ZIOS Corporation Launches ProteanTimeBot(TM) at PalmSource Mobile Summit & DevCon 2005

24 May 2005

PalmSource Mobile Summit & DevCon 2005, ZIOS Corporation today announced the new ProteanTimeBot(TM) software solution for Palm Powered(TM) handhelds and smartphones. ProteanTimeBot is the first product available that enables users to perform secure wireless data capture in real time as a customized web application, based on ZIOS's patent pending technology. It integrates existing databases at an affordable price. ProteanTimeBot, when used with a Palm Powered device, adds wireless functionality to existing database systems for enterprise customers.

ProteanTimeBot, a software service built on open source architecture, provides an affordable, scalable, and very doable means of implementing secure pervasive computing on demand when and where needed. Mobile professionals would only pay what they use, have the computing resources available to them worldwide when they need it, and have access to a high level of computing support, at a price they can afford.

"ProteanTimeBot on Palm Powered smartphones exemplifies how enterprises can embrace leading edge technologies to streamline business processes without a big price tag", said Eileen Chu Hing, president & CEO of ZIOS Corporation. "This is an easy method of secure pervasive computing implementation for power users."

"The combination of the advanced wireless and phone capabilities of Palm OS(TM) and ProteanTimeBot allows professionals to truly untether from their desks,” said Larry Berkin, director of developer marketing, PalmSource, Inc. “We believe ProteanTimeBot lets users enjoy a secure, robust and cost effective mobile computing experience on-the-go."

ProteanTimeBot gives Palm Powered device users business process optimization using pervasive computing as a software service, executed in an on demand open source environment. This timesaving activity provides mobile professionals with information at their fingertips and a distinct competitive global advantage.

PRICE/AVAILABILITY (WORLDWIDE, ENGLISH)
ProteanTimeBot is now available for an estimated monthly service fee of U.S. $50.00 per user on the web at http://www.zios3.com/. ZIOS offers a complimentary 30 day trial of ProteanTimeBot for qualified companies.

ABOUT ZIOS CORPORATION
ZIOS Corporation, a global provider of software services and wireless telecom services, is an innovator of secure wireless solutions. ZIOS is a DoD commercial supplier. More information about ZIOS Corporation is available at http://www.zios3.com/.

ProteanTimeBot and zios3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of ZIOS Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

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