Pumatech's Satellite Forms Software Selected by Handheld Computing Magazine as One of the Best Palm Powered Products of 2001

Business Wire, Feb 13, 2002

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2002

Satellite Forms Awarded Top Honors in the Category of

"Best Enterprise Application - Database"

Pumatech, Inc. (Nasdaq:PUMA), a leading provider of enterprise-level software products and services that deliver highly relevant information wherever and whenever it's needed, today announced that its Satellite Forms(R) Rapid Application Development (RAD) and database-connectivity software was awarded the title of "Best Enterprise Application - Database" of 2001 by Handheld Computing Magazine, the industry's leading resource for information on Palm OS(R) technologies. Satellite Forms was also recognized as a finalist in the category of "Best Development Tool." The awards, which were announced at last week's PalmSource conference in San Jose, Calif., honor the most innovative and noteworthy Palm(TM) Powered products in 37 different categories.

The nominees for Handheld Computing Magazine's fourth annual Palm Powered Products of the Year Awards represented the Best Palm Powered products released in 2001. All Palm-related products released during 2001 were eligible, with the winners and finalists selected based on the votes of Handheld Computing Magazine's editorial staff as well as input from the publication's readers.

"The wealth of excellent software and hardware for the Palm OS platform is amazing," said Denny Atkin, editor-in-chief of Handheld Computing Magazine. "To pick the best from a field of over 17,000 was a challenge, and we're pleased to be able to recognize these stand-out products."

Pumatech's Satellite Forms software is a premier RAD tool for devices based on the Palm OS(R) platform. Satellite Forms is used to rapidly develop sophisticated handheld applications that seamlessly integrate with enterprise data from Oracle, DB2, Microsoft Access and many other databases. The latest version of Satellite Forms, Satellite Forms Enterprise Edition 4.1, offers developers a robust feature set for creating applications for handheld devices in the enterprise, including the ability to create and embed customized menus and color graphics for richer applications. Satellite Forms also enables users to produce faster applications through new caching schemes that improve table-access performance.

When combined with the powerful capabilities offered in Pumatech's Satellite Forms Server 1.1, the result is a comprehensive platform that allows developers to quickly and easily integrate applications between network servers and popular handheld devices. Satellite Forms technology is utilized by a wide range of organizations, including Michelin, Boeing and the Los Angeles Fire Department.

"We have a long-standing commitment to providing our customers with first-rate technologies that will enable them to streamline business processes and improve the overall productivity and efficiency of their employees," said Brad Rowe, Pumatech's president and CEO. "To be acknowledged by the readers of Handheld Computing Magazine, and the editors who dedicate their time to analyzing and reporting on Palm-related technologies, is very rewarding and one the best possible acknowledgements of our success in servicing our enterprise customers."

For more information, or to purchase Pumatech's Satellite Forms, please visit www.pumatech.com or call 1-800-224-5430.

A feature article on the winners and finalists will appear in Handheld Computing Magazine's issue 5.1, which will be available in March 2002. For more information about the Best Palm Powered Products of 2001 Awards, visit www.hhcmag.com.

About Pumatech

Pumatech, Inc. (Nasdaq:PUMA) provides organizations with a comprehensive suite of enterprise-level software products and services that deliver highly relevant information wherever and whenever it's needed. The company's portfolio makes Pumatech a single resource, providing the infrastructure necessary to expand the boundaries of information. Organizations can choose to use Pumatech's ready-made enterprise offerings, or they can leverage Pumatech's professional services team to create custom solutions built upon Pumatech's core enterprise platform. Pumatech's customer and strategic partner base includes Global 2000 companies such as Siebel, Oracle, Yahoo!, NTT DoCoMo, Boeing, CNET and General Motors. The company has headquarters in Silicon Valley, Tokyo and London. Pumatech offers more information on its products and services at www.pumatech.com.

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks relating to possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, continued acceptance of Pumatech's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks detailed from time to time in Pumatech's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities.