SyncML Releases First Specification and Reference ToolKit Months Ahead of Schedule

SyncML, the initiative founded by mobile technology industry leaders Ericsson, IBM, Lotus, Motorola, Nokia, Psion, Palm, Inc. and Starfish Software, has released its first specification and reference toolkit. Delivered months ahead of schedule, the Specifications and Reference Toolkit source code are available in the Supporter area of the SyncML Website located at www.syncml.org.

With the immediate availability of the first set of released SyncML specifications and development code, Supporters can deliver feedback directly to the SyncML initiative and start product development work. Bringing SyncML-based products one step closer to the public, the specifications include a full description of the XML based SyncML format, and a first look at the SyncML synchronization protocol. The toolkit will also include information on using SyncML over HTTP, WAP and OBEX.

This technology will be demonstrated to Supporters at the upcoming SyncML Supporter Summit Los Angeles at the Regal Biltmore Hotel in California on June 23, 2000. For additional details on the SyncML Supporter Conference Los Angeles, and to learn how to become a Supporter of SyncML, visit www.syncml.org.

Since the announcement of its formation in February 2000, nearly 200 companies have announced their support for SyncML. The goals of the initiative are to develop a universal synchronization standard for the mobile computing industry. SyncML compliant products will be able to exchange information seamlessly across a wide range of operating platforms and communications technologies. Supporters of the initiative now include the founding eight companies, all leaders in their fields, and organizations such as Symbian, Excite@Home, PUMATECH, fusionOne, Xircom, and BT Cellnet. A complete list of the Supporters can be found on the www.syncml.org Website.

For further information, please contact:

Ericsson
Jan Ahrenbring, Vice President Marketing and Communications
Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
Tel. +46 70 590 9900
jan.ahrenbring@ecs.ericsson.se

IBM
Tara Sexton, Director of Communications
Pervasive Computing
Tel. + 1 914 766 3366
tara.sexton@us.ibm.com

Lotus
Karen Kazanjian, Public Relations Manager
Tel. + 1 617 693 7386
karen_kazanjian@lotus.com

Motorola
Personal Communications Sector
Jennifer Weyrauch, Public Relations
Tel. + 1 847 523 0015
jennifer.weyrauch@motorola.com

Nokia Mobile Phones
Tapio Hedman, Vice President, Communications
Tel. + 358 10 5051
tapio.hedman@nokia.com

Nokia, Inc
Megan Matthews, Senior Communications Manager
Tel. +1 972 8944267
megan.matthews@nokia.com

Palm, Inc.
Julia Rodriguez, Corporate Communications
Tel. + 1 408 326 9390
julia_rodriguez@palm.com

Palm, Inc.
Amy Nemechek, A&R Partners Public Relations
Tel. + 1 303 730 5755
Anemechek@arpartners.com

Psion PLC
Anthony Garvey, Public Relations
Tel. +44 171 317 4265
anthony-garvey@psion.com

Starfish Software
Kate Dueck, Public Relations Manager
Tel. +1 831 461 5815
kate.dueck@starfish.com