Garmin to Bundle Pumatech's Intellisync Synchronization Software with Its Palm OS-Based iQUE 3600 PDA Device.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2003 Pumatech's Intellisync(R) Lite Software To Provide Advanced Synchronization Capabilities To Users Of First PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). Featuring Integrated GPS Technology Pumatech, Inc. (Nasdaq:PUMA), a leading provider of synchronization software and services, today announced that Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq:GRMN), a leader in Global Positioning System Global Positioning System: see navigation satellite. Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise satellite-based navigation and location system originally developed for U.S. military use. (GPS) technology and an innovator in consumer electronics, has selected Pumatech's Intellisync(R) Lite software to supply PIM-related synchronization capabilities for its new, iQue(TM) 3600 handheld device - the first PDA to include integrated GPS technology. Pumatech's Intellisync Lite software will be bundled with the iQue 3600 to offer synchronization of calendar, contact and task data between the new Palm OS(R)-based PDA and the Microsoft Outlook For the e-mail and news client bundled with certain versions of Microsoft Windows, see . Microsoft Outlook or Outlook (full name Microsoft Office Outlook and Lotus Organizer software applications. In addition to bundling Intellisync Lite with its new iQue 3600 PDA, Garmin currently integrates Pumatech's Intellisync synchronization engine into its NavTalk GSM phone, providing synchronization of address book information with Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes Messaging and groupware software from IBM Lotus that was introduced in 1989 for OS/2 and later expanded to Windows, Mac, Unix, NetWare, AS/400 and S/390. Notes provides e-mail, document sharing, workflow, group discussions and calendaring and scheduling. , ACT! and Palm Desktop software. "As the first PDA with integrated GPS capabilities, the iQue 3600 provides a unique solution for mobile business users and active consumers," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's director of marketing. "To maximize the utility of the iQue 3600, however, we felt it was essential to provide reliable synchronization between our PDA and the Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Organizer PIM (1) (Protocol Independent Multicast) A multicast routing protocol endorsed by the IETF. Used in conjunction with an existing unicast routing protocol, it comes in two flavors: Dense Mode (PIM-DM) is used when recipients in the target group are in a concentrated applications. Pumatech's Intellisync Lite software delivers this solution by supplying our customers with a high level of out-of-the-box synchronization functionality that they can begin using right away." The Garmin iQue Garmin iQue line of products combines PDA devices with integrated GPS receivers. Description The Garmin iQue 3600 was among the first devices to integrate GPS technology into PDA devices. 3600 PDA uses Palm OS 5 - PalmSources's latest version of the industry's leading operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. for handhelds, smart phones and other devices - to drive a robust set of applications. Powered by the new Motorola DragonBall MXL MXL Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico - Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Airport Code) MXL Musicmatch Access Layer ARM microprocessor, the iQue 3600 provides users with enhanced application performance such as fast screen re-draw, sharp graphics and high-fidelity audio quality for its built-in MP3 Player A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. . The iQue 3600 boasts internal memory of 32 megabytes, a Secure Digital memory expansion slot A receptacle inside a computer or other electronic system that accepts a printed circuit board. The number of slots determines future expansion. See PC data buses. (hardware) expansion slot - A connector in a computer into which an expansion card can be plugged. , and a brilliant 320x480-pixel transflective TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor color display. Additionally, the product integrates Garmin's new Que(TM) technology -- the company's premier application that delivers the benefits of GPS-based location awareness and navigation to PDA users in a friendly format. "Intellisync Lite is an ideal complement to a GPS-enabled device like the iQue 3600," explained Clyde Foster, Pumatech's senior vice president of sales and marketing. "By adding sophisticated synchronization of PIM data to the global positioning capabilities of the iQue 3600, Garmin is providing its customers with ready access to a wealth of information - anytime and anywhere. The total solution enables customers to operate with maximum efficiency while away from the office or home." Garmin iQue 3600 owners are entitled to upgrade to the full version of Intellisync for the special price of $49.95 - a savings of $20. By upgrading, iQue 3600 users gain extra features such as support for additional PC applications, data filtering, conflict resolution, synchronization of expenses and much more. For more information, or to upgrade, visit http://www.pumatech.com/islite/garmin ABOUT INTELLISYNC Intellisync software provides a powerful synchronization solution that enables users to keep their most important information - calendars, e-mail, contacts and tasks - constantly up-to-date between Palm OS(R), Pocket PC, Windows CE and Symbian Release 5.0-compatible handhelds and the broadest range of PC applications. With its patented DSX DSX Digital Cross Connect DSX Digital Signal Cross-Connect DSX Data Service Cross-connect DSX Digital Signal Level X Technology(R) engine, only Intellisync lets customers simultaneously synchronize handheld organizer data with multiple PC applications like Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express, Lotus Notes and Organizer, Novell GroupWise, ACT! and more. ABOUT GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC. Garmin International, Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq:GRMN) group of companies, which designs and manufactures navigation, communication and information devices - most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in the general aviation and consumer GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200 for more information. ABOUT PUMATECH Pumatech, Inc. (Nasdaq:PUMA) provides organizations with a comprehensive suite of software products and services that synchronizes and distributes critical information throughout the enterprise. Organizations can choose to use Pumatech's ready-made enterprise offerings, or they can leverage Pumatech's professional services team to create custom solutions built upon Pumatech's core enterprise platform. Pumatech's customer and strategic partner base includes Global 2000 companies such as Microsoft, Siebel, Oracle, America Online, Yahoo!, NTT DoCoMo, Eastman Kodak and 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) . The Company has headquarters in Silicon Valley and offices in Amsterdam, Munich, Tokyo and London. Pumatech offers more information on its products and services at www.pumatech.com. Forward-looking statements in this news release, including statements related to the planned integration of Pumatech's software with Garmin's handheld devices, are made pursuant to the "safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks relating to the inability to integrate the software with the Garmin devices, continued acceptance of Pumatech's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks detailed from time to time in Pumatech's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. Note to Editors: Pumatech, the Pumatech logo, Intellisync and DSX Technology are trademarks of Pumatech, Inc., that may be registered in some jurisdictions. Palm OS is a registered trademark of Palm, Inc. All other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Garmin is a registered trademark, and iQue and Que are trademarks, of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. |
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