Extended Systems Adds Personal Area Network -PAN- Profile Support to Bluetooth Software for Handheld Devices

Business Wire, July 26, 2001

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BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2001

Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND), a leading provider of mobile data management and wireless connectivity solutions, announced today that it has begun shipping Version 1.3 of XTNDAccess Blue SDK, a multi-purpose software development kit (SDK) for implementing Bluetooth wireless protocols in handheld devices.

XTNDAccess Blue SDK 1.3 is based on Bluetooth specification version 1.1 and implements Bluetooth wireless protocols for embedded devices such as cellular phones, PDAs, consumer electronics, portable office equipment, industrial automation products and more.

XTNDAccess Blue SDK 1.3 adds the Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP) for support of the newly formed Personal Area Network (PAN) profile. This profile focuses on adhoc networking between one person's set of devices. For example, a person's cell phone, PDA and PC could exchange information seamlessly. Bluetooth also embodies the wireless personal area network WPAN, which extends PAN to incorporate the local area network (LAN) and access to the Internet.

The multi-transport Object Exchange OBEX module has been enhanced to allow for multiple, simultaneous servers and clients. This provides Extended Systems' customers with the basis for future development and support of the Basic Printing Profile (BPP). Bluetooth hardware support has been updated to include the latest code revisions at CSR, Ericsson, Infineon, Silicon Wave and Texas Instruments.

"The product enhancements we've made to XTNDAccess Blue SDK reinforce Extended Systems' commitment to Bluetooth," said Steve Simpson, Extended Systems' president and CEO. "The embedded stack, coupled with our Windows solutions, continue to set the industry standard for code size, profile support, quality and interoperability."

About Extended Systems' Bluetooth Software Development Kits (SDKs)

Extended Systems has licensed its Bluetooth software development kits to more than 90 companies for implementation in next-generation products. Products that utilize Extended Systems' protocol software and have been qualified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group include NEC's connectBlue serial port printer adapter and AtermITX92BT ISDN terminal adapter; Red-M's 3000AS access server, 1000AP access point, and Bluetooth clip-on adapter for the Palm Vx; 3Com's Wireless Bluetooth PCMCIA card; Pico Communications' PicoBlue access point; and Primax's Blueport access point and wireless modem.

About Extended Systems

Extended Systems is a leading provider of mobile information management solutions that enable users to access, synchronize, and retrieve information on demand. The company's products include data synchronization and management software, short-range wireless connectivity products (Bluetooth and IrDA-compliant), and client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Extended Systems' customers and key relationships include Palm, 3Com, IBM, Microsoft, Compaq, Motorola, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Sharp, NEC, and Toshiba.

Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.extendedsystems.com.

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the market acceptance and success of Extended Systems' XTNDAccess Blue SDK, and the adoption of Bluetooth technology in the personal communications market, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These include the acceptance of specific industry-wide standards and protocols, the timely development and acceptance of new products and technologies, the success of key relationships, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the demand for mobile and wireless products and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed in fiscal 2001.

The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson, Sweden, and used by Extended Systems under license. Extended Systems is a registered trademark and XTNDAccess 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.