Compaq Keynote at Planet PDA Offers Insiders' View of HP Mega-Merger; Director in iPAQ Unit to Discuss Implications at Industry Trade Show Next Week.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

Planet PDA 2002

NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2002

Technology Marketing Corporation, TMC(R), announced today that HP executive Reginald Linebarger will deliver a keynote address at next week's Planet PDA show in Boston. According to Linebarger, his address will attempt to make some sense of the implications of the HP-Compaq mega-merger.

"I thought since the New HP has just been formed, I could spend most of my time giving the audience some insight into the direction of the new company. This would be timely and of interest to an audience of enterprise buyers seeking PDA solutions and, more importantly, PDA support," explained Linebarger.

Planet PDA is a trade show focused not simply on PDAs, but on enterprise, government and organization-level deployment of handheld computing devices as a part of an overall computing infrastructure.

TMC President Rich Tehrani knows the pending Compaq-HP merger definitely plays into the decision-making process for companies and organizations considering large-scale PDA purchases. Tehrani feels the timing of Linebarger's presentation couldn't be better. "Any company considering choosing Compaq or Hewlett-Packard products has to be concerned about service, support, and in some cases, worried they'll be buying hundreds or thousands of units of a device that may be discontinued after the deal goes through. Where else can you go for a timely update of the future of handheld computing from the merger of two of the biggest Pocket PC vendors?" said Tehrani.

Mr. Linebarger's address -- which is free for all registered attendees -- is scheduled for 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 14th at the Boston World Trade Center. It follows addresses by executives at Microsoft and Intel. Complete details are available at the show Web site, www.planetpdaexpo.com.

Press inquiries should be directed to Nancy Caldwell of Cylix Communications at [e-mail].

About Planet PDA:

Planet PDA offers a first-class forum for learning which handheld computing solution will make your enterprise more efficient and more profitable when effectively deployed in your organization. From seamless anytime/anywhere access to corporate networks, to field sales and service and vertical market applications, PDAs and other handheld devices are transforming mobile workers from out-of-sight, out-of-mind road warriors into always-in-touch contributors. For more information visit: www.planetpdaexpo.com.

About TMC:

Since its inception in 1972, Technology Marketing Corporation, TMC(R), has produced industry-leading trade magazines and events focused on technology and telecommunications. TMC(R) publishes Customer Inter@ction Solutions(TM) and Internet Telephony(R), and the online publications, TMCnet.com, Planet PDA(TM) Magazine and BiometriTech(TM). TMC(R) is also the first publisher to test new products in its own on-site laboratories, TMC Labs(R), and provide factual and unbiased product reviews. TMC also produces Communications SOLUTIONS(TM) EXPO and INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO. TMCnet.com(R) publishes more than 25 topical online newsletters. For more information about TMC(R), visit its Web site at http://www.tmcnet.com.