Microware Systems: eine große Chance - 500 Beiträge pro Seite

[MH120480]

Das sieht grausam aus. Der kurzfristige Abwärtstrend ist intakt und eine Bodenbildung nicht in sicht. Der Kurs brach von 11 1/2 auf momentan 2 7/8 ein. In Deutschland steht momentan bei 3 Euro (in FFM dem liquidesten Handelsplatz). Also eigentlich kein Kaufgrund.

Der einzigste Grund warum ich diese Aktie hier überhaupt mal ins Spiel bringe ist, das sie noch nie in diesem Board besprochen wurde. Jedoch sehe ich sie als äusserst aussichtsreich an!

Ich möchte vorausschicken, das eine Investition in dieses Unternehmen als hochspekulativ anzusehen ist. Das Unternehmen ist noch in der Entwicklungsphase, hohe Chancen bergen dementsprechend hohe Risiken!

Microware Systems (WPKN: 900 064, Nasdaq: MWAR) stellt banal gesagt ein Betriebssystem her. Um genau zusein, Betriebssystem-Software für verschiedene Prozessor-Chips. Das ganze heisst OS-9.
Dabei setzt das Unternehmen auf Internet-Mobilfunk, Netzwerk-Kommunikation und digitales Fernsehen/Video.
Erste Erfolge konnte man mit dem PageWriter2000 feiern. Ein Zwei-Wege-Pager, der über Funk Emails versenden wie auch empfangen kann. Der Pager wurde zusammen mit Motorola entwickelt und in Branchenkreisen als revolutionär angesehen.
Weitere Phantasie ergibt sich aus der nachgewiesenen erfolgreichen Set-Top-Box-Implementierung. Hier sollte sich weiteres großes Martpotential egeben.

Motorola, Ericsson, IBM, NEC, Panasonic, Rockwell Collins, und Nortel Networks zählen u.a. zu den Kunden.
Motorola ist gleichzeitig mit 16% an dem Unternehmen beteiligt. Der Chairman und CEO Kenneth Kaplan hält 31% der Aktien.

Hier einmal die Schlagzeilen seit dem 04.05.00:

-Mon May 8 15:18 Microware`s DAVID Powers Rockwell Collins Total Entertainment System; Eleventh Airline Selects Seat-Back Entertainment and Information System
-Thu May 4 18:56 Microware Reports Fiscal Year 2000 Fourth Quarter Results
-Thu May 4 16:48 Microware Announces the Only Complete Java Solution for Wireless Devices and Internet Appliances
-Thu May 4 8:33 Microware "Gets to Market First" With Embedded USB
-Thu May 4 8:32 Microware Announces Intel IXP 1200 Software Roadmap; Applications Offer High Availability, Stability, and Reliability for Network Processors
-Thu May 4 8:31 Microware Expert To Speak About Intel`s Internet Exchange Architecture -IXA- & OS-9 at NetWorld + Interop
-Thu May 4 8:30 Microware Reports Fiscal Year 2000 Fourth Quarter Results

Die oben erwähnten Kunden garantieren ein hohes Absatzpotential für Microware Systems. Dieses wird jetzt erst immer mehr sichtbar, so läuft die Vermarktung der Produkte jener Kunden erst jetzt an. Die Verträge werden sich also jetzt erst langsam auswirken.

Fundamental hat das Unternehmen momentan noch nichts interessantes zu bieten. Zu betrug der Umsatz 99/00 13,4 Millionen US-$ und es wurde ein Verlust von 8,6 Millionen US-$ generiert. Die momentane Marktkapitalisierung beträgt 43,2 Millionen US-$.

Auf der momentanen Basis bieten sich aus meiner Sicht hier sehr gute Einstiegskurse. Durch die Verträge mit BigPlayern und die Beteiligung ist die Zukunft des Unternehmens für diese Risikoklasse recht sicher.

Mfg MH

[HFLcom]

Hallo MH,

ich verfolge den Wert schon etwas länger - bin zum Glück nicht ein-
gestiegen. Kann man aber fast von jeder Aktie sagen, wenn der Kauf-
zeitpunkt im März gewesen wäre.

Bin z. Z. nicht ganz Deiner Meinung:
1) CuttingEdge (Otmar Weber) bekannt durch WebersWeb - Börse-Online
hatte die Aktie schon vor einiger Zeit zum Kauf empfohlen und hat
jetzt zum Ausstieg "geblasen". (Evtl. kommen noch Verkäufe?!)
2) Die Quartalszahlen waren schlecht.
3) Ich würde mit den Kauf noch warten - bis wirklich charttechnisch
der Trend nach oben geht - (kostet evt. 10 - 20 % mehr).
4) Z. Z. ist die Aktie absolut überverkauft - eine technische Reaktion
bis in den Bereich der 200 Tagelinie (4-4,5$) sollte möglich sein.
Wenn ich Sie hätte würde ich aber dann erst einmal verkaufen und
abwarten.

Hier sind noch einige Fakts:

Microware Systems: Wir raten zum Verkauf

Microware Systems
ist in drei strategisch potenziell starken Märkten zu Hause: Internet-Mobilfunk, Netzwerk-Kommunikation und digitales Fernsehen/Video.Microware Systems berichtet im 4. Quartal einen Umsatz von 3,3 Millionen Dollar. Im vergleichbaren Vorjahrsquartal erwirtschaftete das Unternehmen einen Umsatz von 3,8 Millionen Dollar. Der Verlust pro Aktie beläuft sich im 4. Quartal 2000 auf 9,14 Dollar oder 2,1 Millionen Dollar, 24 Prozent mehr als im Vorjahrsquartal. Die schwache Umsatzentwicklung enttäuscht.
Seit der Ergebnismeldung verschlechtert sich der Kurs weiter, wir raten trotz Verlust zum VERKAUF, um Liquidität für neue Investments zu schaffen. Die Aktie wird in der Stand-By-Liste weitergeführt.

Empfehlung: SELL
10 May 2000 . CE 10/00

Allen Anlegern viel Erfolg

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Moin HFLcom,

Otmar Weber sagt mir was...aber was ist "Cutting Edge"?

Ja technisch sieht die Sache ziemlich mies aus, aber no risk no fun! Überverkauft spielt keine Rolle,sonst hätte das schon eher gegriffen...

Für erste Positionen ist der Wert nun langsam reif aus meiner Sicht.

Hmm das war am 10.Mai die Lemminge dürften raus sein, was die -15% in D. heute erklären könnten...ich glaube von der Seite besteht kaum noch Gefahr.

Die schlechte Quartalszahlen dürften mittlerweile auch eingepreist sein. Wobei die Verträge momentan noch nicht wirken, dies könnte sich also schnell amortisieren.

Was meinst du?

Mfg MH

[HFLcom]

Hallo MH,

ich würde noch nicht kaufen - "greife nie in ein fallendes Messer".
Würde die Trendwende abwarten.

Zu CuttingEdge:

C.E. ist ein Börsenbrief von Otmar Weber direkt aus den USA.

CuttingEdge ist ein Informationsdienst für spekulative Aktienanleger, der zur Steigerung ihrer Rendite hochprofitable Werte mit schnellem Erfolg sucht. Das CuttingEdge-Team sucht dieses Wachstumspotential vor allem bei MicroCaps, die sich mit technologischen Neuerungen langfristig durchsetzen können.

Wir definieren MicroCaps als Aktien unter oder um 200 Millionen Dollar Börsenbewertung, die an den US-Börsen gehandelt werden. Zum Einstiegszeitpunkt sollte der Kurs nicht über 12 Dollar liegen.

