SAN JOSE, Calif., and SAN DIEGO, Calif. - (10/15/01) 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, and PC-EPhone, Inc. (OTCBB: PCPH), exclusive distributor of the world's first wireless convergent device, today announced a strategic co-marketing agreement by which PC-EPhone will market Pumatech's software as their premier synchronization partner. Per this agreement, PC-EPhone will promote several of Pumatech's solutions, including Intellisync and Intellisync Anywhere software, as the leading synchronization choices to support its first integrated handheld PC, PDA, Organizer, Entertainment System and CDMA telephone known as the "PC-EPhone".
"We evaluated the wireless infrastructure market and selected Pumatech based on its proven expertise in supporting emerging devices and making them valuable to business professionals," said David Meltzer, president and CEO of PC-EPhone. "We were familiar with Pumatech's success in empowering companies and individuals with anytime, anywhere information access, and would like to inform our users about powerful, real-time wireless solutions such as Intellisync and Intellisync Anywhere that will enhance their overall experience."
PC-EPhone is leveraging strategic co-marketing relationships with application vendors such as Pumatech to help transform its devices into total wireless communication solutions. PC-EPhone has selected Pumatech to appear in their collateral and marketing materials and exhibit alongside PC-EPhone at top industry trade shows. Pumatech will be present in PC-EPhone's kiosk on the Main Level of the Central Hall at COMDEX Fall, being held in Las Vegas from November 12-16, 2001.
"Our expertise lies in enabling professionals to access information at the point where business is conducted," said Richard Walker, vice president of marketing at Pumatech. "Part of our commitment to empowering real-time business is our support of virtually every handheld device on the market, including the PC-EPhone. PC-EPhone's decision to co-market our synchronization tools illustrates the trust we've gained from device makers who recognize our ability to complement their solutions."
ABOUT PC-EPHONE, INC.
PC-EPhone, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, is the exclusive U.S. and Canadian distributor of the PC-EPhone device and the Company also has the right of first refusal for future products developed by Cyberbank Corp., the developer and major shareholder of the Company. The PC-EPhone is the world's first wireless convergent device, which combines the capabilities of a handheld personal computer with full Internet access, a cellular phone, a PDA, and an organizer all-in-one. Please visit our website at www.pc-ephone.com for further information.
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.
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