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SINGAPORE, 14 June 2004 — Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) has signed an agreement with Extended Systems Inc (Extended Systems) at the CommunicAsia 2004 to promote and resell the OneBridge Mobile Solutions in Asia.
ST Electronics is one of the leading technology integrators and providers in South Asia, with a strong presence in Singapore and the greater China, while Extended Systems is a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions embedded in over 153 million mobile phones, licensed to 25 million mobile professionals, and deployed by thousands of enterprises.
To capitalise on emerging mobile opportunities in the Asian markets, ST Electronics has created a Mobile Workforce Product Group to compliment its existing divisions. Extended Systems’ OneBridge Mobile Solutions platform is the flagship product for this group and will enable ST Electronics to offer mobile solutions to its existing integration projects. Utilising OneBridge, ST Electronics will offer existing and future clients the ability to mobilise groupware and virtually any other enterprise application.
“We aim to deliver innovative electronic solutions that will increase the acceptance and usage of wireless and mobile communication. In doing this we aim to exceed customer expectations and constantly create value for our stakeholders. Our relationship with Extended Systems will help us meet this goal in the mobile arena” ~ Yong Thiam Chong,
“ST Electronics also provides a local engineering presence to customise, implement, and support end-users. “This was an incredibly important consideration for us. There is no question about Singapore Technologies Electronics’ leadership and capability in the engineering marketplace in Asia. We consider this to be a significant development for our company and believe this new relationship will take us to the next level in this geographic region” ~ David Baldwin, |
Respondents to a recent Gartner Group Survey* anticipate large increases in spending on wireless data solutions in the Asia/PAC region beginning in 2004, led by wireless messaging and wireless e-mail applications in the developed markets.
Singapore Technologies Electronics, palmOne and Extended Systems are collaborating to drive Corporate Email “Trial and Purchase” Programme for Businesses. Please visit the CommunicAsia 2004 exhibition for more details on this programme collaboration. 15 – 18 June 2004, Singapore Expo, Hall 6, Booth 6F2-07
About ST Elect
ST Electronics delivers innovative system solutions to defence, commercial
and industrial customers worldwide. It specialises in the design, development
and integration of advanced electronics systems, such as broadband RF & microwave
communication, rail & traffic management, real-time command & control,
training & simulation, intelligent building management, and information
security and m-commerce solutions. ST Electronics applies leading edge technologies
and design methodologies to meet the stringent requirements of customised
electronics systems and solutions. It undertakes continuing research and
development to help create cost-effective proprietary products at system
and component levels providing quality solutions to customers. ST Electronics
is the electronics arm of public listed Singapore Technologies Engineering
Ltd (ST Engineering). Listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading
Limited (SGX), ST Engineering is an integrated global engineering group with
specialized aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine capabilities
for defense and commercial enterprises. For more information visit our company
website at www.stee.st.com.sg.
About Extended Systems, Inc.
Extended Systems provides the expertise, strategy and solutions to help enterprise
organisations streamline their business processes through mobile technology.
The company's OneBridge mobile solutions suite enables companies to mobilise
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 with Avaya, EDS, HP, Microsoft,
Motorola, Nokia, palmOne, PalmSource, Sharp, Siemens, Software AG, Sony Ericsson,
Symbian and Toshiba. Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries
in the United States and worldwide. For more information, call 1-800-235-7576
or visit the company Web site.
For ESI : This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the success of the Company’s ongoing relationship with ST Electronics. These risks and uncertainties include the overall economic conditions and the level of information technology purchasing by existing and potential customers, the success of key business relationships, continued growth in the markets for our products, 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, and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed September 29, 2003 and its 2004 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed November 14, 2003, February 17, 2004 and May 17, 2004.
*The Gartner Group - Wireless When? Enterprise Deployment Intentions in Asia/PAC from 2004-2008, April 21, 2004, authors Nick Ingelbrecht, King-Yew Foong and Kobita Desai.
Magdalen LOH
Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited
+65 6413 1788 / 9822 3321
Email: lohlmm@stee.st.com.sg
Amy Childress
Extended Systems Media Relations
208-287-6083
Email: amy.childress@extendedsystems.com
Adam Mersky
Voce Communications
617-224-1137
Email: amersky@extendedsystems.com
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