Unsere Strategie:
Ziel ist es kurzfristig - innerhalb von 3 bis 6 Monaten - hohe Kursgewinne zu erzielen.

Wie gehen wir vor?

Wir wählen außergewöhnliche Technologie-Aktien in aussichtsreichen Branchen mit erfolgversprechenden Produkten und Management zu einem sehr frühen Zeitpunkt aus - oft bevor institutionelle Anleger den Wert entdecken, wenn sie außergewöhnlich hohe Kurssteigerungen in kurzer Zeit versprechen. Aussichtsreiche Zukunftsbranchen sind vor allem der High-Tech-Sektor, die Biotechnologie und das Internet.

Trotz kurzfristiger Gewinnstrategie beachten wir langfristige Erfolgsaspekte. Wir wählen nur Aktien aus, von denen wir überzeugt sind, dass sich die Firma mit ihren Produkten im Markt über einen Zeitraum von mehreren Jahren durchsetzen kann.

Kurse unserer meist wenig bekannten und sehr niedrig bewerteten Unternehmen steigen überdurchschnittlich schnell und hoch. Sie sind hoch volatil und mit hohem Risiko behaftet. Sie versprechen hohe Gewinnschancen, andererseits rechnen wir auch mit Verlusten, die wir mit der Technik von Stoppmarken begrenzen.

Gewinne lassen wir so lange nach oben laufen, bis entweder das Kursziel oder im Pullback eine Stoppmarke erreicht wird. Unsere Handlungs-Empfehlungen sind darauf abgestimmt, im Zeitraum von 3 bis 6 Monaten Gewinn zu erzielen. Es kommt durchaus vor, dass wir eine Aktie bei Erreichen der Kursmarke zum Verkauf empfehlen, auch wenn wir davon überzeugt sind, dass die Aktie langfristig wieder steigen kann.

Die Strategie langfristig erfolgversprechende Firmen auszuwählen, hat den Vorzug, dass bei einem Kursabfall der Aktie – entweder verursacht durch die Firma selbst oder eine allgemeine Marktentwicklung – eine reale Chance zur längerfristigen Kurserholung besteht. Deswegen sind CuttingEdge-Empfehlungen auch als Langfrist-Anlagen gut zu verwenden. Entsprechende Hinweise werden wir zukünftig einführen.

Durch CuttingEdge erhalten Sie Empfehlungen mit Informationsvorsprung direkt aus dem Herzen des Technologie-Zentrums der Welt, dem Silicon Valley, San Francisco. Der Name CuttingEdge steht deswegen für Werte, die wegen ihres Vorsprungs im Markt und ihrer Technologien besonders schnell profitabel werden. Sie nutzen den Wissensvorsprung vor anderen Anlegern, was Ihnen einen "First IN-First OUT-Vorsprung" einbringt.

Also weiterhin viel Erfolg!!!

Gruß

[MH120480]

Jo danke für deine Erklärung!

Man dieser Weber ist ja fast überall...

Jo dieser Meinung bin ich ja eigentlich auch, mit dem Trend, hab ich ja gestern auch breit ausgeführt. Doch gerade bei solchen Aktien wirken irgendwie andere kräfte...da ist ne Trendwende, wenn das Teil 50% hochschiesst durch ne einzel Order, die in ihrer Minimalität kaum zu unterbieten ist.

Ich hab jetzt allerdngs noch abgewartet, weil ich nächste Woche vor der Zinsentscheidung noch Turbulenzen vermute. Wenn die kommen, dann werden wohl die letzten unsicheren verkaufen. Ansonsten ist mir aufgefallen das sich der Wert momentan trotz guter Nasdaq nicht positiv bewegt, hat mich auch vorsichtiger werden lassen.
Gehe von daher mittlerweile mit dir konform und warte ab. Kaufen werd ich natürlich nur in Amerika...da sind sie zwar auch illiquide aber weitaus mehr Umsatz als bei uns.

Ich werde im Anschluss mal die Meldung zu den Quartalszahlen reinsetzen.

Mfg MH

P.S. Nach den Rückschlägen erscheint mir Zi Corp. auch wieder kaufenswert...diese Korektur hat echt alles weggerissen...

MH

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Microware Reports Fiscal Year 2000 Fourth Quarter Results

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 4, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Microware Systems Corporation,
a leading provider of embedded software solutions, today reported results for
the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2000. Consolidated revenue
for the fourth quarter was $3.3 million compared with $3.8 million for the same
period last year. The net loss for the quarter was $2.1 million or $0.14 per
share, an improvement of 24 percent over the same period last year.

Revenue for fiscal year 2000 totaled $13.4 million, compared to $16.6 million
for fiscal year 1999. The Company reported a net loss of $8.6 million for the
fiscal year ending March 31, 2000, or $0.58 per share, reflecting an improvement
of 13 percent from the prior fiscal year`s net loss of $9.9 million. Operating
expenses for the year just ended decreased 16 percent from the prior year.

"As in previous quarters, we continued to control expenses by making operational
improvements," said Ken Kaplan, president and CEO of Microware. "However, the
reported revenues clearly do not reflect an acceptable level of performance. We
will now re-double our efforts to increase revenues."

"Company-wide revenues for the quarter were disappointing. Revenues were lower
than anticipated internationally. I am encouraged, however, that our strategic
focus on improving U.S. revenues resulted in a 20% increase over the previous
quarter and a 2% increase over the same period last year," stated Kaplan.

"Worldwide, the number of design wins increased throughout the year and
accelerated in the fourth quarter, laying a foundation for future royalty
streams."

"We continued investing strategically in research and development this year and
delivered the products, services, and refinements we expect to drive future
sales in the embedded market."

"We also began to increase the quantity, quality and intensity of our marketing
program in the fourth quarter. We need to get our message to the market," said
Kaplan. "We have increased our marketing and communications staff and are
reinforcing our internal activities with outside resources in order to
aggressively broadcast the Microware message."

Another important development subsequent to fiscal year-end was the completion
of a private placement of the Company`s Series I 4% Cumulative Convertible
Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of $3.5 million on April 19, 2000. The
financing also includes an option to purchase up to $3 million of additional
Microware common stock and warrants to purchase up to 87,500 shares of common
stock in the future.

"We were able to raise a significant amount of capital and strengthen our
balance sheet by completing the sale when we did," said George Leonard, chief
financial officer at Microware.

In three separate announcements issued today, the Company announced its Intel
IXP1200 roadmap, enhanced USB support, and a tested, high-performance
PersonalJava(TM) 3.0.1 upgrade, all designed for the Company`s OS-9(R) embedded
real-time operating system.


Additional Fourth Quarter 2000 Highlights

- The Company had significant design wins with its OS-9(R)
real-time operating system (RTOS), Java(TM) technology,
Digital TV, and 2070 Traffic Control products, as well as its
consulting services.

- The Company broadened its support for Toshiba and IDT MIPS
microprocessors that use Microware`s OS-9(R) RTOS.

- The Company expanded its support for microprocessors that use
ARM`s reduced instruction set computing (RISC) intellectual
property for portable devices, multimedia and embedded
applications.

- The Company added support for POSIX-style threads to its
OS-9(R) RTOS, easing application migration from pSOS, VxWorks,
iTRON and other insecure OS environments to protected process
environments.

Web access to an audio replay of the earnings conference call with investors is
available beginning at noon on May 4, 2000, by visiting the Microware web site
at www.Microware.com. Select "Investors", then "Audio Presentations". A
PowerPoint presentation reviewing the key points of the call is also accessible
via the Investor page.


