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iAnywhere Named Number One in Worldwide Mobile Device Management Enterprise Software Market SYNOPSIS: New report from leading industry analyst firm positions iAnywhere ahead of competitors in Mobile Device Management (MDM) Enterprise software market. DUBLIN, Calif., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a recent report, Worldwide Mobile Device Management Enterprise 2003 Vendor Shares (IDC #31745, August 2004) leading IT market research advisory firm IDC recognized iAnywhere Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY), as the leader in mobile device management enterprise software with higher revenues and market share than nearly 20 competitors. The results in this year's report reflect the acquisition of XcelleNet by Sybase in May 2004 and mark the third consecutive year that the XcelleNet(R) Afaria(R) product has led the MDM Enterprise software market. "As mobile enablement projects continue to be deployed across the enterprise, businesses are recognizing the importance of mobile device management and mobile security as a key element to such a rollout," said Stephen Drake, program manager, Mobile Infrastructure Software at IDC. "Those suppliers who offer a broader product set beyond just mobile extension of applications deliver to enterprise customers more of what they seek -- a critical, value-add integrated mobile solution." "We're proud to hold the market leadership position in the MDM market, as we feel that mobile device management is a crucial requirement for ensuring success at the front lines of business," said Terry Stepien, president of iAnywhere. "Our MDM leadership, combined with our number one positions in mobile database and mobile middleware, provides customers with the industry's most comprehensive and innovative portfolio of mobile enterprise solutions." IDC expects the MDM Enterprise market to reach a compound annual growth rate of 44.9 percent through 2008, reaching a total of $911.4 million. As defined by IDC, the Mobile Device Management Enterprise software provides standard features found in all desktop administration solutions, such as maintaining PC hardware and software inventories, performing software distribution, managing antivirus scan files and enabling remote control for systems diagnostics. In addition, MDM Enterprise solutions also include advanced functions that address the needs of mobile and wireless users, such as mobile security, support for offline and over-the-air wireless synchronization, and back up and recovery capabilities. About iAnywhere iAnywhere is the worldwide market leader in mobile and embedded databases, mobile middleware and mobile and remote device management. More than 15,000 customers and 1,000 partners rely on the company's award-winning enterprise products, including SQL Anywhere(R) Studio and XcelleNet frontline solutions. In addition, its AvantGo(R) mobile Internet service has more than ten million registered subscribers. iAnywhere is a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY). Visit http://www.ianywhere.com/ for more information. Sybase, iAnywhere, iAnywhere Solutions, SQL Anywhere Studio, Afaria, AvantGo, and XcelleNet are trademarks, registered trademarks or servicemarks of Sybase, Inc. or its subsidiaries. (R) indicates registration in the United States of America. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Special Note: Statements concerning iAnywhere Solutions' and Sybase's future growth, prospects, operating results and future products are by nature forward-looking statements that involve a number of uncertainties and risks and cannot be guaranteed. 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 ultimately affect such statements are detailed from time to time in the 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 the Company's web site). Crystal King iAnywhere Solutions (978) 287-1524 Scott Malinowski Citigate Cunningham (617) 374-4223 DATASOURCE: iAnywhere Solutions, Inc. CONTACT: Crystal King of iAnywhere Solutions, +1-978-287-1524, ; or Scott Malinowski of Citigate Cunningham, +1- 617-374-4223, Web site: http://www.ianywhere.com/

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