Aplix's JBlend Technology Delivers J2ME Capability To Sprint's New PCS Vision-Enabled Mobile Phone Manufactured by Sanyo; First US Deployment Extends Company's Global Leadership.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 2002

Aplix Corporation, the global leader in deploying Java(TM) technology in mobile phones, announced today that its JBlend(TM) Java execution environment platform has been deployed on a new PCS Vision(SM)-enabled phone by Sprint, manufactured by Sanyo and being shipped by Sanyo Fisher Company. This development marks the first US deployment of JBlend technology, which has enjoyed unparalleled success in the Japanese market after being incorporated into 29 wireless handset models from 11 different manufacturers to date.

As of the end of July this year, Aplix's JBlend technology has shipped in more than 10 million units of mobile phones and home electronics devices. It has also been incorporated in a variety of other embedded products, including mini disc camcorders, digital photo printers, digital image albums, and High Definition Televisions (HDTV).

Sanyo has implemented Aplix's popular JBlend technology for the new SCP-4900 handset, which incorporates the Java 2 Platform Micro Edition's (J2ME(TM)) Connected Limited Device Configuration (CLDC), Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP), Sprint PCS extensions and Aplix's patent-pending acceleration technology. This comprehensive platform enables Sprint customers to enjoy an enhanced experience through the graphical, personalized, and interactive wireless data services distributed in the US by Sprint. Users will have the ability to run enhanced games, maps, and productivity applications that can be downloaded to the phone wirelessly.

"Aplix's JBlend technology brings the power of J2ME technology to users, providing them with a rich variety of new features and multimedia capabilities," said Atsushi Kodera, group vice president, general manager of Sanyo Fisher Company's Communications/Information Technology Division. "In selecting a partner to implement Java functionality in the latest Vision-enabled handsets for the US market, the success of JBlend technology in the Japanese market and Aplix's ability to meet our time-to-market objectives made our decision easy. Aplix is Sanyo's choice to deliver a fast, reliable, scaleable and robust Java environment for mobile phones."

"We appreciate the vote of confidence Sanyo has shown in selecting JBlend technology in multiple products, first in Japan and now in the US," said Ryu Koriyama, founder, chief executive officer and chairman of Aplix Corporation. "The US market is certainly one of the new frontiers for JBlend technology. Sprint operates the largest all-digital, all PCS network in the nation, so we're honored to see our technology included in one of the first Vision-enabled Java-capable phones on the market."

PCS Phone SCP-4900

The feature-rich PCS Phone by Sanyo 4900 is designed for full compatibility with the advanced new PCS Vision from Sprint. The SCP-4900 is an ergonomically designed dual-band handset featuring a large, 1.7-inch, 4096-color, half-permeable LCD display and built-in, hands-free speakerphone. For more information on this product, visit www.sanyowireless.com.

About JBlend Platform

The JBlend platform is the de facto solution for developing and deploying Java applications and services in mobile phones. It includes a high performance, small footprint Java virtual machine (JVM(TM)) for a variety of configurations (CLDC, CDC) and profiles/extensions (MIDP, i-mode, wireless messaging, mobile media); and all the porting tools and test suites needed to Java-enable a full line of consumer products. The JBlend platform supports a variety of popular operating systems and microprocessors, and has also been successfully integrated in many digital appliances and embedded devices. In addition, JBlend technology offers device manufacturers the following key benefits:

-- A field-proven Java platform that is fast, stable, and robust

-- The ability to continue to use manufacturers' existing software resources, while adding the key benefits of Java technology, including outstanding scalability and ease of network support and user interface development

-- The ability to significantly shorten the product development cycle, enabling manufacturers to bring their products to market much faster than before

About Sanyo

Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:SANYY) is a $20 billion manufacturer and distributor of consumer and commercial electronics, including multimedia and telecommunication products. Based in Chatsworth, California, Sanyo Fisher Company (a division of Sanyo North America Corporation, a subsidiary of Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.) markets PCS phones, audio systems, portable and mobile audio equipment, televisions, DVD players, dictation machines, digital still cameras, home appliances, LCD projectors, security video equipment and air conditioning systems. For more information, visit Sanyo's U.S. web site at www.sanyo.com.

About Aplix Corporation

Aplix Corporation is the global leader in deploying Java technology in mobile phones. The company's JBlend technology has been adopted as the standard Java runtime environment by leading wireless carriers in Japan, and has been shipped in more than 10 million mobile phones and home electronics products. Aplix was first established in 1986 and has been a Sun Java licensee since 1996. It is headquartered in Tokyo with an affiliate in San Francisco and office in Paris.

Notes to Editors:

JBlend and all JBlend-related trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aplix Corporation in Japan and other countries. Sun, Java, JVM, J2ME, and PersonalJava are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

For more information:

Aplix Corporation of America: http://www.aplixcorp.com

Aplix Corporation: http://www.aplix.co.jp

JBlend: http://www.JBlend.com