XTND Extended Systems (MM)

Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND), a leading provider of mobile software solutions, announced today during TechEd 2005 the availability of enhanced developer tools for its OneBridge Mobile Platform. OneBridge Mobile Platform version 4.5 now enables developers to easily retrofit existing applications with push capabilities. With no re-architecting for legacy applications necessary, OneBridge can detect database changes and push them to a mobile device in the field in real time. This enhancement enables developers and independent software vendors to quickly and easily build solutions that bring enterprise information to mobile workers, while significantly reducing development time. Utilizing the new OneBridge Mobile Application Acceleration Toolkit (OMAAT), version 4.5 also enables developers creating mobile solutions in .NET or J2ME environments to embed Extended Systems' synchronization, web services and push engine technologies into their application, eliminating the need for separate components on the client. This reduces client footprint requirements and makes these processes invisible to the end user, resulting in a more elegant and streamlined user experience. The embedded toolkit is now available for .NET, .NET Compact Framework (CF), and Blackberry J2ME. CAS Software, a developer and distributor of CRM (customer relationship management) software solutions from Germany, utilizes the OneBridge platform to mobilize their solution. "We are excited about the new release of OneBridge Mobile Data Suite, especially the features that allow applications to synchronize data from smartphones, SyncML devices and Blackberries," said Ludwig Neer, CTO at CAS. Enhanced device management tools have also been incorporated into the 4.5 release. OneBridge now supports a full-fledged engine capable of running scripts, enabling custom product development. In addition, OneBridge now supports over-the-air install capabilities and "kill-pill" features that disarm stolen or lost devices easily. "The 4.5 release further validates that we offer one platform that can fulfill the needs of the enterprise both today and tomorrow," said Charles Jepson, president and CEO at Extended Systems. "That's an important consideration for any organization interested in future proofing their investment in mobile technologies." About Extended Systems Extended Systems provides the expertise, strategy and solutions to help enterprise organizations streamline their business processes through mobile technology. The Company's OneBridge mobile solutions suite enables companies to mobilize critical enterprise applications such as e-mail, field service, sales force automation (SFA), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM). Extended Systems has more than 2,500 enterprise customers worldwide and key alliance relationships. Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information, call 800-235-7576 or visit the Company web site at www.extendedsystems.com. This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the success of OneBridge Mobile Platform and the Company's ongoing relationship with CAS Software. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the success of the Company's customer relationships and other key business relationships, overall economic conditions and the level of information technology spending by existing and potential customers, the timing of purchases by significant customers, the perceived and realized benefits of mobile devices, the timely development and acceptance of new products and technologies, the risks associated with development of new products and product enhancements, the impact of competitive products and pricing, continued growth in the markets for our products, and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in the Company's SEC filings, including its 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on September 29, 2004 and 2005 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.