SavaJe Technologies Selects Espial Escape for Newly Launched Java Operating System for Smart Handhelds

Combination of Fast, Secure, Scalable Java Browser and High-Performance Java OS Gives Enterprise and OEM Customers a Mobile Platform for Mission-Critical Java Applications

Espial, creator of software that powers the world of smart Internet devices, today announced that SavaJe Technologies has licensed the Espial Escape(TM) browser for inclusion with its new SavaJe XE(TM) operating system. Launched earlier this month, SavaJe XE is optimized to run Java(TM) applications efficiently on embedded and handheld devices. By selecting Espial Escape as the default browser, SavaJe is assured that its customers have a fast, compatible -- and above all -- secure browser for their enterprise applications, and that they experience faithful rendering of even the most complex web pages. Additionally, SavaJe's customers will benefit from the reduced memory footprint of Espial Escape -- a key requirement since SavaJe XE is designed to power the resource-constrained ARM-based handheld devices that are proving extremely popular in today's enterprises.

The SavaJe XE operating system is the first, and currently only, operating system to run Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE(TM)) applications quickly and efficiently on portable devices, and supports many additional APIs, libraries and packages not supported by PersonalJava(TM) or J2ME(TM). SavaJe XE is positioned as an ideal solution for original equipment manufacturers that want to offer the best Java solution to their customers, and for enterprises and systems integrators looking for a fast, secure and easily implemented mobile Java platform.

"Adherence to the latest industry standards and the ability for us to configure Escape for a wide range of devices were key drivers in our decision to select Espial," said George Grey, CEO, SavaJe. "Accurate rendering of web pages and execution speed were also factors we considered -- SavaJe XE already runs Java applications between five and fifteen times faster than those running on commercially available Java Virtual Machines for existing operating systems, so the speed of Escape was also a winning attribute. The combination of SavaJe XE with Espial Escape means we can offer our customers the fastest and most powerful, secure and compatible mobile Java platform on the market."

Espial Escape is the first 100% Java browser to offer a scalable configuration that supports key Internet standards -- including the most recent specifications of HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript 1.4 and SSL. Escape 4.8, the most recent version, allows the developer to selectively disable support for specific Internet standards so that the browser can be tailored to run in extremely resource-constrained designs or offer full functionality for other, more powerful, devices.

In addition to Espial Escape, SavaJe has also licensed Espial Espresso(TM), the lightweight GUI toolkit from Espial. This gives SavaJe the ability to quickly optimize the browser interface for devices with a wide variety of different form factors.

"The selection of Espial Escape by SavaJe Technologies, a technology innovator that has clearly demonstrated the powerful potential of Java on smart handheld devices, underscores our position as the company offering the most proven, extensible, embedded browser that supports the latest Internet standards," commented Jaison Dolvane, president and CEO of Espial. "We are delighted to see SavaJe join the ranks of industry leaders such as Uni.com, Intel, Samsung, and Delphi, who have made Escape the most widely adopted Java browser available today."

About SavaJe Technologies

SavaJe Technologies has developed the world's first operating system that supports a full Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition for information appliances -- smart phones, PDAs, set-top boxes, web-pads, game consoles and internet appliances -- a market which is expected to grow from 34.8 million units today to over 100 million by 2004. SavaJe is a privately held company headquartered in Massachusetts, with offices in Chicago IL, Seattle WA, and Cambridge, UK. For more information call +1-978-251-2901 or visit www.savaje.com.

About Espial Escape

Espial Escape is the first 100% Java browser to offer a scalable configuration that supports key Internet standards. Thanks to its exceptional feature set, Escape has emerged as one of the only Java browsers to have been successfully deployed on multiple Java Virtual Machines (JVMs). Now in its fourth major commercial release, Escape is proven Java browser technology that has been commercially deployed and works across a range of smart Internet device categories, including: Internet appliances, interactive digital TVs, wireless devices and automotive infotainment systems. For more information on Espial Escape, visit http://www.espial.com/escape .

About Espial

Espial is the first to provide a comprehensive approach to the development of open software for the next generation Internet -- The Pervasive Internet. Partners and customers such as Intel, Motorola, NEC, Philips, National Semiconductor and Sun are helping Espial to realize its Pervasive Internet vision, where billions of users access highly personalized information through a variety of smart Internet devices. Completely portable across any platform, Espial software allows customers to quickly create services, deliver devices and manage infrastructure. The technology applies universally, across such sectors as Internet Appliances, TV, wireless, and automotive. Visit www.espial.com.

For further information on Espial Espresso or any of Espial products, please contact sales@espial.com or 972-980-7195. In Europe, contact saleseurope@espial.com or +44-1793-698047. In Asia, contact salesasia@espial.com or +81-6-6997-3666. Visit www.espial.com.

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