Saraide and EDS Join Forces to Provide Internet-Based Wireless Data Services to Carriers Worldwide

Business Wire, Sept 29, 1999

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 1999--

EDS to support Saraide's global operational infrastructure that links "any device" with "any content source" via "any network."

Saraide, a world leader in the delivery of Internet-based services to wireless devices, and EDS, a leader in global information technology services, today announced that the companies have teamed to facilitate the global delivery of Saraide's wireless data services.

Saraide provides Internet-based wireless data services to carriers in North America, Europe and Asia, including Microcell, Omnitel, KPN, KDP and diAx. Wireless subscribers receive customized, time-sensitive, location-based

information services such as e-mail, news updates, stock quotes, travel information, calendars, contact lists, personal banking and electronic commerce. This information can be delivered to any mobile device, over any air interface, including GSM, CDMA, FLEX, GPRS, and TDMA.

EDS will apply its comprehensive life-cycle services to deploy and support the operational architecture for the global delivery of Saraide's wireless data services. This agreement with EDS, which serves clients in 50 countries, allows Saraide to provide its wireless carrier customers throughout the world with faster time to market for their services, exceptional reliability, and world-renowned international operational systems management.

"EDS is committed to supporting cutting-edge technology companies," said Ed Deenihan, president of EDS High Technology unit. "Saraide is positioned to be a dominant player in delivering wireless data services -- a marketplace which we recognize is on the verge of incredible growth."

"Our relationship with EDS allows us to focus on our core competencies -- designing and delivering innovative wireless data services," said Hatim A. Tyabji, chairman and CEO of Saraide. "By harnessing the power of EDS' global infrastructure, we are able to offer wireless carriers around the world outstanding services via a network supported by one of the most comprehensive and reliable IT solution companies in the world."

About Saraide

Saraide is a world-leader in delivering Internet-based services to wireless devices. Using an open technology platform, Saraide provides wireless operators with a wide array of exceptional, value-added services -- independent of time, device, content or air interface. Wireless subscribers receive e-mail, personal banking, e-commerce, stock quotes, travel information, calendars, contact lists, and much more. Saraide has offices in North America and Europe including San Francisco, Ottawa, Dallas, New York, Rotterdam, London, Paris, and Stockholm.

For more information on Saraide, please go to http://www.saraide.com.

About EDS

EDS, a leader in the global information technology services industry for more than 35 years, delivers management consulting, electronic business solutions, and systems and technology expertise to improve the performance of more than 9,000 business and government clients in about 50 countries. EDS reported revenues of $16.9 billion in 1998. The company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE "EDS") and the London Stock Exchange.

For more information on EDS, please go to http://www.eds.com.

Saraide is a trademark of saraide.com inc and/or saraide.com ltd. All other product or service names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.