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Wireless Knowledge and Extended Systems Announce Agreement to Develop and Market Next-Generation Wireless Solutions
URL(s): Extedned Systems Wireless Knowledge
BOISE, Idaho & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2001-- Wireless Knowledge, Inc., a Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:MSFT) and QUALCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq:QCOM) company and market
leader in delivering enterprise-grade mobile-business solutions, and Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND), a leading provider of
mobile data management and wireless connectivity solutions, today announced plans to collaborate on next-generation wireless
solutions, such as 3G (third-generation) technology.
Under the terms of the agreement, Wireless Knowledge and Extended Systems will cross-license certain mobile application
technologies to develop best-of-breed, next-generation software components. The two companies will align on consulting, sales
and marketing programs to develop new channels where first-to-market success can lead to the advancement of industry
standards.
"Enterprise customers already benefiting from mobile business solutions understand the value of mobility," said Ken Whitaker,
vice president of product development for Wireless Knowledge.
"Collaborating with Extended Systems -- a fellow leader in the wireless space -- allows us to leverage each other's resources
and co-develop revolutionary technologies for next-generation networks and infrastructures that ultimately will create a new
paradigm for pervasive computing and even more value for the enterprise."
"Early adopter customers are looking to market leaders to guide them through the transition to 3G," said Holmes Lundt,
co-founder and vice president of business development for Extended Systems. "More evident than ever is a growing need for a
variety of mobile business solutions that are not only available today, but will be ready as new networks emerge.
"Working with Wireless Knowledge gives us a tremendous opportunity to provide our customers with optimum solutions today,
while playing a key role in the development of next-generation broadband technologies for tomorrow."
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), and client/server database management systems
with remote access capabilities.
Extended Systems' customers and key relationships include Palm, 3Com, IBM, 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 http://www.extendedsystems.com/.
About Wireless Knowledge
Wireless Knowledge, a Microsoft and QUALCOMM company, is a leading provider of enterprise-grade software and services
for companies looking to mobilize their information. Through the company's packaged products, custom application development,
and mobility consulting services, it turns e-business into m-business.
The company's Workstyle, Anystyle, and Echo software products give mobile professionals handheld-device access to their
most-utilized corporate information. Visit the company at http://www.wirelessknowledge.com.
CONTACT: Benjamin Group/BSMG Worldwide
Heather McLaughlin, 949/260-1300
hmclaughlin@bsmg.com
or
Wireless Knowledge, Inc.
David Bilotti, 858/882-6639
dbilotti@wirelessknowledge.com
or
Extended Systems
Joanne Taylor, 208/322-7575, Ext. 6015
joannet@extendsys.com
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