Informix and Insignia Structure Technology Relationship; Cloudscape Java Database and Jeode Embedded Virtual Machine Combined on Embedded and Mobile Appliances.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 11, 2000

Insignia Solutions(R) (Nasdaq:INSGY), the leading provider of accelerated Java solutions for Internet appliances, and Informix(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:IFMX), the technology leader in software infrastructure for the i.Economy, announced today a complementary technology and business collaboration to provide the Jeode Embedded Virtual Machine(TM) (EVM(TM)) with the Informix Cloudscape(TM) Java object relational database. As part of their collaboration, both companies will optimize and test their products with the other company's products to ensure superior operation for the unique demands and requirements of these new emerging, embedded applications and mobile appliances. In addition, Insignia and Informix will seek opportunities to co-market and jointly sell their combined solutions.

The emergence of this new, fast-growing mobile and embedded applications market has presented a unique demand for intelligently managed deployable information services embedded within the application components that process them. The Jeode EVM, Insignia's accelerated implementation of Sun Microsystems' (Nasdaq:SUNW) PersonalJava(TM) and EmbeddedJava(TM) specifications, combined with Informix's Cloudscape, a small footprint, 100% Pure Java(TM) object-relational database management system, are together ideally suited to address the unique demands of these embedded application deployments and mobile devices.

"Informix and Insignia both have unique strengths that work well together and complement each other," said Jim Bolton, general manager of Informix's Cloudscape Division. "The technology collaboration that Informix has forged with Insignia will result in delivering a best-in-class solution to customers, while at the same time protecting the IT investment that they make."

"We are delighted that Informix has validated the Jeode EVM's industry-leading Java application performance by choosing to work with Insignia," said Ron Workman, senior vice president of marketing with Insignia Solutions. "Informix's Cloudscape small footprint Pure Java data management solutions combined with the power of our accelerated Jeode platform will enable mobile professionals to work with the information they need and synchronize that data with their enterprise systems anywhere, anytime."

The Informix and Insignia collaboration accelerates embedded applications and mobile appliances for Jeode(TM) platform developers by providing the Cloudscape Java database for optimized and localized SQL92 compliant, high performance, small footprint, secure, persistent information storage and retrieval management services embedded with deployed Java applications.

The combination of the Jeode platform and the Cloudscape database layered with real-time operating system and mobile and embedded hardware environments provide a robust underlying architecture for the myriad of applications under development for new emerging deployment. Examples of such deployments that Informix targets and are made capable by this architecture include mobile shopper appliances and independent Point-of-Sale systems for the retail industry, and intelligent information and navigation systems for service and passenger vehicles in the automotive and transportation industries.

Cloudscape

Now a part of Informix Software, the Cloudscape family of products provides the first 100% pure Java SQL ORDBMS and application sychronization to address the stringent demands of e-Business. The Cloudscape products are the first to allow companies to create smart synchronized and embeddable applications that can be deployed cost-effectively outside the firewalls to partners, customers, and mobile workers. And, the Cloudscape Java DB is embedded with the J2EE reference distribution. For more information, please visit www.cloudscape.com

Informix

Informix Software is the technology leader in software infrastructure solutions for the Internet -- providing a fast, simple and complete way to bring businesses to the Web. Based in Menlo Park, Calif., Informix is the first and only company to integrate e-commerce and business intelligence on a true Internet infrastructure. The company's highly scalable Web engines, together with its personalized content management, real-time analytics and media asset management capabilities, offer customers a unique competitive advantage. For more information, contact the nearest sales office or visit the Web site at www.informix.com.

Insignia Solutions

Insignia Solutions is the leading provider of accelerated Java solutions that dynamically optimize the use of available system resources. The Jeode platform is Insignia's accelerated implementation of Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq:SUNW) PersonalJava and EmbeddedJava specifications tailored for Internet appliances and embedded devices. At the core of the Jeode platform is the "Sun Authorized Virtual Machine," the Jeode Embedded Virtual Machine (EVM), an accelerated runtime engine that delivers an optimal balance of performance and robustness in a smaller memory footprint. Using a proprietary technique called adaptive dynamic compilation, the Jeode EVM can execute Java applications on average six times faster than interpretive VMs.

The Jeode platform is designed to run with a wide range of operating systems and target processors. It currently supports operating systems such as Windows CE, Windows Embedded NT, Windows NT, VxWorks, ITRON and Linux, and processors such as MIPS, ARM, Intel x86, PowerPC and Hitachi SH.

Insignia Solutions is publicly-held with headquarters in Fremont, Calif., and its main R&D facilities in High Wycombe, England. Sales and marketing departments are located in Fremont and High Wycombe. For additional information on Insignia and its products, call 800/848-7677 in the United States, [phone] in Europe, [phone] in Japan or visit the company's website at http://www.insignia.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release relating to matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include the anticipated timing of product releases, the expected customer demand for existing and new products, the expected revenue from product sales, the growth of the market for the Company's products, and the market demand for the Jeode platform. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to market and support an EVM product or that such product will be accepted by customers. The Company's business is subject to a variety of other risks and uncertainties that include, but are not limited to, rapid technological changes in the industry, increased competition, and timely introduction and customer acceptance of the Company's products. These and other risks and uncertainties are further described in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and will be described from time to time in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Note to Editors: Insignia and Insignia Solutions are registered trademarks and Jeode, Embedded Virtual Machine and EVM are trademarks of Insignia Solutions, Inc. Sun, Java, EmbeddedJava, and PersonalJava are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Informix is a registered trademark of Informix Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq:MSFT). All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.

The following are trademarks of Informix Corporation or its affiliates, one or more of which may be registered in the U.S. or other jurisdictions: Informix and Cloudscape.