CompuCom and ThinAirApps Launch Single Source Solution for Wireless E-mail for Palm Powered Handhelds.

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CompuCom Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMPC), a leading digital infrastructure solutions provider, and ThinAirApps, a pioneer in wireless software applications and tools, today introduced a solution aimed at giving enterprises secure two way access to critical data on wireless Palm OS(R) based devices.

By using ThinAir Groupware Access on Palm Powered(TM) handhelds, employees get secure access to e-mail messaging, calendar updates, databases and other groupware systems information that are typically inaccessible from outside the office or firewall, such as Microsoft Exchange Server(R) and Lotus(R) Domino Server or any IMAP or POP mail system. This breakthrough in wireless technology gives professionals the vital information they need to enhance their effectiveness in the field.

Providing a single point-of-acquisition, integration and deployment, CompuCom and ThinAirApps have created a bundle that includes a choice of Palm Powered(TM) handhelds, provisioning of wireless service, preloading ThinAir Groupware Access client software, onsite installation of ThinAir Server software and ongoing technical support. Palm will promote this new solution to enterprises through multiple marketing communication vehicles.

"Palm Powered handhelds are extremely popular information management devices, and the desire for people to use them to work with their corporate messaging systems is very high. But until now, enterprises wanting to take advantage of our powerful software application have had to patch together their own solution from a number of vendors," stated Bret Brase, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, ThinAirApps. "This bundle with CompuCom is just what enterprises need to accelerate their entry into the world of wireless data access."

Details of the solution include:

-- Ability for Microsoft Outlook(R) and Lotus Notes(R) users to work in
real-time with email, all private and public folders, calendars, contacts,
tasks and notes including creating, sending, receiving and updating items in
real-time without the need to synchronize in a cradle

-- Deployable in any corporate network environment using the Java(R)-based
ThinAir Server

-- Robust, standards-based security employing RSA's 128-bit SSL encryption over
public Internet in addition to multiple authentication levels

-- Runs on the ThinAir Server platform that is extensible to other data sources
via the ThinAir SDK (software development kit) to build highly customized
applications

-- Offers a single-source solution for obtaining wireless e-mail on a Palm
Powered handheld built on the ThinAirApps software platform

"This integrated service eliminates the obstacles companies face during large-scale Palm(TM) handheld rollouts," says Dan Elliott, Vice President of Mobile Business Solutions for CompuCom. "CompuCom's Rapid Deployment service provides clients with one-stop shopping for rapidly deploying wireless handheld and mobile devices into the enterprise. This robust solution covers device acquisition and activation, network service, client software pre-loading, server software installation, training and support."

"CompuCom's bundling of ThinAir's Groupware Access for Palm Powered handhelds provides enterprises with a secure and convenient way to stay connected while away from the office," said Jerry Jalaba, vice president, Enterprise, at Palm, Inc. "Enabling e-mail applications is an important focus area for the enterprise marketplace, and this offering addresses a complete end-to-end messaging solution. We're delighted to see our alliances in the Palm Economy deliver a turnkey Palm VIIx handheld mobile application to the market."

About ThinAirApps

ThinAirApps, a pioneer in wireless software and development tools, provides a simple and scalable mobile platform that works seamlessly with your current enterprise and groupware system. ThinAirApps develops products for enterprises, developers, and service providers who want easy-to-use tools for developing custom wireless applications that provide secure, real-time data access through the widest range of mobile devices. ThinAirApps is a Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE) partner company. For more information on ThinAirApps, Inc., please visit: http://www.thinairapps.com.

About CompuCom Systems

CompuCom Systems, Inc. is a leading infrastructure solutions provider. CompuCom's clients include Fortune 1000 enterprises, vertical industry leaders, major technology equipment providers, leading edge systems integrators and wireless technology providers. CompuCom leverages people, process and technology to offer best in class solutions that enable, optimize and operate the digital technology infrastructure. As a Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE) partner company, CompuCom's wireless infrastructure initiatives leverage Safeguard Scientifics' leadership in identifying, developing and operating premier technology companies with a focus on three sectors: software, communications, and e-services. CompuCom is accessible via the Internet at www.compucom.com.

Palm OS is a registered trademark and Palm Powered and Palm are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries.

All statements contained in this press release that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond CompuCom Systems, Inc.'s control, which could cause results to differ materially. Such factors include but are not limited to: the ability of the parties to integrate the software and related technologies; obtain hardware necessary to integrate such software; possible delays in the release of other products by manufacturers; technical difficulties with networks or operating systems relied upon to deliver service; changes in technologies that affect the wireless or handheld mobile device industries; and general economic downturns. For additional information regarding these and other risks associated with the Company's business, refer to the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be obtained online at the Commission's Web site at http://www.sec.gov.