Bellcore Announces Developer Program for AirBoss Software.

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 1998--

Lockheed Martin and Information Mechanics Are Among First To Join Program; Gain Access to Patented, "Carrier-grade" Bellcore Technology

In response to strong marketplace demand, Bellcore today announced the AirBoss Developer Program, which gives application developers access to the company's patented, carrier-grade AirBoss(TM) wireless communications technology. In addition, the company announced that Lockheed Martin and Information Mechanics, Inc. are among the first licensees to participate in the program.

Through the AirBoss Developer Program, Bellcore makes it faster, easier and more cost-efficient for software developers gain entry to the wireless data market by allowing developers to create sophisticated wireless data communications solutions that work across various client devices, platforms and technologies. Once developers join the program, they gain access to Bellcore's patented wireless Web access and mobile messaging technology, with which they can create a full range of flexible, reliable and secure wireless mobility solutions.

In addition, developers benefit from the AirBoss software's compression techniques, which increase application speed and performance while reducing the cost of transporting wireless messages. Security is also an important benefit, with encryption techniques to support virtual private networks. The flexible AirBoss software can be used across a full range of wireless data transport networks and end-user devices, allowing developers to create solutions ideally suited to their clients' needs.

Information Mechanics, Inc., a leading software engineering consultancy that develops wireless software solutions for mobile technicians and mobile professionals, is among the first companies to join the new AirBoss Developer Program.

"As a prominent wireless technology application developer and the world's leading HDML developer, we saw the value of participating in Bellcore's AirBoss Developer Program," said Michael Meissner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Information Mechanics, Inc. "Not only does Bellcore's program offer carrier-grade solutions based on industry standards, its proxy server also allows us to work with multiple wired and wireless protocols and devices, thereby increasing our potential market."

The AirBoss Developer Program is designed to increase developers' revenue opportunities by giving them entree into the rapidly expanding wireless data market. It is also a cost-effective approach to developing mobile data applications because the AirBoss solution makes it faster and easier to develop applications.

Program members receive a Software Development Kit that provides the tools and supporting documentation for creating real-time applications and contains client and server APIs based on industry standards (TCP/IP, HTTP, HTML, HDML and Common Gateway Interface (CGI)). Members receive early access to new AirBoss technologies and have access to ongoing technical support via e-mail or a toll-free number.

"In developing the AirBoss technology, we have built on Bellcore's experience in the development of scalable, flexible and highly reliable software," said David Pepe, Executive Director of Business Development for Bellcore's AirBoss Business Unit. "We've received such a positive response from our business associates and customers in the marketplace that we decided to formalize the AirBoss Developer Program to provide broader access to our unique technology. With the AirBoss Developer Program, application developers benefit from the depth and breadth of Bellcore's wireless expertise and its network of business relationships with other industry leading companies."

The AirBoss Developer Program is ideal for developers, including wireless data software developers, vertical application developers and information service providers, who are interested in creating wireless data applications on carrier-grade platforms, using industry standards across a wide range of devices.

By working across networks and platforms, Bellcore's AirBoss software facilitates the development of systems that extend companies' enterprise information to the mobile environment, giving employees ready access to mission-critical data and applications. This enables businesses to more effectively leverage their corporate information assets to better compete in the marketplace. The AirBoss solution is extremely scalable, supporting from 50 to 50,000 users on the same software platform, and offers high reliability with ISO 9001-compliant and SEI CMM Level 3 assessed software.

For more information or to join Bellcore's AirBoss Developer Program, visit the Bellcore Web site at www.airboss.com or call 1-877-BELLCORE.

Bellcore, an SAIC company, is a leading provider of communications software, engineering, and consulting services based on world-class research. Bellcore creates business solutions that make information technology work for telecommunications carriers, business and governments worldwide. More information about Bellcore can be found at its Web site, http://www.bellcore.com or by calling 1-800-521-CORE.

AirBoss is a trademark of Bellcore.