PALMSOURCE DEVELOPER SEMINAR, SAN MATEO, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PalmSource, Inc., provider of the world's most popular operating system for handhelds and smartphones and the Palm OS(R) subsidiary of Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM), today launched the Palm OS(R) Business Solutions Program. Palm OS Business Solutions will provide a comprehensive and cost-effective way for developers to strengthen their position in the enterprise market by aligning with the Palm OS platform, a trusted name in enterprise mobility.

Highlighting PalmSource's commitment to its 260,000-strong developer community, Palm OS Business Solutions will enable enterprise developers to submit their applications for a series of tests that, once passed, will validate the application as "enterprise-ready." Palm OS Business Solutions will offer certified enterprise developers targeted marketing support, such as high visibility and regular networking opportunities with key PalmSource strategic partners, including world-class device manufacturers, wireless service providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), Systems Integrators (SIs), and other channel partners, as well as presence on the PalmSource website, developer emails, press releases and tradeshow support. Other provisions of the program include:

-- End-to-end logo testing process to prepare applications for market delivery
-- VIP-quality technical support
-- Early access to Palm OS technology

According to Maritz Research, 2002, Palm OS is the mobile computing leader, appearing on 85 percent of enterprise mobile computing standards lists. It is used every day by millions of business people around the world. Palm Powered mobile devices meet enterprise demands for flexibility, security and manageability while leveraging a leadership position in ease of use into lower training, support and maintenance costs. This combination, as any IT manager can attest, is the key to return on investment.

To join the Palm OS Business Solutions developer program, please visit: www.palmsource.com/developers/businesssolutions.

About PalmSource

PalmSource is the company behind Palm OS, the world's most popular operating system for handhelds and smartphones. Licensed by industry leaders -- including Aceeca, Acer, AlphaSmart, Fossil, Garmin, GSL, Handera, Handspring, HuneTec, Kyocera, Legend, Palm, Samsung, Sony, Symbol and Tapwave as well as Palm OS Ready Partners including ATI, Intel, MediaQ, Motorola, Samsung Semiconductor and Texas Instruments -- Palm OS has been shipped on more than 28 million handhelds and smartphones, and given rise to a huge community of users, enterprises, developers and manufacturers, who together make up the Palm Economy. PalmSource's new headquarters are located at 1240 Crossman Ave. in Sunnyvale, Calif. PalmSource is a subsidiary of Palm, Inc. More information about PalmSource, Inc., is available at www.palmsource.com.

NOTE: Palm OS is a registered trademark of PalmSource, Inc., a subsidiary of Palm, Inc. Other brands may be trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE PalmSource, Inc.