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To: richardred who wrote (863)11/13/2005 1:15:51 PM
From: richardred  Respond to of 7254
 
Research In Motion Passes "Go"

By Tim Beyers (TMF Mile High)
April 19, 2005

In the popular board game Monopoly, players get $200 every time they pass "Go." Doesn't that sound like a sweet deal? I mean, really, wouldn't it be cool to saunter through a bright red sign that says "Go" and then get pulled over by a Bob Barker look-alike who insists you're due some cash? You bet. But it doesn't work that way in real life. Not for most of us, at least.

Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) proved to be the exception yesterday. The smartphone and PDA maker crossed its wildly popular BlackBerry with Sybase's (NYSE: SY) AvantGo mobile Web service. The deal is significant in that it makes the BlackBerry an even smarter digital tool and plaything. That's because AvantGo makes popular Web sites and digital content easy to view on a mobile device such as a smartphone.

It was also the end of yet another differentiator between the so-called CrackBerry and palmOne's (Nasdaq: PLMO) Treo. And that's a little worrisome to me, having teamed with Motley Fool Rule Breakers chief David Gardner in choosing palmOne for our Stocks 2005 annual. The thesis, which I believe still holds, was that palmOne is simply too close in size and market presence to be valued at a fraction of Research In Motion. Yet that remains the case today.

It can't help when Research In Motion dates a long-standing palmOne partner like AvantGo. Nor does it help when Nokia (NYSE: NOK), already the world's smartphone leader, hooks up with Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) through operating system partner Symbian. Or when production problems slip the schedule for getting new Treos into the hands of carriers.

Indeed, this last problem is the biggest of all. And it doesn't seem to be improving. A visit to my local T-Mobile store revealed that no one can be sure when the new Treo 650 will be available to the carrier's subscribers, if ever. Whoops.

Look, I still like palmOne. But only so much time can pass before the company starts inking content deals and getting new phones into carriers' hands. It had better be soon.

For related Foolishness:

* In February, palmOne came up empty-handed.
* So far, Nokia's smart shot doesn't seem to have had much of an effect.
* Last year, Research In Motion added 1 million subscribers in nine months. It may take until only the second quarter to reach that goal this year.

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To: richardred who wrote (863)11/13/2005 1:23:19 PM
From: richardred  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 7254
 
Sybase Mobile Applications to be Available for the New HP iPAQ hw6500 Series Mobile Messenger
Tuesday October 18, 8:05 am ET
Sybase Offers Customers Industry-Leading Mobile Application and Device Management Solutions
SYNOPSIS: Sybase announces that Sybase(R) Unwired Accelerator application mobilization tool, iAnywhere Afaria(R) and the AvantGo(R) Geocaching.com mobile Web channel are available now for the new HP iPAQ hw6500 series Mobile Messenger.
- The Sybase and iAnywhere products will be part of the HP Mobility Solutions Evaluation Center
- Sybase Unwired Accelerator, iAnywhere Afaria and AvantGo Geochaching.com(1) channel running on the HP iPAQ hw6500 series Mobile Messenger create an ideal solution for more securely accessing critical information
- Sybase is dedicated to enabling customers to gain greater value from their hardware, software and infrastructure investments

DUBLIN, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY - News), a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, today announced that its Sybase Unwired Accelerator, an application mobilization tool, iAnywhere Afaria and the new AvantGo Geocaching.com channel will be available for the new HP iPAQ hw6500 series Mobile Messenger. These solutions help customers more securely access critical information anywhere, anytime and gain greater value from their hardware, software and infrastructure investments.

"By combining our solutions with HP's innovative iPAQ devices, critical information can be more securely delivered to end users," said Marty Beard, senior vice president, corporate development and marketing, Sybase, Inc. "HP has worked closely with Sybase over the years, and this extension enhances our ability to enable organizations to manage and mobilize information from the data center to the point of action, creating an information edge."

"HP has made significant enhancements to our newest iPAQ, making it an ideal choice for running business and consumer applications beyond e-mail," said John Brandewie, acting director of product marketing, Handheld Division, HP. "As handheld devices are increasingly used to access business-critical data, we are excited to team with Sybase to offer HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger customers the ability to more securely mobilize and manage enterprise information from the backend out to the frontlines."

Product Information
-- Sybase Unwired Accelerator provides rapid mobilization of enterprise
applications like SAP, Business Objects, Lotus Notes and Remedy, as
well as data sources such as Web applications/services and
databases(1), without any programming requirements. With Unwired
Accelerator, users have always-available access to information so
they can be productive and effective whether they are inside or
outside the office.
-- Afaria, iAnywhere's multi-platform mobile management software,
continues to be a recommended solution for managing HP iPAQs within
the enterprise. Afaria delivers a range of capabilities for
managing and helping to secure the data on the HP iPAQ hw6500 series
Mobile Messenger, enabling IT to control device settings, deploying
software and content updates, encrypting device data, and limiting
device access.
-- Continuing to demonstrate that users can easily take their
information on the go, iAnywhere's new AvantGo Geocaching.com mobile
Web channel gives users the chance to experience the fun of
Geocaching -- the first real-world, location-based treasure hunting
game, combining GPS technology with the power of the Internet.

For more information about Sybase Unwired Accelerator, iAnywhere Afaria and the new AvantGo Geocaching.com mobile Web channel for the HP iPAQ hw6500 series Mobile Messenger, please visit the HP Mobility Solutions Evaluation Center at www.hp.com/go/mobile-evaluation.

About Sybase, Inc.

Sybase is the largest global enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers and partners to create an information edge. The world's most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare runs on Sybase. For more information, visit the Sybase Web site: sybase.com .

NOTE: Sybase, Afaria, AvantGo and iAnywhere are registered trademarks of Sybase, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. As used in this release, iAnywhere means iAnywhere Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc.

Special Note: Statements concerning Sybase's future growth, prospects and new product releases are, by nature, forward-looking statements that involve a number of uncertainties and risks, and cannot be guaranteed. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will" and similar expressions relating to Sybase and its management may identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are intended to reflect Sybase's current views with respect to future events and may ultimately prove to be incorrect or false. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially include shifts in customer demand, rapid technology changes, competitive factors and unanticipated delays in scheduled product availability. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Sybase's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (copies of which can be viewed on Sybase's Web site).

(1) A standard GSM/GPRS/EDGE infrastructure, other Bluetooth-enabled devices, separately purchased equipment, and a service contract with a wireless airtime provider may be required for applicable wireless communication. GSM/GPRS/EDGE Wireless Internet access requires separately purchased Internet service contract. Check with service provider for availability and coverage in your area. Not all web content available. GPRS/EDGE may not be available in all networks. GPRS/EDGE data transmission speeds may vary based upon network capabilities and other conditions. Establishment and continuation of a GPRS/EDGE connection depends on network availability, provider support and signal strength

Source: Sybase, Inc.
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