To: Lalit Jain who wrote (37 ) 8/22/2000 5:31:29 PM From: Lalit Jain Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 53 Mobile Computing Corporation appoints new Vice President of Sales & Marketing, for MJ Systems Division Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: MBL TORONTO, Aug. 22 /CNW/ - Mobile Computing Corporation (TSE: MBL), a leading supplier of wireless information systems for mobile workers, is pleased to announce that Timothy Lang has joined the Company as its new Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the MJ Systems Division Mr. Lang has extensive experience in the business communications industry in sales and marketing, and has consistently led organizations to over-achieve objectives. He was most recently Vice-President, Sales & Marketing at TFI, a leading Canadian food service equipment technology company, where he implemented new sales force processes and marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth. Prior to this, Mr. Lang held management positions at Moore Corporation and Xerox. At Xerox, Mr. Lang held many positions during his career, including sales, national accounts and national sales trainer. Mr. Lang has a Master's Degree from University of Manitoba and a B.A. from St. Francis Xavier University. "Tim's background and experience in helping to strengthen and lead a sales force will ultimately help MCC and our customers increase revenues and satisfaction," commented David Cunningham, Mobile Computing Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer. "The timing for adding to our team Tim could not be better as we are now in the midst of introducing our exciting new product suites to serve broader markets." "I am very pleased to be joining MJ Systems and MCC at this time", said Mr. Lang. "The products and services offered by MJ are world class and have served their traditional markets very well. I am looking forward to helping to lead the company into expanding market opportunities." Mobile Computing Corporation (MCC) (www.mobilecom.com) is a leading supplier of wireless on-board information solutions to diverse mobile worker industries. These systems enable companies to communicate with, monitor and manage the activities of their vehicles and field people. MCC solutions enable improved management of the movement and delivery of goods and services, improving productivity and profitability. MCC specializes in delivering fully integrated solutions that link mobile workers with corporate information systems utilizing wireless data communications services. Through its MJ Systems Division (www.mjsi.com), MCC provides leading technology solutions for industries with time-sensitive delivery schedules. A market leader in designing distribution systems for magazines, newspapers and books, MJ Systems now develops Perfect Distribution solutions that are tailored to each client's needs - from portable hand-held units to automated pick lines to office-based business intelligence systems. Mobile Computing Corporation trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MBL" and has approximately 36.6 million shares outstanding. %SEDAR: 00003758E -30- For further information: Cory Pala, Investor Relations, E-vestor Communications Inc., (416) 657-2400, (416) 657-2300 fax, cpala@e-vestorcom.com; David Cunningham, President & CEO, Mobile Computing Corp., (905) 676-8900, (905) 676-9191; To request a free copy of this organization's annual report, please go to www.newswire.ca and click on reports@cnw.