Aligo to Offer Fujitsu Software Corporation's INTERSTAGE Application Server With Its M-1 Mobile Platform.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2002

Fujitsu's INTERSTAGE Application Server 4.0 integrated with

Aligo's M-1 Server provides a robust, scalable environment for

developing and deploying mobile applications

Fujitsu Software Corporation and Aligo, Inc. today announced a partnership that will deliver solutions based on world-class technology to the mobile applications market. Under the agreement, Aligo will join Fujitsu Software Corporation's reseller partner program and will integrate and resell Aligo's M-1 Mobile Application Server with Fujitsu Software's INTERSTAGE Application Server 4.0. Companies using Java(TM)/J2EE(TM) technology-based applications will be able to use the INTERSTAGE-Aligo solution to quickly and easily develop and deploy robust, reliable, and secure mobile applications.

Today's announcement demonstrates Fujitsu's success in bringing its INTERSTAGE Application Server, long successful in the Japanese market, to customers in the United States. It also highlights Aligo's commitment to providing customers with Java-based mobile applications for use with cell phones, PDAs, laptops, and other mobile devices.

"Aligo's partners are companies that provide global reach, proven expertise, and products with the scalability and security to serve even the largest enterprises," said David Shim, CEO of Aligo, Inc. "We recognize all of these traits in Fujitsu Software, and believe this partnership will benefit customers looking to leverage their existing J2EE infrastructure investment."

The award-winning M-1 Server unifies mobile application development and deployment on one complete software platform that is built on Java standards of reliability and openness. Customers can use INTERSTAGE and M-1 Server for mobile applications that range from proprietary field force automation (FFA) to packaged customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. M-1 Server, through its use of Java technology, offers always-available (both offline and wireless) access to mobile data and applications.

Fujitsu's INTERSTAGE Application Server 4.0 passed Sun Microsystems' Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) for Windows, Linux, and Solaris operating systems in September of 2001, assuring customers that its open architecture will allow them to build, run, and integrate applications across the enterprise, even when different operating systems are involved.

"Fujitsu recognizes the strategic importance of the emerging market for mobile applications," said Shizuo Inagaki, president of Fujitsu Software Corporation. "We designed the INTERSTAGE Application Server 4.0 to deliver high scalability, availability and interoperability, making it ideal for supporting all manner of e-business, including mobile computing, Web Services, and B2B commerce. Fujitsu looks forward to working with Aligo as it helps customers develop the mobile systems that will drive their success."

Fujitsu's Commitment to Open Standards

A leader in the open standards movement, Fujitsu is committed to preserving its customers' investment in products based on these standards. Fujitsu is a member of the Java Community Process(SM) (JCP), an industry-wide, community-based process for developing Java technology specifications, reference implementations and associated technology compatibility kits. As a member of JCP's executive committee, Fujitsu is involved with the development of the J2EE and Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE(TM)) specifications. These specifications provide the investment protection of a standards-based solution. Fujitsu also is a major contributor to the OMG, a member of all major standards bodies in Japan, and an active participant in standards initiatives on all continents.

About Fujitsu Software Corporation

Fujitsu Software Corporation, based in San Jose, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited. Fujitsu Software Corporation leverages Fujitsu's international scope and expertise to develop and deliver comprehensive technology solutions. Our products include INTERSTAGE(TM), an e-Business infrastructure platform that includes the INTERSTAGE Application Server and i-Flow(TM) and Fujitsu COBOL. The INTERSTAGE Application Server enables enterprises to build and run mission critical applications. The i-Flow Business Process Management engine empowers enterprises to automate business processes and manage business process change. Fujitsu COBOL is a COBOL development environment and suite of tools to build fast, mission-critical business systems on open platforms, including Microsoft's .NET Framework. For more information, visit http://www.fs.fujitsu.com.

About Aligo

Aligo is the leading provider of mobile application server software. Its M-1 Mobile Application Server 2.0 seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure and supports rapid development of robust write-once, deploy-anywhere, always available J2EE mobile applications. Aligo customers are medium and large enterprises that must rapidly build and deploy secure, cost-effective mobile solutions for their workforce, customers, or partners. Aligo, Inc. is a privately funded company headquartered in San Francisco, with engineering operations in Phoenix.

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