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DUBLIN, Calif., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- iAnywhere, a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), today announced that it will support the Infrared Data Association's (IrDA) IrSimple Protocol and Profile specifications. IrSimple enables mobile devices to instantly connect and wirelessly transmit data. Devices that may benefit from the support of IrSimple include: digital cameras, mobile phones, PDAs, televisions and more. iAnywhere's complete line of infrared software development kits, including IrDA SDK and Multi-Transport OBEX SDK, will be updated to be compatible with the specification in the first calendar year quarter of 2006. During this same timeframe, the company plans to unveil IrSimple SDK, an additional offering that will enable developers to achieve instant compliance with the IrSimple standard for new product designs moving forward.

The IrSimple SDK and related product updates will enable device manufacturers to update their designs to the latest IrDA standards with minimum effort while retaining backwards-compatibility with the IrDA's point- and-shoot profile for object exchange. The company's proven SDK model provides licensees with reliable, interoperable, standards-compliant functionality in a small-footprint, highly portable source code package. Application authors benefit by using the same widely deployed OBEX interface used by existing IrDA, Bluetooth, and Data Synchronization licensees.

"The IrSimple protocol is exciting because it enables consumers and prosumers to transfer data -- such as photos from a mobile device to a printer -- much quicker. Little technical knowledge on the part of the end-user is required," said Ron Brown, executive director of the Infrared Data Association. "We are pleased to see mobile software leaders such as iAnywhere supporting these standards."

The company's IrDA product portfolio was recently acquired by Sybase through its purchase of Extended Systems in October 2005 and has since been integrated into Sybase's iAnywhere subsidiary. Extended Systems has been a leader in the infrared technology space since 1995 with announced customer wins with companies such as Motorola, HP, Palm and Toshiba.

About iAnywhere

iAnywhere enables success at the front lines of business. The company holds worldwide market leadership positions in mobile and embedded databases, mobile management and security, mobile middleware and synchronization, and Bluetooth(R) and infrared protocol technologies. Tens of millions of mobile devices, millions of subscribers, and 20,000 customers and partners rely on the company's "Always Available" technologies, including SQL Anywhere, Afaria, OneBridge, and the AvantGo(R) mobile Internet service. iAnywhere is a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY). Visit http://www.ianywhere.com for more information.

Sybase, iAnywhere, iAnywhere Solutions, SQL Anywhere, Afaria, OneBridge, XTNDConnect PC and AvantGo are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Sybase, Inc. or its subsidiaries. (R) indicates registration in the United States of America. The Bluetooth trademark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by iAnywhere is under license. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

Special Note: As used in this release, iAnywhere means iAnywhere Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. Statements concerning iAnywhere's new products are by nature forward-looking statements that involve a number of uncertainties and risks and cannot be guaranteed. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially include shifts in customer demand, rapid technological changes, availability and quality of third party products, competitive factors and unanticipated delays in scheduled product availability. Some of the risks are detailed from time to time in the Sybase Inc. consolidated base's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (copies of which can be viewed on the Company's web site).

Crystal King

iAnywhere Solutions

(978) 287-1524

crystal.king@ianywhere.com

Scott Malinowski

Citigate Cunningham

(617) 374-4223

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