About Microware Systems Corporation

Microware Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MWAR) provides embedded solutions for
successful products. The solutions include development tools such as integrated
development environments, software components such as the OS-9(R) real-time
operating system, and consulting services. Microware software is used in
internet appliances, consumer electronics, wireless communication devices,
industrial automation, office automation, automotive control, digital
television, telecommunications, and multimedia devices, representing many of the
fastest-growing areas in worldwide technology. Founded in 1977, Microware is
headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with offices throughout the United States,
Europe, and Japan. For more information, visit www.microware.com, send e-mail to
[e-mail], or call 1-800-475-9000 or 515-223-8000.

Cautionary note: This press release may contain certain statements of a
forward-looking nature relating to future events or future business performance.
Any such statements that refer to Microware`s estimated or anticipated future
results, product performance or other non-historical facts are forward looking
and reflect Microware`s current perspective of existing trends and information.
These statements involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or
quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the historical
volatility in the Company`s quarterly performance; the Company`s recent history
of losses; the dilution and potential dilution relating to the preferred stock,
options and warrants; the growth of markets at which the Company`s products are
targeted; the Company`s dependence on its strategic customers` successful
deployment, marketing, and sales of new products targeted at those markets; and
other factors detailed in the Company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. These statements speak as of the date of this release, and the
Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements in light of future
events or otherwise.

Microware, the Microware logo, and OS-9 are registered trademarks of Microware
Systems Corporation. All other company and product names mentioned are used for
identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Mfg MH

[MH120480]

Cadence Design Services Announces the SureLink Supply-Chain Network Program; Eases Integration of Design-to-Manufacture Supply Chain

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
(NYSE:CDN), the world`s leading supplier of electronic design products and
services, announced today that it has formed SureLink -- a program that offers
improved integration of the electronic design and manufacturing supply chain.

SureLink enables providers in the electronic system and IC supply chains to
integrate their offerings with those of Cadence Design Services, collectively
providing superior solutions to mutual customers. Initial participants in the
program encompass IC library, IP and manufacturing services providers, and
system component and contract manufacturers. SureLink is the broadest and
deepest program of its type in the design-services industry.

The initial participants in the SureLink program have already worked with
Cadence Design Services on successful projects that delivered complete solutions
to mutual customers. Building upon this experience, Cadence(R) is establishing
technical integration standards to significantly reduce time delays and risks
that are inherent in a supply chain. Existing and new program partners will be
asked to conform to these standards.

"As an increasing number of electronic companies outsource some or all of their
design and manufacturing, there is a growing need for their supply chains to be
better integrated," said Bob Wiederhold, senior vice president of Design
Services at Cadence. "This program represents a first-level integration of
supply-chain partners with whom Cadence Design Services has a successful track
record."

"We are also introducing our SurePath COT Solution today, by separate
announcement," added Wiederhold. "SurePath COT differs from SureLink in that it
offers a very tightly integrated supply chain for a very specific application --
IC customer owned tooling. SurePath COT will provide the most tightly
integrated, predictable, independent path to COT silicon available today."


The initial members of the Cadence SureLink program are:

-- IP/Virtual Component Providers: ARM Ltd.; Artisan Components,
Inc.; DSP Group; inSilicon Corp.; Microcosm Technologies,
Inc.; NurLogic Design Inc.; Pivotal Technologies Corp.; Sun
Microelectronics; Virage Logic Corp.; Virtual Silicon
Technology, Inc.

-- Software IP/Component Providers: Microsoft Corporation;
Microware Systems Corporation; Sun Microsystems Inc.; Wind
River Systems, Inc.

-- IC Platform/Component Providers: Analog Devices, Inc.

-- IC Manufacturing, Packaging and Test Services Providers:
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc.; Chartered
Semiconductor Manufacturing; Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing Company; United Microelectronics Corp.

-- Contract Manufacturing Service Providers: Bull Electronics;
Plexus Electronic Assembly; Uniden Corporation

-- Distributors: Insight Electronics LLC; Wyle Electronics

About Cadence

Cadence is the largest supplier of software products, methodology services and
design services used to accelerate and manage the design of semiconductors,
computer systems, networking and telecommunications equipment, consumer
electronics and a variety of other electronics-based products. With
approximately 5,000 employees and 1999 annual revenue of $1.1 billion, Cadence
has sales offices, design centers and research facilities around the world. The
Company is headquartered in San Jose, and traded on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol CDN. More information about the company, its products and
services may be obtained from the World Wide Web at http://www.cadence.com.


About The Partners

Further information about the members of the Cadence SureLink
program can be found on the World Wide Web at the following locations:

Analog Devices, Inc http://www.analog.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.analog.com/
Advanced Semiconductor
Engineering Inc. http://www.aseus.com/
ARM Ltd. http://www.arm.com/
Artisan Components, Inc. http://www.artisan.com/
Bull Electronics http://www.electronics.bull.com/
Chartered Semiconductor
Manufacturing http://www.charteredsemi.com/
DSP Group http://www.dspg.com/
Microware Systems Corporation http://www.microware.com/
inSilicon Corp. http://www.in-silicon.com/
Insight Electronics LLC http://www.insight-electronics.com/
NurLogic Design Inc. http://www.nurlogic.com/
Pivotal Technologies Corp. http://www.pivotaltech.com/
Plexus Electronic Assembly http://www.plexus.com/
Sun Microelectronics http://www.sun.com/microelectronics/
Sun Microsystems Inc. http://www.sun.com/
Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing Company http://www.tsmc.com/
Microcosm Technologies, Inc. http://www.memcad.com/
United Microelectronics Corp. http://www.umc.com/
Uniden Corporation http://www.uniden.com/
Virage Logic Corporation http://www.viragelogic.com/
Virtual Silicon Technology, Inc. http://www.virtual-silicon.com/
Wind River Systems, Inc. http://www.windriver.com/
Wyle Electronics http://www.wyle.com/

Note to Editors: Cadence and the Cadence logo are registered trademarks of
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.


CONTACT: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Andy Foster, 408/944-7684
[e-mail]
or
Darryl Lloyd, Inc.
Darryl Lloyd, 818/551-7360, Ext.11
[e-mail]

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INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE
HARDWARE
NETWORKING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
MANUFACTURING

Mfg MH

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Microware Named a Cadence Design Services Supply Chain Partner

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 25, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Partnership Improves Integration of Design Solutions

Microware Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: MWAR), a leading provider of embedded
software solutions, announced today that Cadence Design Services, a division of
Cadence Design Systems, Inc., has selected Microware for membership in its
SureLink supply chain partner program.

Cadence Designs Systems is the world`s leading supplier of electronic design
products and services. The SureLink program enables the Cadence Design Services
division to improve the integration of the electronic design and manufacturing
supply chain. Cooperating closely with Cadence(R) allows member companies to
better execute design projects in target markets such as wireless and wired
communications systems, multimedia and industrial electronics systems, and
information appliances.

"Microware is exactly the sort of strategic partner we had in mind when we
created the SureLink program," said Bob Wiederhold, senior vice president of
worldwide design services at Cadence. "Our customers demand fully featured,
secure, and stable embedded software for implementation in real world
applications. Microware has customer-proven expertise, with a robust record of
completing complex embedded system designs on time."

"The SureLink program is a valuable resource for customers seeking integrated
solutions," said Ken Kaplan, president and CEO of Microware. "As Cadence`s
partner we can jointly deliver the optimum software and hardware design solution
in one package."

Cadence is establishing technical integration standards to smooth technical
cooperation between SureLink partners. All existing and future partners will be
asked to conform to these standards.


