Extended Systems XTNDConnect Server Provides Synchronization for NEC’s MobilePro 780 Handheld PC
BOISE, Idaho — March 30, 2000 — Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND), a leading provider of mobile information management products, has announced that NEC Computers Inc. is including the XTNDConnect Server client on its recently launched MobilePro(TM) 780 handheld PC.
The XTNDConnect client enables synchronization of e-mail, contacts, calendar and tasks between the MobilePro 780 devices and Microsoft Exchange and LotusNotes/Domino servers and ODBC-compliant databases. Once IT administrators install the XTNDConnect Server in their enterprise environment, MobilePro 780 users can quickly and easily take advantage of the synchronization benefits.
"Today's enterprise customers are demanding simpler methods to access information on the network," said Duane Cowgill, MobilePro product manager, NEC Computers. "XTNDConnect's data management tools enable NEC's MobilePro customers to quickly and easily synchronize information between the company server and their handheld PC."
"We believe this announcement is further evidence of the strength of Extended Systems' position in the mobile information management space," said Extended Systems CEO and President Steve Simpson. "XTNDConnect is providing data management tools for companies such as Microsoft, Ericsson, IBM and now NEC Computers."
About MobilePro 780 Handheld PC
The MobilePro 780 H/PC is a PC companion for mobile professionals and designed to satisfy the computing needs for a range of vertical markets. Mobile workers in retail, real estate, insurance, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, as well as mobile sales forces, can benefit from the MobilePro 780 H/PC's touch-screen, instant-on and easy mobile data entry and transmittal. Weighing only 1.7 pounds and measuring 9.6" (W) by 5.2" (D) by 1.1" (H), the MobilePro 780 H/PC offers an 8.1" 64K color half VGA display (640 x 240 resolution). The MobilePro 780 H/PC is available now for approximately $ 799(a) through select resellers or by contacting NEC Computers at 888/632-8701 or www.nec-computers.com.
About XTNDConnect Server
XTNDConnect Server provides data management and synchronization of e-mail, contacts, calendar and tasks between multiple handheld devices and Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes/Domino servers. The product features a complete set of tools for enterprise management of mobile devices and a replication wizard for easy application development. XTNDConnect Server manages data and applications on mobile devices with backup, restore, installation and configuration capabilities.
It uses Certicom's encryption technology to provide high-speed secure transactions for handheld computing applications and corporate servers. XTNDConnect also features full synchronization capabilities with custom ODBC-compliant databases such as Sybase, Oracle, DB2 and Extended Systems' own Advantage Database Server. Pricing is $ 100 per user, based on 1000-user volume. A free trial version is available at www.extendedsystems.com/go/xtndconnectserver.
About NEC Computers Inc.
NEC Computers Inc. (NECC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Computers International B.V., delivers mobile, desktop and server computing solutions to the commercial market in North America. For years, NEC's Versa(R) notebooks, PowerMate(R) desktops, Express5800(TM) servers and MobilePro(TM) handheld PCs have won awards in leading industry publications, including PC Computing, PC Magazine and Mobile Computing. NEC Computers Inc. focuses on the computing needs of the corporate market and sells systems primarily through the reseller channel.
NEC Computers Inc. taps into the technological resources of NEC Corporation's extensive research and development facilities in Japan, where products are developed for the global marketplace. NEC Corporation holds the third largest number of patents in the world, and serves as the source of NECC's technologically sophisticated products.
About Extended Systems
Extended Systems is a leading provider of mobile information management solutions that enable users to access, synchronize, collect, retrieve and print information on demand. The company's products include data synchronization software, short-range wireless connectivity products (IrDA and Bluetooth-compliant), Linux-based Internet business solutions, a complete line of network print servers, and client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Its customers and allies are global leaders in mobile communications and computing and include Microsoft, Motorola, Inc., Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 3Com Corporation, Sharp Corporation, IBM, Toshiba Engineering Corporation, and Hewlett-Packard Company.
Extended Systems employs over 350 people worldwide and and maintains a domestic and international distribution network. The company has offices and subsidiaries in the U.S. and worldwide. For more information, please contact Joanne Taylor at Extended Systems, 5777 North Meeker Avenue, Boise, ID 83713. Telephone: 208/322-7575. Fax: 208/377-1906. Web site address: http://www.extendedsystems.com.
Extended Systems, Inc.
Certain matters set forth in this press release, such as the performance and expected benefits of XTNDConnect to users and NEC and market acceptance of XTNDConnect, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These include the impact of competitive products and pricing, alternative technological advances, the timely and successful development and market acceptance of new products, upgrades to existing products and other risks as detailed from time to time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Extended Systems is a registered trademark and XTNDConnect is a trademark of Extended Systems Inc. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
NEC Computers Inc.
Editor's Note: NEC and PowerMate are registered trademarks and Versa is a U.S. registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Express5800 and VR4121 are trademarks of NEC Corporation and/or one or more of its subsidiaries. All are used under license. Pentium is a registered trademark and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. MIPS is a registered trademark of MIPS Technologies Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
(a) Prices are valid in the U.S. only and are subject to change without notice. Prices shown do not include applicable tax. Resellers determine their own pricing.
CONTACT:
Extended Systems Inc.
Joanne Taylor, 208/322-7575 (Editorial) joannet@extendedsys.com
or
NEC Computers Inc.
Jessica Bombaci, 408/488-1108 (Editorial) jessica.bombaci@nec-computers.com