Encirq 3e to Provide Delphi With Data Management in Next-Generation Electronics Devices

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21, 2003 -- Encirq Corporation announced today that Delphi Delco Electronics Systems has selected the Encirq 3e Database Suite for Embedded Systems to be used in various audio systems.

The Encirq 3e Database Suite for Embedded Systems provides extremely compact, high-performance full-featured data management functionality. Encirq 3e offers electronics manufacturers, reduced technology risk, lower total cost of ownership, functional scalability and helps them get to market faster.

"The Encirq 3e Database Suite for Embedded Systems will become a key software component in Delphi's future car audio systems," said Dr. Robert Schumacher, business line executive for Wireless at Delphi Delco Electronics Systems. "Encirq's data management technology will allow Delphi to provide our customers with a technically advanced and feature-rich audio receiver.

"Automotive electronics, especially telematics devices, are growing in their capabilities and need sophisticated, yet compact data management technology for speed, reliability and innovation," said Mark Vogel, founder and CEO of Encirq. "Manufacturers are looking for ways to get their products to market faster with enhanced reliability and at lower overall cost. Delphi is an innovative company that recognized the overall advantages that Encirq 3e can provide while at the same time being able to deliver to its customers new products with advanced features."

About Corporation

Encirq Corporation, a privately held company headquartered in San Francisco, Calif., is a leading provider of database and data management tools, technology, and components for embedded systems and applications. The Encirq 3e Database Suite reduces development effort, while increasing the functionality, reliability and affordability of any embedded system. Encirq's products also make it possible to create new, high-value applications that, until now, have been constrained by technical feasibility or cost. The Encirq 3e technology does not require an embedded operating system, but will work with all major embedded operating systems and tools. For more information contact David Bialer at pr@encirq.com, call +1 (415) 284-9800 or visit www.encirq.com.

About Delphi

Delphi is a world leader in mobile electronics and transportation components and systems technology. Multi-national Delphi conducts its business operations through various subsidiaries and has headquarters in Troy, Mich., USA, Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Delphi's two business sectors - Dynamics, Propulsion and Thermal Sector and Electrical, Electronics, Safety & Interior Sector - provide comprehensive product solutions to complex customer needs. Delphi has approximately 187,000 employees and operates 169 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 42 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices and 32 technical centers in 41 countries.

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