About Microware Systems Corporation

Microware Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MWAR) provides embedded software
solutions for successful products. The solutions include software components
such as the OS-9(R) real-time operating system, development tools such as
integrated development environments, and consulting services. Microware software
is used in internet appliances, consumer electronics, wireless communication
devices, industrial automation, office automation, automotive control, digital
television, telecommunications, and multimedia devices, representing many of the
fastest-growing areas in worldwide technology. Founded in 1977, Microware is
headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with offices throughout the United States,
Europe, and Japan. For more information, visit www.microware.com, send e-mail to
[e-mail], or call 1-800-475-9000 (U.S. and Canada) or 515-223-8000
(International).

Cautionary note: This press release may contain certain statements of a
forward-looking nature relating to future events or future business performance.
Any such statements that refer to Microware`s estimated or anticipated future
results, product performance or other non-historical facts are forward looking
and reflect Microware`s current perspective of existing trends and information.
These statements involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or
quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the historical
volatility in the Company`s quarterly performance; growth of markets at which
the Company`s products are targeted; the Company`s dependence on its strategic
customers` successful deployment, marketing, and sales of new products targeted
at those markets; and other factors detailed in the Company`s history of past
losses and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements
speak as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation
to update these statements in light of future events or otherwise.

Microware, the Microware logo, DAVID, and OS-9 are registered trademarks of
Microware Systems Corporation, Cadence and the Cadence logo are registered
trademarks.

All other company and product names mentioned are used for identification
purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.


CONTACT: Microware, Des Moines
Christine Miller
[phone]
[e-mail]
or
Joshua Schneck
Snow Communications
[phone]
[e-mail]
or
Andy Foster
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
[phone]
[e-mail]
or
Darryl Lloyd
Darryl Lloyd, Inc.
[phone] extn. 11
[e-mail]

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KEYWORD: IOWA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS
HARDWARE
INTERNET
SOFTWARE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Mfg MH

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PointBase Teams With Microware to Capture Explosive Growth in Java-Based Mobile Wireless Data Applications Microware Joins PointBase to Support Mobile Wireless Emerging Market That Is Projected to Reach 1 Billion Wireless Users by 2003

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 30, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- PointBase,
Inc., the leader in mobile wireless 100% Pure Java(TM) data management products,
today announced that it is teaming with Microware Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:
MWAR), a leading provider of embedded real-time operating software, to jointly
address the emerging market for mobile wireless data applications. Microware has
joined PointBase`s QuickPoint Program and the companies are working together to
provide data management, data synchronization, and operating system support for
the full spectrum of mobile wireless applications currently entering the market.
By 2003 data-intensive applications for both personal and enterprise
productivity will be widely deployed on the billions of Internet-enabled phones,
digital pagers, PDAs, and mobile computing platforms in the market by that time.

"The market for mobile data products and services is consistently listed among
the top five growth markets of this decade, and most industry observers believe
that the Java development platform will play a dominant role in this space,"
said Bruce Scott, president and CEO of PointBase, Inc. "Microware and PointBase
have complementary technologies that jointly are the first to deliver everything
manufacturers need to embed Java-based mobile data capabilities in their
devices. This is a very powerful platform for developers who want to extend
enterprise data out to mobile wireless devices and PDAs."

Earlier this month, Microware released the next generation of its
PersonalJava(TM) Solutions for its fully featured and stable OS-9(R) RTOS for
cellular and smart handheld devices, digital TV, and Internet appliances.
Because PersonalJava 3.0.1 and PointBase data management products are all
developed on the Java platform, developers of embedded applications will be able
to integrate the advanced data management and SQL with their mobile and device
applications quickly and easily. They complement one another perfectly:
Microware provides a secure RTOS system required to run an embedded application,
while PointBase provides the data management and synchronization capabilities.

"We chose to partner with PointBase because they are the premier provider of
embedded 100% Pure Java databases," said Ken Kaplan, president and CEO of
Microware. "Our technologies represent the future of embedded devices and the
Internet. This market is set to explode, and Microware and PointBase give
developers the edge they need to get to market first."

Potential applications are wide ranging for both business and the home. They
include mobile reporting of sales, expenses and billable time from remote
handheld devices; organizing digital audio and video on portable entertainment
systems; and remotely accessing a variety of household security and observation
systems. Numerous business applications are on the horizon in the
transportation, financial, and travel industries.

About Microware PersonalJava(TM) Technology

Microware is the leader in providing PersonalJava Virtual Machine technology to
the embedded marketplace, with hundreds of thousands of units shipped to date.
Microware has released its next generation of PersonalJava Solutions for OS-9(R)
for cellular and smart handheld devices, digital TV, and Internet appliances.
PersonalJava 3.0.1 provides the same reliable, high-performance Java platform as
previous versions, but with the following significant enhancements: faster
execution, smaller footprint, multi-windows support, plug-in architecture, and
other cutting edge tools.

"Having an entire development solution -- a reliable OS, integrated graphics,
networking support, PersonalJava, and power management, all on one CD -- is a
huge advantage for our customers, made all the more powerful with PointBase,"
Kaplan said.

About the PointBase Products

PointBase`s Mobile Edition, Embedded Server and Network Server database
products, incorporate PointBase`s universal synchronization option -- UniSync.
UniSync v3.3 provides transparent, bi-directional, multi-tiered, heterogeneous
data synchronization between databases, including PointBase and enterprise
databases. PointBase`s collection of database products, enable developers to
create pure Java, distributed, database-driven applications that extend and
synchronize enterprise data among wireless devices, Internet appliances, mobile
applications, and networked servers. The company`s products solve the problem of
managing data for applications deployed globally across a diversity of
platforms.

About Microware

Microware Systems Corporation provides embedded software solutions for
successful products. The solutions include software components such as the
OS-9(R) real-time operating system, development tools such as integrated
development environments (IDE), and consulting and support services. Microware
software is used in telecommunications and data communications, industrial
automation, office automation, consumer electronics, automotive control, and
other markets worldwide, representing many of the fastest-growing areas in
technology. Founded in 1977, Microware is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa,
with offices throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. For more
information, visit www.microware.com, send e-mail to [e-mail], or call
800-475-9000 (US and Canada) or 515-223-8000 (International).

About PointBase, Inc.

PointBase, the leader in mobile wireless data management, creates the technology
for extending and synchronizing enterprise data among wireless devices, Internet
appliances, mobile applications, PDAs, and networked servers. The company`s 100%
Pure Java products solve the problem of managing data for applications deployed
globally across a diversity of platforms.

PointBase was established in 1998 by Bruce Scott, co-founder of Oracle
Corporation and Gupta/Centura Software, and Jeff Richey, one of the key
developers of the Sybase SQL database server. The management team includes
industry veterans from IBM, Oracle, Sybase, Hewlett-Packard and Sun
Microsystems. For additional information on PointBase and its products, please
send an email to [e-mail], call 877-238-8798 (U.S. and Canada) or
650-230-7200 (International) or visit the company`s website at
http://www.pointbase.com.

SOURCE Pointbase, Inc.


CONTACT: Chris Lalli of UpStart Communications, 510-457-3113, or
[e-mail], for PointBase, Inc.; or Laurie Dineen of Pointbase, Inc.,
650-230-7253, or [e-mail]; or Christine Miller of
Microware Systems Corporation, 515-327-2449, or [e-mail]; or
Joshua Schneck of Snow Communications, 612-337-0748, or
[e-mail]

URL: http://www.microware.com
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Revolutionizing Communication and Commerce

New York, Jun 05, 2000 (123Jump via COMTEX) -- A new revolution in the field of
computing and mobile communication is set to change our environment as we know
it. Two significant trends are emerging in the telecommunications industry: the
continued growth of wireless communication and the wide-spread adoption of the
Internet. Linking the Internet with wireless networks is a valuable extension of
both technologies. Together, these two trends will converge to foster the
development of wireless Internet.

