-based product provides IT managers with a complete solution that securely integrates, supports and manages mobile devices within the enterprise, as well as securely and reliably transfers information between corporate applications and these devices.
About Extended Systems
Extended Systems is a leading provider of mobile information management solutions that enable users to access, collect, synchronize, and print information on demand. The company's products include data synchronization and management software, short-range wireless connectivity products (Bluetooth and IrDA-compliant), Linux-based Internet access solutions, a complete line of network print servers and client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Extended Systems' customers and key relationships include 3Com, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Compaq, Motorola, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Sharp, NEC, and Toshiba.
Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.extendedsystems.com.
Extended Systems, Inc.:
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the market acceptance and success of Extended Systems' XTNDConnect Server and IBM's WebSphere Everyplace Suite, and the success of Extended Systems' relationship with IBM, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These include the impact of competitive products and pricing, alternative technological advances, the timely and successful development and market acceptance of new products, upgrades to existing products and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
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