This company makes something called Live Browser for Thin Clients that is and Event Software for Thin Client apps that require real time data notifications and alerts. Check out http://www.knownow.com/products/browser.html JK KnowNow Extends its Event Routing Platform to Mobile Devices with LivePDA Solution New Publish-and-Subscribe Offering Provides Real-time Information Delivery, Keeps Mobile Workers Continuously Connected Sunnyvale, CA ? October 27, 2003 ? KnowNow Inc., www.KnowNow.com <http://www.knownow.com>, a leading provider of Internet solutions that connect people, applications, and services in real-time, today announced the availability of LivePDA, new publish-and-subscribe software that delivers real-time data to mobile devices. KnowNow?s LivePDA extends the reach of the KnowNow Event Routing Platform, enabling real-time data delivery and collaboration on a range of mobile devices. With LivePDA, workers using Microsoft Pocket PC are continuously connected to real-time information, giving them visibility into critical business events, increasing productivity and allowing organizations to become more agile and responsive. KnowNow?s LivePDA automatically delivers live updates over the Internet, enabling wireless mobile workers to receive key changes to information from corporate systems as they occur. For occasionally connected mobile users, updates are queued and instantly delivered when they re-connect to the network. LivePDA also enables users to engage in live Internet chat sessions. ?Many knowledge workers who are key to keeping a business dynamic and responsive are often out of the office or working in remote locations,? said Richard Treadway, vice president of marketing for KnowNow. ?Our new LivePDA offering is designed to meet the needs of these mobile workers and enable them to respond to events that require immediate attention.? Key features of LivePDA include: Easy-to-Use ? simple APIs allow developers to be up and running quickly Disconnected Operations ? auto-synchronization for use when not connected to the network Firewall-Friendly ? works over the Internet and through firewalls so partners and extended teammates can collaborate Enterprise Connectivity ? live two-way connect to corporate systems to publish and subscribe information changes to all users and systems End-to-End Security ? any or all communications can be encrypted using industry-standard 128-bit SSL, and KnowNow is compatible with SSL acceleration products. Simple access control is available and security modules take advantage of authentication and authorization systems already in place ?Mobile applications often have a need for event-driven design and an infrastructure capable of sending events effectively,? said Roy Schulte, analyst for Gartner Group. ?Remote connectivity is an important element in the event architectures of an increasing number of companies.? Availability LivePDA is available now from KnowNow. For more information, visit www.knownow.com, call (408) 215-5083 or email salesinfo@xxxxxxxxxxxx KnowNow Event Routing Platform KnowNow?s solutions automatically deliver information across the Internet between distributed applications, services and desktops enabling organizations to easily and cost-effectively connect employees, partners and customers to corporate systems. The KnowNow Event Routing Platform?, the underlying technology for the KnowNow solutions, features publish- and-subscribe messaging over HTTP to capture, distribute and display real-time data to browsers and desktop applications. The KnowNow Event Routing Platform is used by Fortune 1000 corporations such as Fujitsu PC, Peoplesoft, Wachovia Bank and others to perform real-time business collaboration, event notification and routing, and business process automation. About KnowNow KnowNow is a leading provider of Internet solutions that connect people, applications, and services in real-time. KnowNow solutions enable businesses to become event-driven, leveraging the power of real-time information while reducing latency and operating costs. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, KnowNow is privately held, with backing from premier venture capital firms including Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, TPG Ventures, and Palomar Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.knownow.com/products/ < http://www.knownow.com/products/overview.html> or contact KnowNow at 1-877-561-5669. KnowNow LivePDA, KnowNow and the KnowNow logo are trademarks of KnowNow, Inc. All other company and product names mentioned are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Microsoft, Office and Excel are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.