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Sybase Offers Customers Industry-Leading Mobile Application and Device Management Solutions DUBLIN, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY), a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, today announced that its Sybase Unwired Accelerator, an application mobilization tool, iAnywhere Afaria and the new AvantGo Geocaching.com channel will be available for the new HP iPAQ hw6500 series Mobile Messenger. These solutions help customers more securely access critical information anywhere, anytime and gain greater value from their hardware, software and infrastructure investments. "By combining our solutions with HP's innovative iPAQ devices, critical information can be more securely delivered to end users," said Marty Beard, senior vice president, corporate development and marketing, Sybase, Inc. "HP has worked closely with Sybase over the years, and this extension enhances our ability to enable organizations to manage and mobilize information from the data center to the point of action, creating an information edge." "HP has made significant enhancements to our newest iPAQ, making it an ideal choice for running business and consumer applications beyond e-mail," said John Brandewie, acting director of product marketing, Handheld Division, HP. "As handheld devices are increasingly used to access business-critical data, we are excited to team with Sybase to offer HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger customers the ability to more securely mobilize and manage enterprise information from the backend out to the frontlines." Product Information -- Sybase Unwired Accelerator provides rapid mobilization of enterprise applications like SAP, Business Objects, Lotus Notes and Remedy, as well as data sources such as Web applications/services and databases(1), without any programming requirements. With Unwired Accelerator, users have always-available access to information so they can be productive and effective whether they are inside or outside the office. -- Afaria, iAnywhere's multi-platform mobile management software, continues to be a recommended solution for managing HP iPAQs within the enterprise. Afaria delivers a range of capabilities for managing and helping to secure the data on the HP iPAQ hw6500 series Mobile Messenger, enabling IT to control device settings, deploying software and content updates, encrypting device data, and limiting device access. -- Continuing to demonstrate that users can easily take their information on the go, iAnywhere's new AvantGo Geocaching.com mobile Web channel gives users the chance to experience the fun of Geocaching -- the first real-world, location-based treasure hunting game, combining GPS technology with the power of the Internet. For more information about Sybase Unwired Accelerator, iAnywhere Afaria and the new AvantGo Geocaching.com mobile Web channel for the HP iPAQ hw6500 series Mobile Messenger, please visit the HP Mobility Solutions Evaluation Center at http://www.hp.com/go/mobile-evaluation. About Sybase, Inc. Sybase is the largest global enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers and partners to create an information edge. The world's most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare runs on Sybase. For more information, visit the Sybase Web site: http://www.sybase.com/ . NOTE: Sybase, Afaria, AvantGo and iAnywhere are registered trademarks of Sybase, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. As used in this release, iAnywhere means iAnywhere Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. Special Note: Statements concerning Sybase's future growth, prospects and new product releases are, by nature, forward-looking statements that involve a number of uncertainties and risks, and cannot be guaranteed. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will" and similar expressions relating to Sybase and its management may identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are intended to reflect Sybase's current views with respect to future events and may ultimately prove to be incorrect or false. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially include shifts in customer demand, rapid technology changes, competitive factors and unanticipated delays in scheduled product availability. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Sybase's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (copies of which can be viewed on Sybase's Web site). (1) A standard GSM/GPRS/EDGE infrastructure, other Bluetooth-enabled devices, separately purchased equipment, and a service contract with a wireless airtime provider may be required for applicable wireless communication. GSM/GPRS/EDGE Wireless Internet access requires separately purchased Internet service contract. Check with service provider for availability and coverage in your area. Not all web content available. GPRS/EDGE may not be available in all networks. GPRS/EDGE data transmission speeds may vary based upon network capabilities and other conditions. Establishment and continuation of a GPRS/EDGE connection depends on network availability, provider support and signal strength DATASOURCE: Sybase, Inc. CONTACT: Julie Connolly of Sybase, Inc., +1-925-236-8696, or ; or Jenny White of Citigate Cunningham, +1-916-984-6039, or , for Sybase, Inc. Web site: http://www.hp.com/ Web site: http://www.sybase.com/

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