Press Release

Techneos™ Systems Inc. Launches Mobile Enterprise Data Collection Solution at PalmSource European Developer Conference

Vancouver, Canada and Munich, Germany, September 22nd, 2003 - Techneos Systems Inc., a leading supplier of world-class mobile data collection solutions, today announced the release of the Techneos Enterprise Solution™ for Palm Powered™ handhelds and smartphones at the PalmSource European Developer Conference in Munich. This technology will be used by PalmSource, Inc. to conduct feedback questionnaires during the two-day Conference attended by industry leaders and software developers.

The Techneos Enterprise Solution is a highly scalable integrated software suite that allows market-facing organizations to design, deploy and manage mobile data collection projects. "Our new Enterprise Solution is the perfect fit for any company that needs to make fast and informed business decisions based on field-level market data", said Mark Cameron, President of Techneos Systems Inc. "This solution is faster, more accurate and more cost-effective than alternative solutions using paper or laptop computers and does not compromise power to accommodate the handheld form factor. Our technology blends power and ease-of-use, allowing customers to roll-out sophisticated data collection projects in a fraction of the time required for custom development."

The Techneos Enterprise Solution supports every current model of Palm Powered handheld or smartphone, and works with a wide range of connectivity methods-including Bluetooth, WiFi (802.11b) and Wide-Area wireless networks. Working in conjunction with Techneos' widely-adopted Entryware™ Pro software suite, the Techneos Enterprise Solution adds a web-based project management interface and highly scalable software components for communication and database management.

"PalmSource has provided a robust and flexible mobile platform, and its licensees have delivered an incredible range of devices," adds Cameron. "Many people do not realize how capable handheld computers are today. Whether you need a base level grayscale handheld, a 400MHz powerhouse with a hi-resolution color screen, or a laptop replacement with a full keyboard and a wide screen, there is a Palm Powered device to meet your needs."

"Palm Powered handhelds and smartphones are being used by world-class organizations to stay connected to mission-crticial information and data," said Larry Berkin, director of developer marketing, PalmSource. "Techneos is driving new adoption of handheld technology by harnessing the capabilities of the Palm OS platform into a powerful but easy-to-use suite of software tools."

The Techneos Enterprise Solution is available directly from Techneos Systems (www.techneos.com), or from its authorized global distributor, SPSS, Inc. (www.spss.com).

About Techneos Systems Inc.
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Techneos Systems Inc. is a leading provider of software-driven mobile data collection solutions with over 100 customers in 15 countries. Originally founded in 1995 to provide technology-based solutions for the market research industry, the company's technology has since been adopted by market leaders in the hospitality and tourism, transportation, health care and education sectors.

About PALM OS
Palm OS is known for the power and flexibility of its sophisticated, easy-to-use interface. As the foundation for more than 29 million mobile devices, Palm OS platform provides an open, modular architecture that allows licensees including Aceeca, AlphaSmart, Fossil, >Garmin, GSL, Handspring, HuneTec, Kyocera, Legend, Palm Solutions Group, Samsung, Sony, Symboland Tapwave as well as Palm OS Ready Partners including ATI, Intel, MediaQ, Motorola, M-SystemsSamsung Semiconductor and Texas Instruments to create innovative products in a varietyof sizes and form factors for both individuals and enterprise users.

Techneos, Techneos Systems, Techneos Enterprise Solution, and Entryware are trademarks of Techneos Systems, Inc. Palm OS is a registered trademark and Palm Powered is a trademark of PalmSource, Inc., a subsidiary of Palm, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.