Simply put, wireless Internet is an extension of wireless networks connecting
personal computers, or other microprocessor-based devices, without using cable.
Small or invisible antennas on each computer, server or device send signals to
each other.

A simple extension of Internet and mobile communication clubbed together can
upload and download electronic mail, tap into online databases, receive scores
of information services and transfer files. The simplest application of any
wireless Internet system is the ability to receive and send messages using
pagers, cellular phones and PCS phones. Such devices are already popular around
the world. All these devices are becoming more complicated with advances in
microprocessor technology.

The major thrust into the area of wireless Internet comes with the development
of WAP and mobile commerce technologies. These new smart devices, or small
personal Internet devices, are set to change the shape of wireless
communication. Smart devices are going to produce significantly greater
communications options and greater convenience for users.

The new developments will also result in many more useful - but more complicated
- products and services. Advances in microprocessor technology, software design
and wireless networking are converging to create "The Era of Smart Devices." In
a few years, the cost of including microprocessors to power smart devices will
be so low that they will be incorporated as a matter of course.

Some of the most powerful and influential companies in the IT industry are
developing hardware, software and networking equipment for the new category of
smart devices. Innovative smaller companies also are creating new platforms and
applications for wireless Internet and wireless desktop access.

Today`s pagers, with a keyboard and flip-up screen, have twice the speed and 10
times the memory of the original Apple Macintosh. They also include a new
operating system - FLEX Operating System, formerly called Memos - specifically
designed for bandwidth and power-constrained wireless devices.

As more powerful microprocessors will be added to wireless devices, so will new
platforms and third-party applications be added to boost the IQ of pagers and
phones. The incremental cost will be negligible.

The leaders in developing software platforms for wireless devices are Unwired
Planet, Geoworks (NASDAQ: GWRX) and Microware (NASDAQ: MWAR). These three
companies have signed more than a dozen agreements with hardware manufacturers.
Several of these hardware vendors have also signed agreements with multiple
software platform developers.

The well-known leaders in software platforms, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Sun
Microsystems (NASDAQ: SUNW), are taking a backseat to those three companies.
However, Microsoft and Sun are interested in smart products. Microsoft is
working on a secret project, called Gryphon, that involves devices which are
smaller than today`s Windows CE handheld.

Sun`s JavaSoft business unit is working on EmbeddedJava and PersonalJava, which
are application programming interfaces and quasi-operating systems for pagers,
phones, personal communicators and television set-top boxes.

Unwired Planet and Geoworks are also the leaders in obtaining content for smart
devices. Geoworks has established a specific division to provide information for
products employing its GEOS operating system. Unwired Planet is lining up dozens
of companies on the Web to enable their sites to be accessed by phones with
Unwired Planet`s "microbrowser" technology via cellular digital packet data,
digital cellular and PCS networks.

To more easily and quickly exploit the capabilities of wireless operating
systems and their applications, several companies are working on graphical
interfaces and icons for portable devices. The development of higher resolution
monochrome and screens on phones will permit graphical displays.

Wink Communications (NASDAQ: WINK) and Tacit Software are developing graphical
interfaces and icons to allow users of smart and "dumb" devices to use the
products` capabilities. If we look at today`s wireless and WAP phones enabled
with their text-based navigation systems and limited graphical display
capabilities and then look at phones with prototype graphical navigation, we
will find the latter easier to use. In fact, simply adding a high graphical
interface will create a more "sellable" phone, regardless of how "smart" it is.

The use and popularity of wireless Internet is giving rise to a new business
model, wireless e-commerce. This is the integration of wireless networks with
data communications combined with electronic commerce. Wireless banking,
wireless stock trading and a variety of wireless-based shopping ventures are not
far behind. For years companies in the vertical markets, such as field repair,
have been utilizing mobile communications networks to enable service personnel
to order parts and check inventories, in other words conduct wireless
e-commerce.



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ESPIAL: Espial joins with technology and media innovators to launch one of the first Java(tm) technology developer portals for internet smart devices; Devicetop.com supported by Sun, Intel, Motorola, Amiga, Tao Group, IAN, Pointbase, Dr. Dobb`s, Java

JUN 7, 2000, M2 Communications - JavaOne Conference, San Francisco -- Espial, a
market leader in infrastructure software for the pervasive internet, today
unveiled Devicetop.com, an internet portal dedicated to Java (tm) technology
developers of Web content and application services for internet smart
appliances. Devicetop.com is poised to become a premier Internet destination for
developers interested in extending their programming skills from the PC desktop
to post-PC devices.

Devicetop.com is an initiative of Espial supported by Sun, Intel, Motorola,
Amiga, Tao Group, Internet Appliance Network (IAN), Pointbase, Java Report, Dr.
Dobb`s, and JavaWorld.com (tm), to develop a vibrant community of third-party
developers focused on creating services for smart devices. The Devicetop.com
portal will be launched in conjunction with the JavaOne(SM) 2000 Developer
Conference in San Francisco, the premier global event for Java technology
developers.

According to a recent report from International Data Corporation (IDC), the
market for internet appliances is poised to explode over the next several years.
This market is expected to become an annual 55 million unit market and $15
billion market in the US by the year 2001. By 2002, shipments of consumer
internet appliances will exceed consumer PC shipments.

The internet appliance market includes handheld PDAs, wireless smartphones,
internet screenphones, web tablets, game consoles, in-car computing, and
interactive TV set-top boxes. The predicted explosion of the information
appliance market and the Java platform being viewed as the de facto standard for
creating third-party developer community and applications, means that a portal
such as Devicetop.com will serve as a catalyst for the growth of the information
appliance market.

"The smart-device market is in a rapidly expanding stage, bringing with it
developments that promise to revolutionize the way we work and communicate on a
daily basis," states Mal Raddalgoda, senior director of strategic marketing at
Espial. "The opportunities for creating and developing smart-device services are
limitless and we want to help developers move quickly from the desktop to
devices. The Devicetop.com portal is the next step to achieving Espial`s vision
of universal service management for smart devices where the combination of
service-enabled smart devices, the Internet, and a broad array of services for
devices will drive the deployment of a new generation of telecommunication
services."




About Devicetop.com

Devicetop.com is a premier web portal for developers of services for
smart-devices. Devicetop.com offers a hub for news, industry information,
discussion forums, technical tutorials, and software development tools for
developers to learn, communicate, and create web content and application
services. Devicetop.com provides developers with a global marketing venue to
showcase their services to leading consumer electronics manufacturers, ISPs and
network operators.

The Devicetop.com BMW Z3 Contest Giveaway Devicetop.com will be giving away a
BMW Z3 Roadster to the developer who uploads the best Java technology-based
smart device application to the Devicetop.com portal. The contest finalists will
be determined by a vote of the members of the Devicetop.com portal.




Devicetop.com Partners

The Devicetop.com Partner Program is a point of convergence for industry-leading
companies that are focused on creating solutions for the post-PC world. Sponsors
of this initiative include Sun Microsystems, Intel, Motorola, Amiga, Tao,
Pointbase and IAN.

"Every day more and more products are leveraging the power of the Internet,
moving us towards a world of millions of connected, smart wireless devices,"
commented Farooq Butt, Strategic Business Development manager of Motorola SPS.
"Motorola`s DigitalDNA` wireless software and hardware solutions, coupled with
Espial`s innovative developer portal strategy, provide a great boost to
developers everywhere targeting the exploding Java technology-enabled smart
wireless device market."

"We are very pleased to be a founding sponsor of Devicetop.com" stated Francis
Charig, chairman of Tao Group. "We believe that this bold initiative will make
significant contributions to the Information appliance community. With the
creation of the Devicetop.com portal, Espial, Amiga and Tao Group are strongly
committed to promoting the development of interactive and multimedia content,
applications and solutions for smart devices."

