Casio to Bundle Intellisync With New, Low-Cost, Windows CE-Based Device New
Offering Makes Debut at PC Expo
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Pumatech, Inc. (Nasdaq: PUMA),
the leading provider of software infrastructure for the mobile Internet, today
announced that Casio is bundling Pumatech's Intellisync(R) Lite software with
its new Cassiopeia BE-300 handheld device. Pumatech's Intellisync Lite
software will provide synchronization of calendar, e-mail, contacts, notes and
to-do items between the new Windows CE-based device and Microsoft Outlook.
Casio developed an optimized version of Intellisync Lite specifically for the
new Cassiopeia BE-300 using Pumatech's Intellisync Software Developer Kit
(Intellisync SDK), and will introduce the low-cost, color device at PC Expo in
New York, June 26-28.
"Casio joins a number of high-profile device vendors such as Research in
Motion (RIM) that have adopted our Intellisync engine as their synchronization
standard," said Brad Rowe, co-founder, president, and CEO of Pumatech.
"Through bundling agreements such as these, we are helping companies like
Casio maximize the utility of their devices by granting their customers access
to the information they need, when and where they need it."
The Cassiopeia BE-300 will provide out-of-the-box synchronization from
Pumatech's Intellisync software. Time-saving benefits of synchronization
include the ability to move scheduled or rescheduled events directly into the
user's calendar; to identify potential schedule conflicts; and to maintain a
single address book. In addition to the Intellisync Lite offering, Casio will
also offer the full version of Intellisync through its sales channels for
consumers who would like to upgrade the synchronization capabilities of their
device. The full version of Intellisync offers support for multiple PC
applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes and Organizer, Novell
GroupWise, ACT! and more.
"With the debut of our new device, we want to offer customers an effective
solution to stay productive at all times," said Yozo Suzuki, managing director
of Casio. "Pumatech's synchronization capabilities have proven to help
business professionals keep their lives organized regardless of their
location, and we wanted to offer that same level of information access and
management to our customers."
About the Intellisync Software Development Kit (Intellisync SDK)
The Intellisync SDK is designed for Web portals, ISPs, handheld
manufacturers, carriers/telcos and enterprise software companies developing
contact management, email, scheduling, or groupware applications for PCs and
handheld devices that need to synchronize data with other applications and
devices. With the Intellisync SDK, companies can quickly build on the
industry-standard Intellisync synchronization software platform, while taking
advantage of Pumatech's patented Data Synchronization Extensions Technology
(DSX Technology(R) engine) to support multiple handheld devices and
applications.
About Pumatech
Pumatech, formerly known as Puma Technology, Inc., is the leading provider
of software infrastructure for the mobile world. The Company, which has long
been the leader in synchronization with its Intellisync technology, is in the
process of rolling out recently acquired, leading-edge personalization,
notification and Web-browsing services integrated with synchronization.
Pumatech now offers a comprehensive application suite, the Mobile Application
Platform (MAP), for the delivery of highly personalized content to any mobile
device. It is the only integrated solution that fully supports all mobile
devices and standards, including WAP phones, SMS-enabled phones, Palm OS(R)
handhelds, Pocket PCs, Web sites, and desktop applications, such as Outlook.
Companies using Pumatech(TM) products can create powerful mobile solutions
that give customers and employees anytime, anywhere access to relevant
information. Pumatech's mobile solutions are used by a wide range of leading
companies, mobile device manufacturers, telecommunications carriers, software
companies, and individuals. Headquartered in San Jose, CA, Pumatech offers
more information on its products and services at http://www.pumatech.com.
Cautionary Statement: Except for historical information, all of the
expectations and assumptions contained in the foregoing are forward-looking
statements involving risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, the ability of the parties to develop and
integrate the software and related technologies in a timely manner and
successfully deploy the handheld device, and risks related to market
acceptance of combined services offered through this relationship. For
additional information regarding these and other risks associated with the
companies' business refer to their reports filed with the SEC.
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.
NOTE: Pumatech, the Pumatech logo, Intellisync and DSX Technology are
trademarks of Pumatech, Inc., that may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
Palm OS is a registered trademark of Palm, Inc. All other product and company
names are trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Pumatech, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Tanya Valenzuela, tanyav@mcgpr.com, or Amy
Robertson, amyr@mcgpr.com, both of McGrath Power Public
Relations, 408-727-0351, for Pumatech, Inc.
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