Extended Systems Strengthens Mobile Solutions Kit with Real-time Mobile Groupware Access Capabilities

Company Increases Connectivity Options, Addresses Additional Mobile User Scenarios

BOISE, Idaho, March 3, 2003 -- Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND), a leading provider of mobile information management solutions for the enterprise, today announced the release of XTNDConnect Real Time, an addition to the XTNDConnect product arsenal that gives secure access to corporate email and PIM (personal information management) via any browser-enabled device including handhelds, laptops, and desktop PCs.

XTNDConnect Real Time allows wireless users to take advantage of the proliferation of WiFi "hot spots" and airport and campus Internet kiosks. It also increases the value of browser-based phones, PDA's and two-way pagers. Additionally, employees working from home PCs have the benefit of real-time access to corporate data which helps organizations improve productivity and streamline workflow processes by making it easy for workers to remain connected while out of the office.

For IT Managers, the highly scalable solution is a secure and cost-effective way to provide corporate-wide, real-time email and PIM access. Because XTNDConnect Real Time is a thin-client solution, there is nothing for IT to deploy on the client side, making implementation easy and immediate. For enterprises who are in the beginning stages of adopting mobile standards, XTNDConnect Real Time offers the tools IT needs to develop some baseline strategies and corporate standards while introducing workers to the idea of mobile and wireless access to corporate data.

"Mobile workers have different data and device access needs depending on the job they perform," said Senthil Krishnapillai, senior product manager of Groupware solutions at Extended Systems. "With the addition of XTNDConnect Real Time to our mobile solutions kit, we now provide both online and offline access capabilities to better meet the dynamic needs of users while optimizing company resources and investments."

With the announcement of XTNDConnect Real Time, and the recent debut of its Live Connect technology (www.extendedsystems.com/ESI/Company+Info/Press+Room/default.html), Extended Systems raises the bar in the mobile marketplace by providing the most comprehensive set of solutions that enables enterprise organizations to choose the data access and connectivity option best suited for its mobile users.

XTNDConnect Real Time Features:

-- Support for Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes groupware applications.

-- Complete two-way real-time email access, including attachment support, sub folder support and supports for group scheduling and calendaring.

-- Access to personal and corporate address book for Notes and Exchange.

-- Support for Secure Socket Layer (SSL), RADIUS and Secure ID authentication, end-to-end 128-bit encryption, and FIPS compliancy surpasses iNotes Web Access or Outlook Web Access.

-- Server-based approach ensures IT administrators maintain control with the same level of security and application maintenance as they offer desktop users; and allows IT staff to set access and authentication parameters to protect enterprise data.

Pricing and Availability

XTNDConnect Real Time is immediately available. Server and license fees vary based on volume and corporate data access needs. A free, 30-day trial version is available for download online at: www.extendedsystems.com/go/rteval. For more information, call 1-800-235-7576, ext. 6620 in North America or visit http://www.extendedsystems.com/go/buy to contact one of Extended Systems' global offices.

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 mobile software 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). In addition, the company offers Bluetooth and IrDA wireless connectivity software and client/server database management systems. Extended Systems has more than 2,500 enterprise customers worldwide and key alliance relationships with Ericsson, Handspring, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Palm, Sharp, Siemens and Toshiba.

Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.extendedsystems.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the success of XTNDConnect Real Time. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. 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 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q to be filed in fiscal 2003.

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