SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola (NYSE: MOT) today announced a relationship with MySQL AB, an Open Source database management system provider, that calls for Motorola to offer application developers the MySQL database as part of a developers' toolkit from Motorola's iDEN® Subscriber Group. Using this database, developers will be able to write applications that allow users to wirelessly access information in databases through Java™ 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME™) technology-enabled devices. MySQL was originally developed to handle very large databases much faster than existing solutions and has been successfully used in highly demanding production environments for several years.

This relationship has been established to facilitate the development of applications for Motorola's J2ME technology-enabled multiple communication handsets. These handsets will be available beginning in April through iDEN network operators including Nextel Communications, Southern LINC and Pacific Wireless Technologies in the United States and TELUS in Canada. The MySQL database allows developers to create client/server applications which access information wirelessly from host servers. MySQL AB will offer qualified support to iDEN developers.

"Motorola is supporting the Open Source developer community by providing developers with the MySQL database as part of the developers' toolkit," said Bill Werner, corporate vice president of Motorola and general manager of the Motorola iDEN Subscriber Group. "As professionals become more mobile, companies are recognizing a need to keep workers connected with corporate networks to remain productive."

"Though under constant development, MySQL today offers a rich and very useful set of functions," said David Axmark, co-founder of MySQL AB. "Its connectivity, speed, and security makes MySQL highly suited for accessing databases on the Internet. MySQL will provide developers with a database application to work with while creating networked, database-centric applications, allowing developers to more easily deploy their wireless solutions."

About Motorola and iDEN

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2000 were $37.6 billion. For more information visit www.motorola.com .

iDEN handsets combine the capabilities of digital wireless phone with "always on" Internet access, text pager, and two-way radio to enable users to instantly communicate with one or hundreds of individuals at the push of a button. For further information on iDEN handsets, visit www.motorola.com/iden .

Motorola's iDEN developer support program provides developers with virtually everything they need to develop, deploy and commercialize their applications for J2ME technology-enabled iDEN handsets from Motorola, including tools, technical support, marketing, and distribution. For more information or to obtain a free CD-ROM, visit www.motorola.com/idendev* .

About Motorola's MAGNET Program

The Motorola Applications Global NETwork (MAGNET) program supports the development and commercialization of wireless applications by providing software application developers with the necessary tools, training, resources and services to bring solutions to a market-ready status. For information on free MAGNET membership, please visit our web site at www.motorola.com/developers/wireless .

About MySQL AB

MySQL AB is a Swedish-Finnish company owned in majority by the MySQL founders and chief developers Michael "Monty" Widenius and David Axmark. MySQL AB aims to further the use and usability of the MySQL database worldwide by developing features, giving qualified support and consulting. For more information please visit www.mysql.com .

• Due to export regulations, Motorola can only export to certain countries. A shipping charge will be added to orders outside the United States. Please see www.motorola.com/idendev for more details.

MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2001 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. MySQL is a registered trademark of MySQL AB.

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CONTACT: David Kurt of Motorola, 847-538-3113, or email, david.kurt@motorola.com, or Erik Granstrom of MySQL AB, or email, erik@mysql.com /