"Amiga, Inc. and the Amiga community are excited to be a part of DeviceTop.com.
Working with Espial and the Tao Group, we will unite the Amiga and Java
development community and leverage the broad talent pool of Java technology
developers who continue to lead the way in the creation of innovative software
products," commented Bill McEwen, President and CEO, Amiga, Inc. "Amiga`s
involvement with this initiative will leverage the wealth of content, and
expertise build new, highly innovative applications for the next generation
Amiga platform."

"Our partnership with Espial for Devicetop.com marks the creation of an exciting
new virtual community for those developing applications and services for smart
devices," said Audrey Parma, President of IAN. "Java technology is a key
component in developing truly innovative smart devices, allowing IAN`s marketing
solutions platform to remain device agnostic. We are excited to be part of this
initiative that offers the potential for the development of the most promising
device services for the Internet appliance market."

"There is a growing interest on the part of enterprises to deploy applications
out onto Internet appliances and mobile wireless devices," said Bruce Scott,
president and CEO, Pointbase. "All of these applications will require advanced
data management and synchronization technology to meet the needs of users on a
global scale. Our involvement with Espial and Devicetop.com in this initiative
will result in helping developers create and deploy the cross-platform data
management facilities needed for the wave of distributed mobile applications we
see emerging over the next few years."




Devicetop.com Media Partners

The devicetop.com Media Partner Program consists of best-of-breed media
companies well positioned with high quality content to lead this new era of
Internet appliances. Media sponsorship in this initiative allows us to leverage
what we`ve learned by helping developers create embedded products (including
internet appliances) and apply that knowledge to developing leading edge and
valuable Java technology and consumer device content.

"As the first magazine to cover the Java language in serious depth, and a
long-time advocate of embedded technologies and the promise of smart appliances,
DDJ is excited to be a part of a program that encourages development between
these two worlds."

"As a member of this smart device service community, Java Report, in conjunction
with Espial, is dedicated to helping promote this forum as a place for
developers to learn, communicate, create, and provide application services to
the Internet appliance community," said Dwight Deugo, editor-in-chief, Java
Report. "Joining this initiative demonstrates Java Report`s dedication to
contributing to the development and deployment of enhanced smart devices."

"Espial has taken on a missionary role in creating a long-term affinity with the
Java technology developer community. Community thrives and prospers best based
on access to in-depth technical information," said Carolyn Wong, editor-in-chief
of JavaWorld.com. "Providing how-to tutorials is what we do best and why we are
contributing this value to the growth of the development of Java
technology-based applications for devices."




Espial

A market leader in infrastructure software for the pervasive Internet, Espial
offers a universal end-to-end service-management solution for smart devices.
This includes core applications and development tools for device manufacturers
like Espial Devicetop(tm), a service-enabled platform, and Espial Escape(TM),
the world`s most advanced web browser. It also includes Espial DeviceServer(TM),
a service-management platform that allows service providers to deliver and
manage content and application services to a wide variety of smart devices,
including set-top boxes, screenphones, gaming consoles, smart cars, and handheld
devices. Visit www.espial.com.

Espial products are supported on leading device operating systems and Java
virtual machine implementations from companies such as Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)
- WinCE, Linux - Redhat (NASDAQ: RHAT), Symbian - EPOC32, Wind River (NASDAQ:
WIND) - VxWorks and pSOS, QNX - QNX 4 and Neutrino, Microware (NASDAQ: MWAR) -
OS9, Be - (NASDAQ: BEOS) - BEOS, Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: SUNW) - Java
platform, Tao Group -- intent (tm) and Insignia (NASDAQ: INSGY) - Jeode.

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Amiga: Amiga is back, and will change computing forever, again

JUN 7, 2000, M2 Communications - Amiga, the creators of Multimedia computing,
have announced the release of their developer kit for Amiga, Linux, and Java
developers.

Snoqualmie, WA -- Amiga has announced the release of the Amiga Software
Developers Kit, the first new product to introduce the next generation Amiga
platform.

The Amiga Software Developers Kit provides the initial tools and examples for
developers to create exciting multimedia content for multiple devices and
computing environments. The unique strength of the New Amiga comes from the
partnership with the Tao Group in Reading, England, providing a foundation where
developers are able to take advantage of a ubiquitous computing environment.

In 1984 Amiga established what is known today as multi-media. As a result of
this, Amiga systems are used around the world by leading film studios,
animators, and in mission critical applications. Using this as the foundation,
Amiga is moving forward by creating multi-media for numerous devices and
computing environments in the home, in the office and beyond.

The Amiga OS is capable of being self-hosted, and sitting on top of other
operating systems. A single application is capable of running on X86, Power PC,
M.core, ARM, StrongArm, MIPs, SH3/4, and others. In a hosted environment the new
Amiga runs on versions of Linux, Windows 95/98/NT, Windows CE, OS/9, QNX4, and
others to be announced.

The new OS also embraces the Java(tm) language in a new, powerful and compliant
way. The intent(tm), Java(tm) Technology Edition from Tao is world renowned for
its speed and compact execution of Java applications.

With the new environment, developers will be able to take advantage of both Java
technology, and portable assembler coding.

"Today we take the first step towards the future" Said Bill McEwen President/CEO
of Amiga, Inc. "The new Amiga SDK provides an environment where the best
developers in the world can build exciting applications, that can transcend
hardware limitations. Today Amiga developers can be joined by Linux and Java
developers in an environment that provides the foundation for the delivery of
future content."

"Tao has been talking for some time now about our developments to create Digital
Heaven,(tm) and we see Amiga and its community as a fundamental part of the new
order that can make it happen and take an industry lead. With the sheer tenacity
and the many other qualities of McEwen and his Amiga team, the world is going to
see Amiga as a Premier Brand for connected digital appliances," said Francis
Charig, Chairman of the Tao Group.

For the developer, the new SDK creates a single environment that is scalable
from handheld devices, such as cell phones, upwards. New versions of the kit
later in the year will introduce many new media features. Both the current and
future versions will enable compact, high performance and robust media solutions
to be used across a broad range of devices using identical binaries.

The New Amiga SDK is available through local retailers for $ 99.00, and from the
Amiga website, Amazon.com and other sources available soon. A version via a
Japanese distributor will be announced shortly.




NOTES TO EDITORS




About Amiga:

Amiga Incorporated is dedicated to creating a multimedia operating environment,
enabling developers and users to experience a new level of enjoyment. As it was
in the early 80s Amiga is ready to introduce the next level of computing.




Trademarks




Amiga is a trademark of Amiga Inc

intent(TM) is a trademark of Tao Group Ltd Digital Heaven(TM) is a trademark of
Tao Group Ltd Linux(R) is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Windows(R) is
a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation QNX is a registered
trademark of QNX Software Systems Ltd OS-9(R) is a registered trademark of the
Microware Systems Corporation NEC V850(R) is a registered trademark of NEC
Corporation in the United States and other countries MIPS is a registered
trademark and MIPS-based are trademarks of MIPS Technologies, Inc. ARM, and
StrongARM are registered trademarks of ARM Limited Motorola PowerPCTM and
M-CoreTM are trademarks of Motorola, Inc

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MOTOROLA: Motorola and Espial sign technology, licensing, and distribution agreement for wireless internet devices; Espial`s pervasive internet technology chosen by Motorola SPS as foundation for wireless service-management initiative

JUN 9, 2000, M2 Communications - JavaOne, San Francisco Espial, the market
leader in infrastructure software for the pervasive internet, today announced it
has signed a five-year, technology co-development, licensing and distribution
agreement with Motorola SPS(NYSE:MOT), a global leader in integrated
communications solutions. This agreement provides key enabling software for
Motorola SPS`s DigitalDNA solutions for next-generation wireless internet and
embedded devices that will support service management of value-added content and
rich applications for consumers and businesses.

