Intellisync® Software Optimized To Provide Advanced Synchronization To Users Of Next-Generation Handheld Mobile Devices
San Jose, Calif. (6/27/01) - Pumatech, Inc. (NASDAQ: PUMA), the leading provider of software infrastructure for the mobile Internet, announced that it will extend its Intellisync synchronization solution to support the yet-to-be named Java-based handheld device developed by Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of innovative products and core technologies in electronics. Pumatech's Intellisync software will provide users of the new personal digital assistant (PDA) with complete English-language synchronization support of calendar, contact, and task data for Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange and other popular PC-based PIMs.
"As leading hardware vendors such as Sharp continue to introduce next-generation mobile devices for consumers and the enterprise, we will maintain our commitment to support these new classes of device with our Intellisync synchronization software products," said Brad Rowe, CEO, president, and co-founder of Pumatech. "As an industry pioneer and a leading end-to-end infrastructure provider for mobile, wireless and Internet-based devices, we have the technology and expertise to support Sharp in its efforts to provide consumers and corporations with a device that empowers them to manage their personal and professional lives more effectively."
The next-generation PDA from Sharp Corporation offers the enterprise market the best way to connect to their most essential information while away from their desk, yet it is versatile enough to satisfy the personal needs of today's busy mobile lifestyle. The Sharp PDA offers a broad range of native business, personal productivity, and entertainment applications, and can easily be enhanced to adapt to each customer's changing needs through a growing number of industry-standard hardware and software expansion options.
"With the introduction of our new Java-based PDA, we are reinforcing our commitment to meeting the needs of our mobile customers who have relied on our hardware offerings for years," said Hiroshi Uno, general manager of the mobile systems division at Sharp Corporation. "We believe Pumatech can help us enhance the capabilities of our Java/Linux handheld devices by integrating a rich synchronization experience for our customers."
Intellisync software provides a powerful synchronization solution enabling consumers and enterprise customers to keep their most important information - calendars, e-mail, contacts and tasks - constantly up-to-date between handheld devices (including the new Java-based handheld from Sharp) and the broadest range of PC applications. With its patented Data Synchronization Extensions Technology (DSX Technology® engine), only Intellisync lets customers simultaneously synchronize handheld organizer data with multiple PC applications like Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes and Organizer, Novell GroupWise and ACT!.
ABOUT SHARP CORPORATION
Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of the core digital technologies that are playing an integral role in shaping the next generation of mobile computing products for consumer and business needs. Since creating the Wizard® electronic organizer in 1989, Sharp has led the market in introducing innovative handheld computing products. Sharp is also the global leader in LCD technology, which is incorporated into leading-edge LCD monitors and projectors. From the small office/home office (SOHO) to large corporate environments, Sharp provides a variety of innovative, computer-related solutions designed to help increase productivity while providing functionality to meet consumer demand. Dedicated to improving people's lives through the use of advanced technology and a commitment to innovation, quality, value and design, Sharp Corporation employs approximately 59,800 people worldwide in 29 countries. More information is available at http://sharp-world.com/index.html.
ABOUT PUMATECH
Pumatech (Nasdaq: PUMA), 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® handhelds, Pocket PCs, Web sites, and desktop applications, such as Outlook. Companies using Pumatech 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 www.pumatech.com.
Pumatech, the Pumatech logo, DSX Technology, and Intellisync are trademarks of Pumatech, Inc., that may be registered in some jurisdictions. Palm OS is a registered trademark of Palm, Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks of their respective owners.