WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 7, 2006–Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) is showcasing Treo(TM) smartphones and Palm(R) wireless handhelds, as well as a range of other tools that meet the federal government’s need for platform choice and enterprise-strength mobile solutions, today through Thursday at the Federal Office Systems Expo (FOSE).

The new Palm Treo 700w smartphone is the first Treo smartphone to run the Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R) 5.0 operating system. Windows Mobile 5.0 software delivers on industry requirements for platform flexibility to customize mobile devices and solutions. It’s also the first Treo smartphone to take advantage of Verizon Wireless’ BroadbandAccess service on its EV-DO network. Palm also will show the Palm Treo 650 smartphone and the Palm TX wireless handheld.

“As mobile devices proliferate and become an integral part of government IT infrastructures, so does the need for platform flexibility that supports fast, interoperable and secure mobile solutions,” said Tara Griffin, vice president of enterprise markets for Palm. “Palm’s open platform strategy ensures a broad range of secure communications and collaboration tools, including FIPS-validated software that meets the stringent requirements of the federal government.”

According to Forrester Research, an independent technology and market research company, a recent survey of IT executives responsible for enterprise software and services shows that integration, security, and standards-based technology implementation are the major software issues for government organizations in 2006. (Source: “Government IT Follows Software Trends, But Legacy Issues Continue To Slow Progress,” Forrester Research, Inc., January 2006.)

With a focus on security, communications, data access and continuity of operations, Palm’s solution partners are showing a range of tools, including the following:

– enterprisewide wireless email;(1)

– security-management software for real-time communication across the chain of command;

– communication tools for emergency responders;

– a smart card reader that opens opportunities for developers of health, security, identity and permission-based applications;

and

– secure wireless tools, such as printers, credit card readers, barcode scanners and other innovative data-capture devices that turn Palm Treo smartphones and Palm handhelds into mobile solutions for government IT and mobile professionals.

Palm, along with two leading U.S. cellular service providers, will show a range of smartphones and handhelds in its booth (No. 2001), and the following solution partners will be featured: FORGEHOUSE; Good Technology; Grabba International; RIVA Networks; Send Word Now; and Trust Digital, Inc. Palm also is exhibiting the Treo 700w in the Microsoft Partner Pavilion (Booth No. 2101) and in the Verizon Wireless booth (No. 731).

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 LifeDrive(TM) mobile managers, and Palm handheld computers, 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.mytreo.net/store).

(1) Within wireless service coverage area only. Availability and coverage depends upon carrier and the geographic scope of international roaming agreements. Email, messaging and web access requires data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost.

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