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To: Ibexx who wrote (92889)	1/29/2001 4:15:31 PM
From: T L Comiskey	Respond to of 152472

Monday January 29, 4:12 pm Eastern Time Press Release Wireless Knowledge Introduces Comprehensive Mobile Data Access Solution for RIM Wireless Handhelds New Anystyle(TM) Software Brings Robust Wireless Data Capabilities To Global Enterprises SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2001-- Wireless Knowledge, Inc., a Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:MSFT - news) and QUALCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq:QCOM - news) company, Monday announced Anystyle software, the most complete solution available today for accessing enterprise data from wireless devices. Anystyle extends the capabilities of Wireless Knowledge's flagship Workstyle(TM) Server solution -- which provides business users with mobile access to corporate e-mail, calendar and contact information from any Internet-enabled device -- to devices with offline capabilities. Ideal for enterprises where multiple device types are deployed, Anystyle will be initially available for RIM® 950 and 957 pagers, with support for Palm devices and Pocket PCs to soon follow. Anystyle automatically synchronizes data over the air whenever the device is within network coverage -- with no cradle required -- and then stores the data on the device for offline usage. This allows mobile workers to access and interact with corporate data at any time, from any location and eliminates the need to connect to the Internet or the corporate network. This enhanced mobility delivers faster, more convenient access to information and enables users to access key data regardless of wireless network coverage. Because it lets mobile professionals manage what information and how much information is sent to the device, Anystyle also helps users gain greater control over their most critical corporate data. ``With the introduction of Anystyle, Wireless Knowledge now offers the most comprehensive portfolio of mobile data offerings for businesses,'' said Eric Schultz, chairman and CEO of Wireless Knowledge. ``Using Anystyle, customers can wirelessly access corporate data while inside the firewall, while connected to the Internet or while using wireless devices with offline capabilities. Supporting three access methods with one server gives mobile users unprecedented freedom in choosing the mobility solution that best fits their needs.'' ``The market leaders will be those providing scalable, device-independent and network-independent solutions that allow corporate decision makers to empower their knowledge work force -- helping them to keep pace with the accelerating heartbeat of business,'' said Bob Egan, vice president and research director for mobile and wireless at Gartner Group. ``A key component for enterprises is having frequently changing information -- such as appointments and messages -- immediately available without being tethered to the device's cradle.'' Anystyle is installed on the same server as Workstyle Server, providing a one-server solution with multiple device support. The first release of Anystyle works with Microsoft Exchange 5.5 and 2000. Later this year, support for the Lotus Domino messaging platform will be added, along with support for additional devices with offline data storage capabilities, including PDAs and smart phones. Unlike competitive products which re-direct data from the user's PC to the pager, Anystyle sends data straight to the RIM device. This reduces the cost and the risk of leaving a desktop computer running at the office while an employee is on the road. Anystyle is also the only solution of its kind to provide over-the-air access to calendar and contact information. Alternative products require users to download calendar and contact data to the RIM device using a cradle connected to the PC. Key product features include: Mobile Corporate E-mail: Allows users to receive important messages immediately, filter messages sent to the device, define the level of detail in each message and retrieve more detail if desired. In addition, it enables users to reply, forward, compose and delete messages. Mobile Calendar: Enables users to access appointments over the air, control how much information is stored on the device and get more detail as needed, as well as send and accept meeting requests. Users can get notification of frequently changing appointments. Mobile Contacts: Lets users synch the contacts they need over the air, access personal and business contacts, determine how much contact information is kept on the device and fetch more detail from the server if desired. This capability includes adding and editing contacts, and sending e-mail to contacts while offline. Anystyle also supports Microsoft Exchange's custom recipients capability. Anystyle may be purchased directly from Wireless Knowledge, and from the company's worldwide network of resellers and carrier partners. With complete 24/7 support, Anystyle is backed by Wireless Knowledge's professional services group, which helps customers mobilize their businesses with wireless development services for custom horizontal and vertical applications.