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Certifications Pave the Way for Sybase to Drive RFID Adoption Through Worldwide Customer Initiative DUBLIN, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY), the largest global enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information, today announced that with its RFID Anywhere(TM) 2.0 solution, Sybase is one of the first middleware providers to achieve certified integration with SAP's AII (Auto-ID Infrastructure), a comprehensive auto-ID middleware solution that connects RFID data and integrates the data directly into enterprise applications. The integration between the two solutions will allow SAP customers to access and manage data collected at the edge of their enterprises, and coordinate and manage the wide variety of RFID readers and printers (including both EPC and ISO standards), barcode scanners, sensors including temperature sensors, and PLCs (programmable logic controllers) supported by Sybase. Leveraging the synergies created through these new interfaces, Sybase will work with SAP to offer customers robust data collection, device management and enterprise application suite solutions, through a joint global customer initiative. Mal Postings, Partner for Worldwide RFID and Mobility, Capgemini stated, "We believe that using SAP's AII and interfacing with the Sybase(R) RFID infrastructure suite will provide customers with maximum flexibility when selecting hardware standards, vendors and devices, and managing distributed RFID environments that frequently involve suppliers, buyers, and retailers simultaneously. Relationships like the SAP/Sybase combination will help transform the early entrant pilot activities into enterprise wide supply chain operational systems." "Together, SAP and Sybase offer robust, production-grade RFID solutions that can be implemented much more quickly and easier than ever before," said Thomas Volk, executive vice president of International Field Operations, Sybase, Inc. "We look forward to working with SAP to provide our customers with superior technology and successful RFID implementations through this team effort." About RFID Anywhere and SAP Auto-ID As RFID technology has evolved, a major hurdle for early adopters has been the proliferation of various standards and protocols. RFID Anywhere 2.0 provides management capabilities for configuring, monitoring and provisioning RFID networks from proof-of-concept to enterprise-wide deployment, and supports the broadest range of protocols and standards and offers comprehensive role-based security that enterprises require. SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure gives enterprises the capabilities needed to integrate all automated communication and sensing devices -- including RFID readers and printers, Bluetooth devices, embedded systems, and bar-code devices. SAP AII also integrates intelligent controls such as programmable language controls and Savant technologies, ensuring comprehensive device integration. 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 and RFID Anywhere are trademarks or 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. SAP and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries all over the world. 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). FCMN Contact: firstcallsyb@sybase.com DATASOURCE: Sybase, Inc. CONTACT: Jenny White, +1-916-984-6039, or , or Ruth Busbee, +1-415-618-8724, or , both of Citigate Cunningham for Sybase, Inc. Web site: http://www.sybase.com/

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