Centura Software Adds Mobile Computing Industry Veteran to Board of Directors.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2000

Centura(TM) Software Corporation (Nasdaq:CNTR), leader in e-Business and Information Appliance databases and development solutions, announced today the appointment of Edward Borey to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Borey brings with him over 20 years of emerging technology experience and a vast knowledge of mobile computing solutions. Most recently, Mr. Borey was executive vice president and chief operating officer of Intermec Technologies Corporation (Intermec), a subsidiary of UNOVA (NYSE:UVA). At Intermec, Borey was instrumental in growing the business and increasing the company's revenues to $830 million.

"During his career, Ed has excelled at bringing emerging technologies into rapidly growing companies," said Scott Broomfield, chairman and chief executive officer, Centura Software Corporation. "His knowledge and expertise will be an asset to Centura's efforts to expand its solutions and strategic partnerships in the Information Appliance and e-Business markets."

In addition to Mr. Broomfield and Mr. Borey, members of the Centura board are: Jack King, president and CEO of Zitel Corporation, Phil Koen, senior vice president Finance and Operations and CFO of Pointcast, Peter Micciche, senior vice president of ChannelPoint, Inc., and Tom Clark, president of 3Times Software.

Centura Software Corporation

Headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., Centura is a leading provider of secure embedded database, connectivity and development solutions for the Information Appliance (IA) and e-Business (EB) markets. Centura's product offerings address the growing demand for complete and secure integration capabilities, which enable successful mobile computing. Developers and IT decision makers worldwide have relied on Centura's rich and innovative technology offerings and its world-class professional services since 1984. The company integrates their solutions in various business systems worldwide including the healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications and financial industries. Centura has 19 offices worldwide, including locations in North America, Latin America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For more information about Centura, visit http://www.centurasoft.com.

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