Pumatech Japan K.K. introduces Sync-it service for exchanging information among mobile devices, applications and the Internet

Partnerships With Sharp, Palm, K Lab, Creo And Nomura Kogei To Extend Reach Of Service

SAN JOSE, Calif. (12/19/01) - 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, today announced that its Japanese subsidiary, Pumatech Japan K.K., has introduced a new network business system called the Sync-it Service, powered by Pumatech's Sync-it server technology. The Sync-it Service will enable users to synchronize PIM (personal information management) data among compatible devices and applications such as Sharp Zaurus devices and Microsoft Outlook through the Sync-it server on the Internet. In addition, users will be able extract schedule and contact data from Web-based information relating to events, restaurants, travel and ticketing utilizing a custom Sync-it button that plugs into their PIM software.

The service, available from http://www.pumatech.co.jp/sync-it/, makes it easy to share information among friends and co-workers, and integrates tightly with Microsoft Outlook 98/2000, the Sharp Zaurus MI-E21/MI-L1/MI-E1/MI-C1/MI-P10/MI-EX1 family of devices, and the Sharp Net PIM (Internet-based PIM). Pumatech Japan K.K. announced several partnerships that will extend the reach of the service:

Over time, Pumatech K.K. expects to create Sync-it Service partnerships with membership organizations (ISPs, portals, carriers), hardware vendors (mobile phones, PDAs), software vendors (groupware, personal information management software) and various information providers (ticketing, news).

ABOUT SYNC-IT
Sync-it server software provides the capability to perform secure multi-point data synchronization via TCP/IP networks. The Sync-it engine is server-based, creating a central information repository and freeing the user's personal information to flow more easily between the devices and applications they use most. Advanced sync management features and a customizable interface give users complete control over their data. Sync-it also incorporates industry-standard SSL encryption to ensure the best security available.

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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