Extended Systems and Synchronica Join Forces for Device Management

Business Wire, Feb 14, 2005

CANNES, France -- Combined Products Provide Complete End-to-End Solution for OMA SyncML Device Management Targeting Device Manufacturers and Mobile Operators

Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTNDE), a leading provider of mobile application solutions for the enterprise, and Synchronica Software, the German specialist for mobile synchronization and device management, announced today that Extended Systems will offer the Synchronica SyncML Device Management server combined with Extended Systems' XTNDAccess Device Management SDK.

The Synchronica SyncML Device Management Server provides a highly scalable, carrier-grade device management server for device manufacturers and mobile operators. Using the OMA SyncML DM (Device Management) protocol, the Synchronica Server can perform automated remote device diagnosis and repair of settings and firmware update over-the-air (FOTA). It features a unique server-side XML scripting language which can be used to build automated unit tests for handset manufacturers and complex automated hotline systems for mobile operators.

"Synchronica has a proven track record with leading European and US handset manufacturers and an excellent product with unique automation and logging facilities," said Charles Jepson, president and CEO at Extended Systems. "By combining our products we are able to provide a complete end-to-end solution shortening development time and improving quality assurance for mobile phone manufacturers."

Extended Systems' XTNDAccess Device Management SDK is a full-featured toolkit that enables device manufacturers to embed industry-standard device management client protocols into cell phones. As part of an overall device management strategy, XTNDAccess Device Management SDK enables device manufacturers and carriers to perform firmware patch upgrades by taking remote control of a device, eliminating the need for end users to perform these upgrades and drastically reducing support costs.

"Extended Systems is the market leader in the field of OMA (SyncML) client software embedded in many mobile phones shipping today or currently under development," said Carsten Brinkschulte, founder and CEO of Synchronica. "We are excited to combine our Synchronica SyncML Device Management Server in a best-of-breed solution with Extended Systems' SyncML Clients."

Availability

Extended Systems and Synchronica will demonstrate the Synchronica SyncML Device Management Server combined with the Extended Systems' XTNDAccess Device Management SDK during 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France from February 14th-17th, in Extended Systems' booth, Stand F47, Hall 2.

About Synchronica Software

Synchronica (http://www.synchronica.com) is focused on SyncML synchronization and device management software for device manufacturers and mobile operators. Synchronica offers a complete SyncML product portfolio ranging from data synchronization (DS) to device management (DM) and firmware update over-the-air (FOTA). Synchronica has a strong track-record in the SyncML space including the launch of the world's first SyncML DM FOTA server with a leading European device manufacturer. Synchronica is an active member of the OMA and OTAFF standardization organizations driving the SyncML standard and interoperability of FOTA solutions.

About Extended Systems' Embedded Short-Range Wireless Technologies

Extended Systems' software development kits (SDKs) for OMA Data Synchronization, OMA Device Management, Bluetooth(R) wireless technology, IrDA (including infrared financial messaging), test tools, and synchronization software applications for the PC help manufacturers integrate wireless connectivity and synchronization into devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, printers and medical devices. With over nine years experience working in wireless networking protocols and hundreds of design wins, Extended Systems has amassed extensive expertise in providing easy-to-use mobile device solutions.

About Extended Systems

Extended Systems provides the expertise, strategy and solutions to help enterprise organizations streamline their business processes through mobile technology. The Company's OneBridge mobile solutions suite enables companies to mobilize critical enterprise applications such as e-mail, field service, sales force automation (SFA), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM). Extended Systems has more than 2,500 enterprise customers worldwide and key alliance relationships. Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information, call 800-235-7576 or visit the Company web site at www.extendedsystems.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the success of Extended Systems' XTNDAccess Device Management SDK and Synchronica's SyncML Device Management server and the ongoing relationship of the companies. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the overall economic conditions and the level of information technology purchasing by existing and potential customers, the success of key business relationships, continued growth in the markets for our products, the perceived and realized benefits of mobile devices, the timely development and acceptance of new products and technologies, the risks associated with development of new products and product enhancements, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed September 29, 2004, and its 2005 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and 10Q/A.