Now Software announces synchronization software for U.S. robotics handheld and now up-to-date; Now Synchronize™ keeps contacts and schedules on the Pilot™ connected organizer synchronized with Now Up-to-Date™ on Windows and Mac-based PCs

Business Wire, Jan 29, 1996

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 1996--Now Software, the leading time management software developer for Windows(R) and Macintosh(R) computers worldwide, today announced a version of its desktop synchronization software, Now Synchronize, that will support the new Pilot connected organizer from the Palm Computing Division of U.S. Robotics.

The new product will provide the ability to share the same calendar and address book between Pilot and Now Up-to-Date -- providing the best way to take Now Up-to-Date information on the road.

"Pilot is a breakthrough technology that allows Now Up-to-Date users to carry their schedule and address book in their pockets and provides one-button access to an entire workgroup," said Duane Schulz, CEO of Now Software. "Now Synchronize for U.S. Robotics' Pilot is an exciting step forward in Now's vision of providing quick access to time and people anytime, anywhere."

Now Synchronize compares calendar and contact entries by date and time and ensures that the latest information and changes appear both on Pilot and in Now Up-to-Date on the personal computer. To synchronize, the user simply places the Pilot device in its cradle and presses the HotSync button. Synchronization moves new data and modifications between Pilot and the user's desktop and, after synchronizing, the same calendar and contact information resides both on Pilot and in Now Up-to-Date.

"With Pilot, Now Up-to-Date users have the ability to take all their desktop information with them in their pockets," said Donna Dubinsky, general manager of the Palm Computing Division of U.S. Robotics. "It's as simple as the push of a button to keep your desktop calendar and mobile calendar in sync."

Developed with portability and desktop synchronization in mind, the Pilot organizer features a breakthrough design, real-time speed, and a range of information-management tools including a calendar and address book, and is small and light enough to fit in a shirt pocket.

Pricing and Availability

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Now Synchronize for the Pilot organizer will begin shipping in March of 1996 and will be available directly from Now Software for $29.95. Customers can order Now Synchronize by calling Now Software at 1-800-867-9958. Now Synchronize works with Pilot and Now Up-to-Date for Windows, supporting Windows 95 and Windows 3.1 users. A version for Macintosh users will be available later this year. Pilot will be available in March of 1996. For more information, the Palm Computing Division of U.S. Robotics can be contacted at 1-800-881-7256, info@palm.usr.com, or visit their web site at www.usr.com/palm.>Portland, Oregon-based Now Software Inc. is a leading supplier of time management software products for Windows and Macintosh computers worldwide. Now Software's award-winning products include Now Up-to-Date for Windows, Now Up-to-Date & Contact for Macintosh, Now Utilities(TM), Now Synchronize(TM), and Now TouchBase & DateBook Pro(TM).

For further information, please contact Now Software at 921 SW Washington Street, Suite 500, Portland, OR 97205-2823; phone 503/274-2800 or 1-800-689-9427; fax at 503/274-6368; e-mail at info@nowsoft.com; or through Now's web site at http://www.nowsoft.com.

The Palm Computing Division of U.S. Robotics (USRX) is a leading provider of handheld computing systems. With headquarters in Los Altos, Calif., it designs, develops and markets handheld computing products that include the Palm Operating System, the Pilot family of connected organizers, personal information management applications, desktop to handheld connectivity software, and Graffiti power writing technology.

U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports remote access servers, enterprise communications systems, desktop/mobile client products, and modems that connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies, and a wide range of other corporations, businesses, institutions and individuals. The company's 1995 sales were $889.3 million. -0- Now Software, Now Up-to-Date, Now Contact, and Now Synchronize are trademarks of Now Software Inc. U.S. Robotics is a registered trademark and Pilot is a trademark of U.S. Robotics and its subsidiaries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.

CONTACT: Now Software Inc.

Deb Catello, 503/796-3883

catello@nowsoft.com

or

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Morgan Littlefield, 415/303-0982

morgan_littlefield@arpartners.com

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