Bluetooth Special Interest Group -- SIG -- Certifies Extended Systems' Embedded Software.

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BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2000

Bluetooth Qualified Product Listing includes support

for exchange, networking, and telephony profiles

Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND), a leading provider of mobile data management and short-range wireless connectivity solutions, announced today that the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has placed Version 1.1 of XTNDAccess(TM) Blue SDK on the Bluetooth Qualified Product List (BQPL).

Placement on the BQPL ensures that Version 1.1 of XTNDAccess Blue SDK is in strict compliance with Bluetooth interoperability standards.

XTNDAccess Blue SDK is a portable software development kit designed for use in embedded devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, portable office equipment, digital cameras, medical equipment, and industrial automation products. The qualification of the stack includes certification for Object Push, File Transfer, Dial-up Networking, LAN Access, FAX, Cordless Telephony, Headset and Intercom profiles.

To meet the qualification criteria, an independently authorized Bluetooth Qualification Body (BQB) examined the software test data and compared it to specific test cases and test suites as required in the Bluetooth Qualification Program Reference Document for an embedded protocol stack. After determining the software's compliance on the applicable profiles and protocols, the BQB certified the product with the Bluetooth SIG and officially placed it on the BQPL. The listing is located at http://www.bluetooth.com/qualification/default.html.

"Completion of the certification process for such a broad set of Bluetooth profiles benefits our customers by reducing the requirement to rerun the test cases used to review and qualify the software used in Bluetooth products," said Don Baumgartner, business unit manager for Universal Mobile Connectivity at Extended Systems. "By providing a certified solution, Extended Systems helps our customers reduce development costs, shorten time-to-market, and apply strict compliance to Bluetooth's interoperability standards."

"XTNDAccess Blue SDK is the first listed software component with extensive profile support," said Kurt Fischer, authorized Bluetooth Qualification Body and president of Hyper Corporation. "With support for file exchange, telephony and networking, Extended Systems' development kit provides a software package that should ease the qualification process for Bluetooth wireless technology products."

To date, Extended Systems has licensed its Bluetooth technology to 3Com, Motorola, Fujitsu and others for implementation in next-generation products.

Details of Extended Systems' Bluetooth Qualified Product Listing

The profiles and protocols in Version 1.1 of XTNDAccess(TM) Blue SDK that were placed on the BQPL include:

Fundamental Profiles:

-- General Access Profile (GAP)

-- Cordless Telephony

-- Intercom

-- Serial Port Profile (SPP)

Subset Protocols and Profiles (The first four are required to do these):

-- L2Cap (Protocol)

-- SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)

-- LAN Access Profile

-- Dial-up Networking (DUN)

-- FAX Profile

-- Headset Profile

-- General Object Exchange Profile (GOEP)

-- Object Push

-- File Transfer

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology is set to transform the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. It is a specification for a small-form factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between PCs, mobile phones, and other portable devices. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing, and network industries, is driving development of the technology. Extended Systems was an early adopter of the SIG and was invited by Intel to participate in Bluetooth working groups to develop the profile specifications for synchronization, object exchange and file transfer. Extended Systems was recently recognized as an Associate member of the Bluetooth SIG and in that capacity continues to work within the SIG to shape future generations of Bluetooth technology. More information is available at www.bluetooth.com.

About Extended Systems

Extended Systems is a leading provider of mobile information management solutions that enable users to access, collect, synchronize, and print information on demand. The company's products include data synchronization and management software, short-range wireless connectivity products (Bluetooth and IrDA-compliant), Linux-based Internet access solutions, a complete line of network print servers and client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Extended Systems' customers and key relationships include 3Com, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Compaq, Motorola, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Sharp, NEC, and Toshiba. Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.extendedsystems.com.

Extended Systems, Inc.:

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the market acceptance and success of Extended Systems' XTNDAccess Blue SDK are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These include the impact of competitive products and pricing, alternative technological advances, the timely and successful development and market acceptance of new products, upgrades to existing products and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Extended Systems is a registered trademark and XTNDAccess is a trademark of Extended Systems, Inc. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.