Visteon Demonstrates New Technology at SAE Digital Car Conference

    DETROIT--March 4, 2002--Extended Systems , a leading provider of mobile data management and wireless connectivity solutions, in cooperation with Visteon Corp. , a leading automotive system integrator, will demonstrate an innovative new Bluetooth interface system that supports hands-free driving.
    Called MACH(R) Voice Link, the system is being showcased this week at the Society for Automotive Engineers (SAE) Digital Car Conference, booth #5423, March 4-7 in Detroit, Mich.
    The MACH Voice Link system, which combines Extended Systems' XTNDAccess Blue Software Development Kit (SDK) with Visteon's voice-actuated technology, is designed to allow drivers to control consumer devices, such as cell phones hands-free, while staying focused on driving.
    "The growth in mobile phone usage coupled with new legislation mandating hands-free communications in cars is driving this market," said Don Baumgartner, Extended Systems' vice president of worldwide marketing. "The MACH Voice Link system further exemplifies the advantage of our Bluetooth communications software as it expands into innovative new market applications."
    The MACH Voice Link system, which has already been selected for implementation in some 2003 model-year vehicles, can be used to access various Bluetooth devices, including mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and laptop computers. A key feature expected to drive the system's market adoption is a proprietary, voice-actuated, speaker-independent control feature, capable of recognizing multiple languages and dialects while cancelling out surrounding noise.
    For more information, please visit booth #5423 at the SAE Digital Car Conference for a live demonstration of the MACH Voice Link system.

    About XTNDAccess Blue SDK

    XTNDAccess Blue SDK, is a Bluetooth software development kit designed for use in embedded devices such as cellular phones, PDAs, consumer electronics, networking, automotive, industrial, and medical equipment. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has qualified XTNDAccess Blue SDK for more user profiles than any other competing product on the market, as a result of recent product profile additions including Personal Area Networking, Hands-Free and Hardcopy Cable Replacement.

    About Extended Systems

    Extended Systems is a global leader in providing mobile infrastructure software that extends enterprise applications to mobile and wireless environments. The company's products include data synchronization and management software, short-range wireless connectivity products (Bluetooth and IrDA-compliant), and client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Extended Systems' customers and key relationships include Palm, 3Com, IBM, Microsoft, Compaq, Motorola, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Sharp, NEC, 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.

    Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the success of Extended Systems' relationship with Visteon and the market acceptance and success of Extended Systems' XTNDAccess Blue SDK, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These include the acceptance of specific industry-wide standards and protocols, the timely development and acceptance of new products and technologies, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q to be filed in fiscal 2002.

    Extended Systems is a registered trademark and XTNDAccess is a trademark of Extended Systems, Inc. The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson, Sweden, and used by Extended Systems under license. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.