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Press Release

BlackBerry Connect for Palm Treo 650 Smartphone Now Available on StarHub's Network in Singapore
SINGAPORE & SUNNYVALE, Calif. & WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS
WIRE)--June 1, 2006--StarHub Ltd, Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and
Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM) (TSX:RIM) today announced the
availability of BlackBerry(R) Connect(TM) for the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650
smartphone on StarHub's network in Singapore. BlackBerry Connect
enables new and existing Treo 650 users to benefit from many popular
features of the "push"-based BlackBerry architecture via BlackBerry
Enterprise Server(TM).
With BlackBerry Connect, StarHub customers have a greater choice
of mobile devices that are supported by the robust and secure
capabilities of BlackBerry services and a wider choice of wireless
email solutions on the feature-rich Palm Treo 650 smartphone.
"With mobile email becoming an integral part of the business world
today, the Treo 650 offers StarHub customers an all-in-one device that
simplifies their lives," said Paul Blinkhorn, vice president for Palm
Asia Pacific. "Palm continues to expand its geographic reach, bringing
its broad range of world-class, enterprise-strength mobile-computing
solutions to a growing customer base. BlackBerry Connect offers
StarHub customers even greater flexibility in their choice of
enterprise messaging platforms."
"BlackBerry Connect enables Treo 650 users to connect to
BlackBerry Enterprise Server and enjoy robust wireless functionality
with advanced security features," said Norm Lo, vice president for
Asia Pacific at RIM. "We are very pleased to be working with StarHub
and Palm to offer customers in Singapore the Treo 650 with BlackBerry
Connect."
The Treo 650 smartphone with BlackBerry Connect supports the
following features through BlackBerry Enterprise Server in a
Microsoft(R) Exchange or IBM(R) Lotus(R) Domino(R) environment:
-- "Push" Corporate Email delivers messages automatically -- and
wirelessly -- to the Treo 650 smartphone's VersaMail(R) inbox.
Changes to the inbox, including read/unread status and
deletion, can be automatically synchronized between the user's
email account and the Treo 650.
-- Wireless Calendar Synchronization keeps the Treo 650
smartphone's built-in Calendar up to date remotely, allowing
users to receive, accept or decline meeting requests on the
go.
-- Attachment Viewing lets users view Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
and PDF documents while on the road.
-- Remote Address Lookup (RAL) allows users to search their
corporate directory wirelessly for email addresses without the
need to download every name to the Treo 650.
-- Enables centralized device management, including support for
IT policies such as over-the-air device disablement and
password device lock, as well as end-to-end security with
Triple DES encryption.
More information is available at:
http://www.palm.com/us/enterprise/products/blackberry_connect.html
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile
communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware,
software and services that support multiple wireless network
standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to
time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging,
Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables
a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance
their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM's
portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded
technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world
and include the BlackBerry(R) wireless platform, the RIM Wireless
Handheld(TM) product line, software development tools, radio-modems
and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based
in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe
and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq:
RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information,
visit www.rim.com or www.BlackBerry.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 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
Palm, Treo and LifeDrive 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.
Palm, Palm OS, Treo, LifeDrive and VersaMail 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.
Forward-looking statements from RIM:
Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant
to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such
as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on
assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion
Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by
such forward looking statements include, without limitation, possible
product defects and product liability, risks related to international
sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the
initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of
terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of
quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and
regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels
of competition, technological changes and the successful development
of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide
services, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks
and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other
regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and
symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In
Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered
with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or
registered in other countries. All other brands, product names,
company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of
their respective owners. RIM assumes no liability and makes no
representation, warranty or guarantee in relation to third party
products or services.
CONTACT: Palm, Inc.
Jimmy Johnson, 408-617-7456 (Media)
jimmy.johnson@palm.com
Sandy O'Halloran, 408-617-7639 (Investor Relations)
sandy.ohalloran@palm.com
or
Brodeur for RIM
Marisa Conway, 212-771-3639 (Media)
mconway@brodeur.com
or
RIM Investor Relations, 519-888-7465
investor_relations@rim.com
SOURCE: Palm, Inc.
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