AvantGo Connects New Microsoft Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Edition Software to Enterprise Data

Business Wire, Oct 8, 1998

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 1998--

AvantGo 2.0 Brings Centralized Administration,

On-Line and Off-Line Mobile Transactions and

Database Access to "Jupiter"

AvantGo, Inc., the authority in managing mobile information, today announced that AvantGo 2.0 supports the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE operating system, Handheld PC Professional Edition, and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE, Handheld PC Edition.

The H/PC Pro Edition is the third-generation software from Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:MSFT) for the Handheld PC.

AvantGo 2.0 -- a comprehensive and scalable solution for extending enterprise and Web-based applications to handheld computers -- enhances these new versions of the Windows CE platform for the Handheld PC (previously code-named "Jupiter") by providing centralized administration, forms and universal remote access to Web-based and corporate data in both connected and disconnected modes.

"By definition, mobile professionals don't work in a connected environment," said Felix Lin, CEO of AvantGo, Inc. "AvantGo 2.0 is ideal for Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Edition software because it enables professionals to access and update corporate data and applications whether or not they have a persistent network connection."

AvantGo 2.0 consists of AvantGo Server, a centrally-administered server with an open architecture; AvantGo Connect, a conduit for desktop and kiosk connectivity; and a major upgrade of AvantGo Client, a highly efficient Web browser for navigating data and interacting with data-entry forms on handheld computers.

Together, AvantGo 2.0 and Windows CE-based devices provide enterprises with the power to put corporate data and resources into the hands of mobile professionals.

"Microsoft is pleased that AvantGo is extending its enterprise applications to Windows CE-based Handheld and Palm-sized PCs," said Jonathan Roberts, general manager, Consumer Appliance Group, Microsoft Corp.

"Products such as AvantGo 2.0 -- which support Windows CE for the H/PC -- make the Handheld PC an integral part of the enterprise computing infrastructure, providing mobile professionals with critical business information -- anytime, anywhere."

AvantGo 2.0 Features and Benefits

AvantGo 2.0 allows organizations to manage deployed devices remotely, update content and applications without recalling devices from the field, synchronize information over a variety of connectivity options and deploy applications without requiring companion desktop computers. The software is compatible with both Windows CE-based and Palm OS devices.

Specifically, AvantGo 2.0 makes handhelds more manageable, scalable, portable, compatible and mobile in an enterprise application environment. It features: -0-

--   Centralized User Administration - Using any browser,
     administrators can manage thousands of end users' access
     privileges and data synchronization tasks, as well as remotely
     add or remove applications from mobile devices for both groups
     and individuals.

--   Universal Access - AvantGo supports dialup and wireless
     connections from handhelds, as well as synchronization through
     desktops and stand-alone kiosks using standard Internet Protocols
     (IP) for communication between the AvantGo Server and handhelds.

--   Server-Based Synchronization - With AvantGo, devices can be
     deployed without companion desktop computers. Content and
     applications synchronize information directly with the server via
     many connectivity options.

--   High-Performance Transactions - With its multi-threaded
     architecture, AvantGo can support concurrent connections from
     hundreds of handhelds and maintain both batch and on-line
     sessions.

--   Interactive Forms - AvantGo supports HTML 3.2-compliant forms on
     both the Windows CE and Palm OS platforms.

--   Cross-Platform Environment - AvantGo's solution is available for
     both Windows CE and Palm OS platforms.

--   Synchronization of Applications and Data Sources - AvantGo 2.0
     provides an open architecture that allows any data (Lotus Notes,
     Microsoft Exchange, Oracle, etc.) to be synchronized with any
     application on any device.

--   Wide Variety of Content - AvantGo's Content Partners publishing
     content specifically for handhelds using AvantGo, include: The
     Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition, The New York Times,
     CNET's NEWS.COM, InfoWorld, Fox Sports, TV Gen and more.

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Pricing and Availability

Available now, AvantGo 2.0 is priced at $30,000 for 100 users. Corporate licensing is also available.

In addition to its new enterprise products, AvantGo is now offering its mobile solutions for individual users of handheld devices for free. Individuals can receive content Channels from providers such as The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition, the New York Times, Fox News and more -- free of charge -- by visiting www.avantgo.com.

About AvantGo, Inc.

AvantGo, Inc. has quickly established itself as the authority in managing mobile information with its innovative solution for extending enterprise applications to handheld computers, such as those based on the Windows CE and Palm Computing platforms.