The corporate market will be a huge target for wireless smart devices with more
than 32 million potential users compared to an estimated 2.8 million current
users. (As quoted by the Strategis Group, Aug. 1999.) Revenues in 2002 for
wireless internet applications alone could reach $37.5 billion. To capture this
rapidly growing market, Motorola and Espial are cooperating closely to deliver
unique products. Motorola SPS has licensed Espial`s Java-based offerings, which
includes core applications and development tools for internet-enabled smart
devices.

Espial`s Wireless Solution The end-to-end solution resulting from this agreement
will provide a complete development, deployment, and service-management platform
for wireless smart devices. It includes:

* internet applications mobile-device web browser, customizable email client,
and extensible information manager. (Wireless version of browser to be closely
aligned with compact HTML and iMODE initiatives. A WAP/WML based micro-browser
is also in the roadmap.) * rich suite of GUI components for mobile displays *
visual development environment for creating customized, wireless applications *
service-enabled operating environment easily integrated with Espial`s universal
service-management platform

To best reflect the growing market demand for wireless internet, Espial has made
a strategic decision to focus on the mobile information-appliance market and to
dedicate increasing resources to growing its wireless expertise. This latest
initiative by Espial is designed to enable the world`s premier content
providers, value-added service providers, network operators, and device
manufacturers to deliver value-added content and rich application services to a
variety of mobile devices, such as pagers, smart-phones, PDAs, and other
handheld devices.

"In order to remain competitive in the wireless market, companies will need to
differentiate their mobile products through services whether that be accessing
online banking from a wireless handheld or requesting directions to the nearest
gas station from a cellular phone," said Mal Raddalgoda, senior director of
strategic marketing at Espial. "Service management of smart devices will enable
network operators to compete more aggressively through fast deployment of a wide
variety of services. Espial`s solution will transform wireless devices based on
Motorola`s DigitalDNA architecture into service-enabled platforms with remote
management capabilities for service providers."

"In this highly competitive wireless marketplace, Motorola SPS and Espial are
producing an end-to-end solution for network operators and their subscribers to
efficiently and effectively access information from anywhere at any time," said
Anne-Marie Larkin, Vice President and Director of Wireless Applications and
Services. "Through our partnership with Espial, we are broadening our wireless
product capabilities to meet the demands of the evolving marketplace and are
laying the foundation for future services. We are extremely pleased to have
Espial as a key wireless partner as part of our DigitalDNA strategy moving
forward."

The Espial solution for wireless internet devices is based on Sun Microsystems`s
K Java virtual machine (KVM) and the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP), a
specification body for Java-based mobile devices. The result is broad
portability for wireless devices based on Motorola DigitalDNA solutions. Espial
is an official member of the MIDP Expert Group.




Motorola

Motorola (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications
solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1999 were $33.1 billion.

Espial The market leader in infrastructure software for the pervasive internet,
Espial offers a universal service-management solution for smart devices. This
includes core applications and development tools for device manufacturers like
Espial DeviceTop, a service-enabled operating environment, and Espial Escape,
the embedded world`s most advanced web browser. It also includes Espial
DeviceServer, a service-management platform that allows service providers to
deliver and manage content and application services on a wide variety of smart
devices, including set-top boxes, screenphones, gaming consoles, smart cars, and
handheld devices. Visit: www.espial.com.

Espial products are supported on leading device operating systems and Java
Virtual Machines from companies such as Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) WinCE, Linux
Redhat (NASDAQ: RHAT), Symbian EPOC32, Wind River (NASDAQ: WIND) VxWorks and
pSOS, QNX QNX 4 and Neutrino, Microware (NASDAQ: MWAR) OS9, Be (NASDAQ: BEOS)
BEOS, Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: SUNW) Java, Insignia (NASDAQ: INSGY) Jeode and
Tao Group intent JVM.

Espial, Espial Escape, Espial Espresso, Espial DeviceTop, and Espial
DeviceServer are trademarks of Espial Group. Java and all other Java-based
trademarks are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems. All other trademarks
belong to their respective owners.

MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein
are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or
service names are the property of their trademark owner respective owners.

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Tuesday June 13, 9:01 am Eastern Time

Company Press Release

Microware Expert to Speak about 1394 Implementation in Real-Time Operating Systems at the 1394 Developers`Conference

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2000--Microware Systems Corporation (NASDAQ:MWAR - news), a leading provider of embedded software solutions, announced today that Sailesh Rathi, Microware`s lead architect of IEEE 1394 development, will deliver a presentation entitled ``Implementing 1394 within a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)`` at the 1394 Developers` Conference on June 21, 2000. The conference takes place at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, California, June 20 through 22, 2000.

Participants at the conference will hear about design, development and implementation issues involved in implementing the 1394 technology in an embedded systems environment. Participants will also learn about Microware`s 1394 stack implementation and the development of 1394 based protocols such as HAVi, AV/C, IP over 1394, DPP, SBP-2, mLAN and other applications. The presentation can be heard on Wednesday, June 21, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Gold Room.

Consumer electronics appliances constantly demand faster and less expensive ways to transfer data such as video and audio. The IEEE 1394 standard is an increasingly popular solution to these communication needs. The standard provides a serial bus communication that can support transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps (400 million bits per second).

Rathi will be on hand throughout the event. To set up an interview with Rathi or other Microware personnel, please contact Jane Keairns at [phone].

About Microware Systems Corporation

Microware Systems Corporation (NASDAQ:MWAR - news) provides embedded software solutions for successful products. The solutions include software components such as the OS-9® real-time operating system, development tools such as integrated development environments, and consulting services. Microware software is used in Internet appliances, consumer electronics, wireless communication devices, industrial automation, office automation, automotive control, digital television, telecommunications, and multimedia devices, representing many of the fastest-growing areas in worldwide technology. Founded in 1977, Microware is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. For more information, visit www.microware.com, send e-mail to [e-mail], or call 1-800-475-9000 (U.S. and Canada) or 515-223-8000 (International).

Cautionary note: This press release may contain certain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to future events or future business performance. Any such statements that refer to Microware`s estimated or anticipated future results, product performance or other non-historical facts are forward looking and reflect Microware`s current perspective of existing trends and information. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the historical volatility in the Company`s quarterly performance; growth of markets at which the Company`s products are targeted; the Company`s dependence on its strategic customers` successful deployment, marketing, and sales of new products targeted at those markets; and other factors detailed in the Company`s history of past losses and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements speak as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements in light of future events or otherwise.

Microware, the Microware logo, and OS-9 are registered trademarks of Microware Systems Corporation. All other company and product names mentioned are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Monday June 19, 9:51 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release

High-Performance Microware OS-9 and NetFront Internet Browser Combination will Speed Internet Appliance Development Process

Microware and ACCESS Partner to Provide Developers with a One-Stop Embedded Software Solution

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2000-- Microware Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MWAR - news), a leading provider of embedded software solutions, and ACCESS Co. Ltd., announced today a powerful alliance which will provide a one-stop software solution for developers building next-generation Internet appliances. The alliance brings together Microware`s OS-9® real-time operating system (RTOS) and the ACCESS NetFront Internet browser offering advanced HTML features for embedded applications.

Microware has entered into a license agreement with ACCESS to offer a full version of NetFront tailored for OS-9.® Microware will distribute and support NetFront through its worldwide sales channels.

