Extended Systems Introduces New Bluetooth Personal Area Network Manager for Windows.Business Editors/Technology Writers MONACO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2001 Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND XTND Extend XTND XML Transition Network Definition ), a leading provider of mobile data management and short-range wireless connectivity solutions, today announced a July release of XTNDConnect Blue Manager for Windows, a software application that enables end users to manage their Bluetooth personal area network from a single, intuitive interface. The product premiers at Bluetooth Congress 2001, Stand C5, June 5-9 in Monte Carlo Monte Carlo (môNtā` kärlō`), town (1982 pop. 13,150), principality of Monaco, on the Mediterranean Sea and the French Riviera. , Monaco. XTNDConnect Blue Manager provides PC and peripheral manufacturers with a turnkey Bluetooth user interface that can be bundled with notebook and desktop PC products. It allows users to connect to and share information with multiple electronic devices, from PDAs (personal digital assistants) cellular phones and digital cameras to LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. (local area network) access points. XTNDConnect Blue Manager simplifies the process of locating and querying devices in range, initiating connections, and performing repetitive Bluetooth functions such as transferring files and exchanging business cards. The product will be sold to manufacturers as a separate application module of Extended Systems XTNDConnect Blue SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). for Windows -- a software development kit for Windows platforms. Noting that Bluetooth technology has been primarily designed for mobile devices, Don Baumgartner, business unit manager for Extended Systems' Universal Mobile Connectivity group, says the Windows platform is a key companion for handheld devices. "XTNDConnect Blue Manager gives users a positive desktop experience by making Bluetooth accessible and easy to use." Pricing and Availability XTNDConnect Blue Manager is expected to be available the first week of July. List price is $20,000. For more information, call Product Marketing Manager Charlie Denton at 800/235-7576 or see Extended Systems Web site at www.extendedsystems.com. About XTNDConnect Blue SDK for Windows XTNDConnect Blue SDK for Windows is a Bluetooth v1.1 certified, comprehensive software development kit, which enables device manufacturers and application developers to quickly develop custom Bluetooth solutions for Windows-based products. From its easy-to-use Application Programmers' Interface (APIs) and sample applications to a complete core protocol stack (architecture) Core Protocol Stack - 1. A portion of the Web Services architecture for defining and describing various Web Services. 2. The architectural protocol layers of a Bluetooth wireless communication system, comprising the Host Control Interface (HCI), Logical and driver development kit, the SDK includes the software tools needed to incorporate Bluetooth functionality into PCs, PCMCIA cards, and USB adapters. The most recently released version released version - release of the kit, XTNDConnect Blue SDK 1.3, supports Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. ME, as well as Windows 98SE and 2000. 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 Keeping data in two or more computers up-to-date so that each repository contains the identical information. Data in handheld devices and laptops often require synchronization with the data in a desktop machine or server. and management software, short-range wireless connectivity products (Bluetooth and IrDA-compliant), and client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Extended Systems' customers and key relationships include Palm, 3Com, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Microsoft, Compaq, Motorola, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Sharp, NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. , 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. Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the market acceptance and success of Extended Systems' XTNDConnect Blue SDK for Windows and XTNDConnect Blue Manager, and the adoption of Bluetooth technology in the personal communications market, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These include the acceptance of specific industry-wide standards and protocols, the timely development and acceptance of new products and technologies, the success of key relationships, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the demand for mobile and wireless products and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. filed in fiscal 2001. Extended Systems is a trademark and XTNDConnect 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. |
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