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Extended Systems Releases Advantage Database Server 7.1

Performance, Development, Maintenance and Usability Features Optimized

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2004--Building upon its powerful client/server database management system, Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND) announced today that it has released Advantage Database Server version 7.1. Advantage Database Server 7.1 is a robust, enterprise-class database management system that can be easily deployed in diverse environments with zero to low administration costs. New functionality incorporated into version 7.1 will enable line of business application developers to increase efficiency and decrease time-to-market, while reducing total cost of ownership and maintenance requirements.
"We are excited about Advantage 7.1," said Jeff Crandall, director of product development, Inborne Technology Corporation. "Advantage is the perfect fit for our needs and the development, usability and performance enhancements in this release reinforce our decision to choose Advantage Database over other database solutions."

New, integrated enhancements in version 7.1 include:

-- Updateable Data Dictionary Links - enables developers to include updates to multiple data directories in the context of a single transaction. Changes can be made to multiple data dictionaries via the same database connection, and the changes can be rolled back or committed as a single transaction.

-- SQL Execution Plan - contains detailed information on how a query or a set of queries will be executed by the Advantage Database Server. By reviewing the SQL execution plan in advance, the query author may be able to improve performance by modifying the SQL statement, creating indexes, or modifying the database design.

-- SQL Statement Monitoring - the Remote Management Utility in Advantage Data Architect now returns information on all queries running on the specified server. This functionality can play a vital role in determining if a "rogue" query is hogging CPU time.

-- Enhanced User Permissions - all users may now be granted permission to create, modify and drop objects in the data dictionary.

Advantage 7.1 Pricing and Availability

Advantage Database Server 7.1 is available now. Prices range from $645 for a 5-user license to $7870 for an unlimited user license. Previously purchased major versions of Advantage Database Server can be upgraded for a percentage of full product cost. Please call (800) 235-7576, ext. 5030 for further information.

About Advantage Database Server

Advantage Database Server is the culmination of over 13 years of development experience in the database market. Advantage is backed by a fully-trained Technical Services department helping customers get the most out of their client/server solutions through exceptional support, training and consulting. Today, Advantage Database Server is an award-winning product(Note A) that supports over 2.5 million deployments worldwide. It is the trusted solution for organizations spanning from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, each relying upon Advantage Database Server to run mission-critical applications that enable them to successfully conduct their business across the country and around the world. For more information, visit the product Web site: www.AdvantageDatabase.com.

About Extended Systems

Extended Systems provides the expertise, strategy and solutions to help enterprise organizations streamline their business processes through mobile technology. The Company's OneBridge mobile solutions suite enables companies to mobilize critical enterprise applications such as e-mail, field service, sales force automation (SFA), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM). Extended Systems has more than 2,500 enterprise customers worldwide and key alliance relationships.

Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information, call 1-800-235-7576 or visit the Company Web site at www.extendedsystems.com.

Note A: Delphi Informant Magazine 2003, 2002, and 2001 Reader's Choice Award

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the success of the Company's Advantage Database Server. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the overall economic conditions and the level of information technology purchasing by existing and potential customers, the success of key business relationships, continued growth in the markets for our products, the timely development and acceptance of new products and technologies, the risks associated with development of new products and product enhancements, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in Extended Systems' SEC filings, including its 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed September 29, 2003 and its 2004 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed November 14, 2003, February 17, 2004 and May 17, 2004.

Contacts


Extended Systems Media Relations
Amy Childress, 208-287-6083
amy.childress@extendedsystems.com

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