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Sybase and HTC Unite to Deliver More Secure, Better Managed Mobile Solutions

    Strategic Mobile Partnership Will Combine Best-Of-Breed Software and
                             Hardware Solutions

    LAS VEGAS, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), a
leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, and HTC
Corp. (TAIEX:2498; "HTC"), the world's leading provider of Microsoft
Windows Mobile-based smart devices, today announced the formation of a
global alliance. The companies are teaming on strategic business,
engineering and marketing initiatives designed to deliver optimized Sybase
iAnywhere mobility software on HTC devices.
    The alliance will focus initially on the management and security
components of the Sybase Information Anywhere(R) suite, which provides a
platform for enterprise mobility. Sybase will work closely with HTC on
product optimization and integration, resulting in stronger Windows Mobile
device management and security options for enterprises.
    "The combination of HTC's leadership in the Windows Mobile device
market and Sybase's leadership in enterprise mobility software made this
alliance a natural fit," said Terry Stepien, president, Sybase iAnywhere.
"Combining our Sybase iAnywhere solutions with innovative HTC mobile
devices and wireless infrastructure creates simple and affordable ways to
improve productivity, increase efficiency and drive sales in an
increasingly competitive marketplace."
    "HTC strategically aligns itself with technology-leading partners to
provide exceptional value to our customers," said Fred Liu, Chief Operating
Officer, HTC. "We are pleased to partner with Sybase iAnywhere to empower
mobile workforces in a variety of industries to access and interact with
their enterprise data at the point of business activity."
    Last year, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) selected Sybase(R)
iAnywhere(R) mobile technologies to power the 2010 U.S. Census, the
largest-ever mobile software deployment. The 2010 U.S. Census will leverage
the company's Information Anywhere mobile database, synchronization and
mobile device management technology on HTC devices used by door-to-door
census takers.
    About HTC
    Founded in 1997, HTC Corp. (HTC) designs, manufactures and markets
innovative, feature rich Smartphone and PDA Phone devices. Since its
establishment, HTC has developed strong R&D capabilities, pioneered many
new designs and product innovations, and launched state-of-the-art PDA
Phones and Smartphones for mobile operators and distributors in Europe, the
US, and Asia. These machines are available as HTC devices and as products
individually customized for operator and device partners. HTC is one of the
fastest growing companies in the mobile device market. The company is
listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information
about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com
    About Sybase iAnywhere
    Sybase iAnywhere enables success at the front lines of business. The
company holds worldwide market leadership positions in mobile and embedded
databases, mobile management and security, mobile middleware and
synchronization, and Bluetooth(R) and infrared protocol technologies. Tens
of millions of mobile devices and over 20,000 customers and partners rely
on the company's "Always Available" technologies, including SQL Anywhere
and its Information Anywhere suite, a platform that addresses converging
enterprise requirements for mobile email, security, device management and
application enablement. iAnywhere is a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:
SY).
    Sybase, iAnywhere, iAnywhere Solutions, SQL Anywhere and Information
Anywhere are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Sybase,
Inc. or its subsidiaries. (R) indicates registration in the United States
of America. The Bluetooth trademark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by iAnywhere is under license. All other
company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the respective
companies with which they are associated.
    Special Note: References to Sybase iAnywhere mean iAnywhere Solutions,
Inc., a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. Statements concerning iAnywhere
Solutions' product market, business relationships, relationships with its
customers and new products are forward-looking statements that involve a
number of uncertainties and risks and cannot be guaranteed. Factors that
could ultimately affect such statements are detailed from time to time in
Sybase's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not
limited to its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form
10-Q (copies of which can be viewed on the Company's web site).
    Crystal King
    Sybase, Inc.
    (978) 287-1524
    kingc@sybase.com

    Scott Malinowski
    Citigate Cunningham for Sybase, Inc.
    (617) 374-4223
    smalinowski@citigatecunningham.com


SOURCE Sybase, Inc.




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  • http://www.ianywhere.com
  • http://www.htc.com
    CONTACT:
    Crystal King of Sybase, Inc.,
    +1-978-287-1524, kingc@sybase.com; Scott Malinowski of Citigate
    Cunningham, +1-617-374-4223, smalinowski@citigatecunningham.com,
    for Sybase, Inc.