fusionOne Extends Global Reach of Internet Sync through Launch of Japanese Offering; Key Partners Support Opening of fusionOne KK.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2000

fusionOne (www.fusionone.com), a pioneer and leader in the development of next-generation Internet synchronization services, today announced its foray into the Japanese market with the launch of its revolutionary Internet-based synchronization service in Japan. Backed by key industry partners, fusionOne will provide Japanese users with a seamless and simple way to keep all their personal information in sync across multiple computing devices such as PCs, PDAs and mobile phones, including the new iMode Internet-enabled phones. The company also announced today the official opening of the fusionOne Japanese headquarters, located in Tokyo, Japan and led by president of fusionOne K.K. -- Koichi Onodera, former president of BMC Software K.K., a division of BMC Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:BMCS).

With the launch of its service in Japan, fusionOne has formed alliance partnerships with NEC Corporation, Softbank Commerce Corp., and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to provide the Internet sync service for these companies' Internet-related businesses and products. In addition, fusionOne will work closely with each partner to jointly develop services and products for individual and corporate users, as well as promote the expansion of the services as the industry standard for the synchronization technology.

Unlike competitive offerings that require physical contact for devices to be in sync, fusionOne leverages its unique transaction-based model and the power of the Internet to synchronize and distribute information easily and efficiently across multiple devices and web applications. With fusionOne, users enter information once on any device with assurance that it will automatically be updated in all their other devices. fusionOne syncs ALL personal content, including files, folders, contacts, calendar, email, and bookmarks -- not just PIM data.

In addition to its sync service, fusionOne will offer Japanese subscribers its recently announced mobile desktop service. The fusionOne mobile desktop enables fusionOne subscribers instant access to all their critical data, including corporate email, files, folders and PIM information from any standard iMode phone.

"Japan is a burgeoning market for Internet-enabled devices and mobile phones," said Rick Onyon, president and CEO of fusionOne. "The ability to keep these devices seamlessly in sync with a user's PCs, handheld devices and web-based applications is critical to the continued success of the Internet-enabled device market. By extending the reach of our powerful Internet sync service to Japan, we are one step closer to achieving our goal of enabling every mobile user access to their personal information anywhere and on any device -- worldwide."

How the fusionOne Service Works

fusionOne's Internet sync service employs a unique store-and-forward architecture that rapidly synchronizes information across both compatible and traditionally incompatible systems. As information is entered or modified in one device, it is automatically forwarded to a neutral storage space on the Internet to be broadcast to the other devices the moment they connect to the Internet. Recognizing that operating systems and applications vary across devices, fusionOne automatically adapts and instantly translates the information to the appropriate system. When a "transaction" is delivered to a device, the data is automatically converted into the suitable format for that machine. For example, information entered in Outlook on your office PC, is automatically synced with Netscape Communicator on your home PC. With fusionOne, your information is always available and always up-to-date, regardless of location.

About fusionOne, Inc.

Privately held and founded in 1998, fusionOne is the pioneer developer and marketer of cutting-edge Internet sync services that make information access simple and seamless across multiple communications and computing devices. fusionOne is backed by funding from Chase Capital, Flatiron Partners, Nokia Ventures (NYSE:NOK), 3Com Ventures (NASDAQ:COMS), El Dorado Ventures, its founders and recognized leaders in the high technology industry. fusionOne's most recent partnerships include Franklin Covey (NYSE:FC), Hewlett Packard (NYSE:HWP), InfoSpace (NASDAQ:INSP), Sabre (NYSE:TSG), seeUthere.com and Snap, the Internet portal service from NBC Internet, Inc. (NASDAQ:NBCI). fusionOne, Inc. is located in San Jose, California and can be found on the Internet at www.fusionOne.com or contacted via telephone at 408/282-1200.

Note to Editors: fusionOne and Internet Sync are trademarks of fusionOne, Inc. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.