PointBase Selects Insignia's Accelerated Jeode Platform For Use With Java-Based PointBase Mobile Edition for Windows Embedded.

Business/High-Tech Editors

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2000

Insignia Solutions(R) (Nasdaq:INSGY) and PointBase Inc. announced today that PointBase has selected the accelerated Jeode(TM) platform as its preferred Java(TM) virtual machine solution for use with PointBase data management solutions for the Windows(TM) Embedded family of operating systems, including Windows CE and PocketPC. As part of the strategic agreement, both companies will integrate and test their products with the other company's products to ensure optimal operation. In addition, Insignia and PointBase will seek opportunities to co-market and jointly sell their integrated solutions.

The Jeode platform is Insignia's accelerated implementation of Sun Microsystems' (Nasdaq:SUNW) PersonalJava(TM) and EmbeddedJava(TM) specifications tailored for Internet appliances and embedded devices. PointBase's family of products delivers powerful, Java-based data management specifically designed for mobile client applications and Web devices.

"PointBase's database products coupled with Insignia's Jeode platform create a lightning fast data delivery, management, and synchronization solution for mobile professionals," said Bruce Scott, president and CEO of PointBase, Inc. "This is a strong demonstration of how the flexibility and performance benefits of Java technology extend to all platforms including Windows CE and PocketPC in the mobile wireless world."

"We are delighted that PointBase recognizes the industry-leading Java application performance of the Jeode platform and has chosen us as a strategic partner," said Ron Stein, senior product marketing manager with Insignia Solutions. "PointBase's small footprint data management solutions combined with the power of our accelerated Jeode platform for Windows Embedded will enable mobile professionals to work with the data they need and synchronize that data with the data stored in enterprise applications anywhere, anytime."

PointBase, Inc.

PointBase, the leader in wireless mobile data management, creates the technology for organizing and synchronizing enterprise data among wireless devices, Internet appliances, mobile applications, PDA's, and networked servers. The company's 100% Pure Java(TM) products solve the problem of managing data for applications deployed globally across a diversity of platforms.

PointBase was established in 1998 by Bruce Scott, co-founder of Oracle Corporation and Gupta/Centura Software, and Jeff Richey, one of the key developers of the Sybase SQL database server. The management team includes industry veterans from IBM, Oracle, Sybase, Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems. For additional information on PointBase and its products, call 1-877/238-8798 (U.S. and Canada) or 650/230-7200 (International) or visit the company's website at http://www.pointbase.com.

Insignia Solutions is the leading provider of accelerated Java(TM) solutions that dynamically optimize the use of available system resources. The Jeode(TM) platform is Insignia's accelerated implementation of Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq:SUNW) PersonalJava(TM) and EmbeddedJava(TM) 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(TM) (EVM(TM)), 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, California, 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.

(c) 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. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq:MSFT). All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.

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