NetFront is one of the most popular embedded Internet browsers for consumer information appliances in the world. Since its introduction in 1995, more than 9 million copies have been shipped for use in over 70 different consumer information appliances, including the Sega® Dreamcast(TM) and the NTT DoCoMo`s i-mode Internet wireless phones.

The NetFront Internet browser was specifically developed to provide a high performance, cost-sensitive solution to information appliance applications with modest memory and microprocessor performance. NetFront supports full HTML 3.2 and selected features of HTML 4.0, frames, JavaScript, cookies, Web-printing and multi-languages. The browser is designed with a modular and scalable architecture that can be enhanced by application-specific modules and plug-ins. An independent user interface layer and design tool allows device manufacturers to create a unique look and feel for their product. In addition, adding optional modules including a Java(TM) virtual machine can extend NetFront`s capabilities.

``Our alliance with ACCESS provides a reliable, one-stop combination that includes our powerful OS-9® RTOS with ACCESS` leading embedded Internet browser, making the Internet-appliance creation process fast and smooth,`` said Ken Kaplan, Microware`s president and CEO.

The partnership will benefit companies developing consumer devices that need embedded Internet browsers to enable e-commerce, workforce mobility and Internet appliance computing. ``ACCESS is pleased to be working with a well established company like Microware with market leading products such as OS-9®,`` said Toru Arakawa, CEO of ACCESS. ``This partnership underscores our commitment to the Internet appliance market and belief that the one-stop offering will be a necessity in promoting this very promising, burgeoning market.``

``The NetFront Internet browser is uniquely suited to address many of the challenges of embedding Internet access in connected devices. NetFront has the capabilities required to access a wide variety of web content from an embedded device. The browser can also be customized for any display or user scenario. This capability is critical and allows embedded designers to change the browser for a more user-friendly experience,`` according to Curt Schwaderer, Microware`s director of network technologies.

This product adds another option to the choice of Internet browsers offered by Microware and its third party technology providers. For more information, visit www.microware.com, send e-mail to [e-mail], or call 1-800-475-9000 (U.S. and Canada) or 515-223-8000 (International).

About ACCESS

ACCESS Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with Access Systems America, a U.S. subsidiary, in Milpitas, Calif. ACCESS is a leading provider of innovative embedded software solutions for Internet Appliances. The company`s embedded browser software powers over 70 different commercial products including: i-mode phones for NTT DoCoMo; Sega`s Dreamcast(TM) and Nitendo64 video game consoles; Internet TVs from Sharp and Mitsubishi; the Mulco(TM) set top box from NEC; integrated word processors from Casio, Fujitsu, NEC and Sharp; personal digital assistants from Casio, Fujitsu, NEC, Panasonic and Sharp; and car navigation systems from Alpine. Over 9 million commercial software licenses have been shipped from more than 30 major consumer appliance manufacturers. More information is available at http://www.access-us-inc.com and http://www.access.co.jp.

About Microware Systems Corporation

Microware Systems Corporation (NASDAQ:MWAR - news) provides embedded software solutions for successful products. The solutions include software components such as the OS-9® real-time operating system, development tools such as integrated development environments, and consulting services. Microware software is used in Internet appliances, consumer electronics, wireless communication devices, industrial automation, office automation, automotive control, digital television, telecommunications, and multimedia devices, representing many of the fastest-growing areas in worldwide technology. Founded in 1977, Microware is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. For more information, visit www.microware.com, send e-mail to [e-mail], or call 1-800-475-9000 (U.S. and Canada) or 515-223-8000 (International).

Cautionary note: This press release may contain certain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to future events or future business performance. Any such statements that refer to Microware`s estimated or anticipated future results, product performance or other non-historical facts are forward looking and reflect Microware`s current perspective of existing trends and information. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the historical volatility in the Company`s quarterly performance; growth of markets at which the Company`s products are targeted; the Company`s dependence on its strategic customers` successful deployment, marketing, and sales of new products targeted at those markets; and other factors detailed in the Company`s history of past losses and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements speak as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements in light of future events or otherwise.

Microware, the Microware logo, and OS-9 are registered trademarks of Microware Systems Corporation. NetFront is a registered trademark of ACCESS Co. Ltd. in Japan. Java, and 100% Pure Java, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other company and product names mentioned are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Microware Joins Home Audio Video Interoperability Organization
OS-9(R) for HAVi(R) Will Give Developers More Flexibility When Creating Devices for Networked Homes

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2000-- Microware Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MWAR - news), a leading provider of embedded software solutions, announced today that it has joined the Home Audio Video Interoperability (HAVi®) Organization. HAVi is a non-profit association of leading consumer electronics, software, semiconductor, and computer manufacturers that develops and promotes a network specification for home audio-video interoperability. All audio and video devices conforming to the standard will be interoperable when networked in a consumer`s home.

By joining the organization and agreeing to conform to the HAVi standard, Microware becomes one of the first commercial real-time operating system (RTOS) providers to implement HAVi in an embedded software solution, its OS-9® embedded RTOS.

``HAVi-enabled devices will have seamless connectivity, interoperability, and increased functionality, regardless of manufacturer. This means original equipment manufacturers - and ultimately consumers - are assured future compatibility of their home audio-video devices. They also will be able to easily connect to the Internet for Web browsing,`` says Susan Duhring, product team director at Microware. ``OS-9® for HAVi solutions will give original equipment manufacturers more variety to develop embedded products for networked homes. It is a truly developer-friendly software solution for embedded products.``

HAVi for OS-9® is targeted for digital home entertainment products and home networking products, including cable modems, set-top boxes, digital TVs, Internet-enabled TVs, and intelligent storage devices for audio-video content. In addition, as technology advances and becomes more affordable, other kinds of HAVi devices may appear on the market, such as video and Web phones.

About the HAVi Organization

The mission of the HAVi Organization is to promote the adoption of the HAVi Specification. The HAVi Specification was developed for digital consumer electronic product networks, providing high bandwidth for transmitting multiple AV streams and featuring easy ``plug-and-enjoy`` functionality. It uses an underlying IEEE 1394 digital interface: i.LINK(TM) or FireWire(TM). The HAVi Specification defines a set of APIs and middleware capable of automatically discovering devices on the network, coordinating the functions of various devices, installing applications and user interface software on each appliance, and ensuring interoperability amongst multiple brands of devices. For more information, visit www.havi.org.

About Microware Systems Corporation

Microware Systems Corporation (NASDAQ:MWAR - news) provides embedded software solutions for successful products. The solutions include software components such as the OS-9® real-time operating system, development tools such as integrated development environments, and consulting services. Microware software is used in Internet appliances, consumer electronics, wireless communication devices, industrial automation, office automation, automotive control, digital television, telecommunications, and multimedia devices, representing many of the fastest-growing areas in worldwide technology. Founded in 1977, Microware is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. For more information, visit www.microware.com, send e-mail to [e-mail], or call 1-800-475-9000 (U.S. and Canada) or 515-223-8000 (International).

Cautionary note: This press release may contain certain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to future events or future business performance. Any such statements that refer to Microware`s estimated or anticipated future results, product performance or other non-historical facts are forward looking and reflect Microware`s current perspective of existing trends and information. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the historical volatility in the Company`s quarterly performance; growth of markets at which the Company`s products are targeted; the Company`s dependence on its strategic customers` successful deployment, marketing, and sales of new products targeted at those markets; and other factors detailed in the Company`s history of past losses and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements speak as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements in light of future events or otherwise.

Microware, the Microware logo, DAVID, and OS-9 are registered trademarks of Microware Systems Corporation. All other company and product names mentioned are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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