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Palm Launches Corporate Email Initiative for Microsoft Exchange Users



Program Capitalizes on Treo 650 Smartphone's Out-of-box Support for Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync

HONG KONG, July 25, 2005 -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) today unveiled a program aimed at driving the use of wireless email and calendaring amongst companies in Hong Kong via the Treo™ 650 smartphone and its out-of-box support for Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync®. The initiative is focused on more than 600,000* business email users in Hong Kong, of which more than 54 percent* are already on Microsoft Exchange.

The Treo 650 Corporate Adoption Program will provide existing Microsoft Exchange 2003 customers a range of attractive Treo 650 handset offers and discounts, which are also applicable to new or upgrade customers of Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. Furthermore, the program provides for free Treo 650 smartphone trials to companies that want to test and deploy the Treo 650 smartphone with their Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 implementation.

"Email is the critical application needed by mobile workers who want to remain connected while away from the office," said Paul Blinkhorn, vice president for Palm Asia Pacific. "The Treo 650 is the definitive business productivity device that not only combines mobile phone, web browser, messaging, word processing and organizer functions in a single device, but also allows mobile professionals to sync their Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 emails and schedules while on the go."1

"Over-the-air synchronization with ActiveSync over-the-air enabled devices helps users keep up to date automatically. This includes remote access to email messages, calendar, and contacts list. It's now easy to gain mobile access to all your Exchange Server data even when on the move," said Ken Lam, Exchange Sever product marketing manager, Microsoft Hong Kong Ltd.

VersaMail® from Palm on the Treo 650 provides a simple but powerful wireless email application,2 and includes support for Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync®, which provides a secure, cost-effective, out-of-the-box solution for direct synchronization of Outlook email and calendar data with Exchange Server 2003. Substantial infrastructure costs associated with deploying, supporting and maintaining a third-party email server are eliminated.

Leading integrated IT services and solutions provider Jardine OneSolution (JOS) will provide support for this program, with an end-to-end email solution using the Treo 650, first-level customer support, professional planning and installation services.

"We are glad to be able to work with Palm and Microsoft in this joint marketing initiative," said Peter Yeung, Managing Director, Hong Kong Operations of Jardine OneSolution (HK) Ltd. "The Treo 650 smartphone, together with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, is one of the most compelling mobile data and enterprise productivity solutions today."

With the Treo 650, corporate customers can stay even more productive:
• Stay connected with wireless email using VersaMail.
VersaMail makes it easy to access and manage email on the go. With the Treo 650's support for popular POP and IMAP email clients, users can download mail wirelessly or by synchronizing with their desktops. And for users whose organizations use Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, the Treo 650's built-in Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync support will enable direct corporate email and calendar synchronization.1 With VersaMail, users can view photos, HTML, and even native Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint attachments.3
• Access Word, Excel and PowerPoint files. 3
Users can be more productive with the ability to view, edit and create Word and Excel compatible documents or pull up PowerPoint presentations on the go for en-route rehearsals.3 Dealing with email attachments has never been easier.
• Keep data safe.
With a new "non-volatile" file system, the Treo 650 keeps customers' information safe, even if they forget to charge their phone. Users can carry an extra battery (sold separately), and swap it out for additional power on the fly.
• Connect with Bluetooth® wireless devices.
With the Treo 650 smartphone, connecting to compatible Bluetooth wireless devices -- such as headsets and car kits -- is easy using the setup wizard. Users can talk on a headset or synchronize with their desktops4 without wires getting in the way.
• Exchange thoughts and ideas on the fly.
The Treo 650 lets users send and receive text messages, photos or video clips right away from one application with a single inbox. And with text messages threaded in a chat-style view, users can see the entire conversation.
• Access a world of websites on the go.
Users can get driving directions when they're on the road or check the latest news headlines and stock prices while waiting for a flight. The full-featured web browser is optimized for fast, on-the-go web access.5

More information on the Treo 650 smartphone can be found at http://www.palm.com/hk/ie/products/smartphones/.


(1) Within wireless service coverage area only. Email, web and messaging requires data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost. ISP may also be required. Pricing varies by service provider. Requires Exchange Server 2003 and access enabled by IT administrator.
(2) Email account required, not included.
(3) Requires DataViz® Documents To Go® 7, included on the software installation CD.
(4) Windows only. Requires a Bluetooth enabled computer.
(5) Access available within network coverage areas only. Availability and coverage depends upon carrier and the geographic scope of international roaming agreements.
* Source: Figures courtesy of Microsoft Hong Kong Ltd.


About Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Exchange Server, the Microsoft messaging and collaboration server, is software that runs on servers that enables you to send and receive electronic mail and other forms of interactive communication through computer networks. Designed to interoperate with a software client application such as Microsoft Outlook, Exchange Server also interoperates with Outlook Express and other e-mail client applications.


About Jardine OneSolution
Part of the Jardine Matheson Group, Jardine OneSolution is one of Asia's leading providers of integrated IT services and solutions. JOS has been a force in the IT industry for more than 50 years and today its customers include the best-known multinational and regional companies operating across Asia from industry sectors such as Financial Services, Trade and Commerce, Transportation and Logistics, Utilities and Telecom as well as Government.

Today JOS delivers a rich blend of IT offerings ranging from Technical Support and Services and System Integration to Outsourcing and Managed Services. The company also leads the market in critical business application such as Procurement and Deployment Services – a capability that marries its depth of technological and logistical capability with rich experience in procurement and supplier management to create a compelling and increasingly popular offering. JOS employs more than 2,000 staff in eight offices in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Malaysia.


About Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) -- a leader in mobile computing -- strives to put the power of computing in people's hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company's products include smartphones, under the Treo™ brand; mobile managers, under the LifeDrive™ brand; handheld computers, under the Tungsten™ and Zire™ brands; as well as software and accessories.

Palm® products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world.

More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com/asia.


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