WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2006-- Two Hundred Palm Treo 700w Smartphones Loaded with VisionTree Software Give Attendees and Panelists Functionality for Constant, Two-way Interaction

Today at the World Health Care Congress, Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and VisionTree Software, Inc. announced they are collaborating for the first implementation of the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 700w smartphone running the VisionTree Conference Platform. More than 200 VIP attendees will use Treo 700w smartphones as tools to wirelessly collect, analyze and report data(1) while at the conference, which runs April 17-19.

The smartphones, which run on the Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R) 5.0 operating system, will provide the healthcare leaders with the technology to obtain collective input on strategic initiatives presented at the conference. Panelists will gain feedback from the audience through custom surveys and free-text input, and collaborate in real time while gathering relevant data. The data collected will then be available to present to the audience in graphs and charts for analysis and discussion.

"VisionTree is excited to offer dynamic solutions that showcase the power of the Palm Treo 700w smartphone. VisionTree Conference Platform allows an organization to engage large groups and remote participants, and run mobile meetings through real-time participation and data collection," said Adam Hawkins, director of Technology, VisionTree Software, Inc. "The software supports smartphones, PDAs and laptops through an easy, web-based interface and delivers improved ROI and market transparency."

"Mobile technologies increasingly enable real-time collaboration and access to information across the healthcare system, allowing for more informed decisions in clinical and administrative scenarios," said Steve Shihadeh, general manager of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Microsoft. "Whether used for checking case-management records, consulting with a colleague, or any number of other important daily activities, mobile solutions empower people to generate efficiencies and reduce costs in the healthcare setting, but most importantly contribute to higher-quality patient care."

Introduced to customers in early January, the Treo 700w smartphone is the newest member of the Palm Treo family and builds on the award-winning design of the Treo 600 and Treo 650 smartphones. It is the first Treo smartphone to take advantage of Verizon Wireless' high-speed wireless broadband service on its EvDO (Evolution Data Optimized) network and Windows Mobile 5.0. The new smartphone delivers a unique suite of software enhancements on top of Windows Mobile, bringing the hallmark Palm ease of use to Windows Mobile for the first time.

"By combining the powerful Treo 700w smartphone and VisionTree's conference software, the World Health Care Congress sessions will be transformed into truly two-way, interactive discussions, spurring audience participation and collaboration, and making the conference more valuable for all those involved," said Tara Griffin, vice president of enterprise markets, Palm, Inc. "Palm Treo smartphones allow on-the-go professionals across industries to gather, capture and share information with their colleagues quickly, easily and efficiently."

Representatives from Palm and VisionTree Software will be available in the Atrium to demonstrate products and answer questions.

More information about Palm, Inc. is available at www.palm.com/healthcare or 1-888-223-4817. For information about Palm's enterprise offerings, go to www.palm.com/us/enterprise/form.html.

About VisionTree Software, Inc.

VisionTree Software, Inc. is the leader in web-based, user-friendly decision support systems designed for patients, physicians and healthcare organizations. VisionTree(R) Healthcare Online, Conference Live! and Conference Enterprise are proven to deliver significant and measurable improvement in the documentation, accountability and data collection of decision making, strategic planning and large group interaction.

For more information, visit www.visiontree.com.

About Palm, Inc.

Palm, Inc., a leader in mobile computing, strives to put the power of computing in people's hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company's products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) Treo(TM) smartphones, Palm handheld computers, and Palm LifeDrive(TM) mobile managers, as well as software, services and accessories.

Palm products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at Palm Retail Stores and Palm online stores (http://www.palm.com/store).

More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com.

(1) Available from within the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess Coverage Area. Email, messaging and web access requires data services at an additional cost. ISP may also be required.

Palm, LifeDrive and Treo are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

CONTACT: Palm, Inc.
Jim Christensen, 408-617-7455
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or
A&R Partners for Palm, Inc.
Tiffany Anderson, 650-762-2923
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SOURCE: Palm, Inc.