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SystemSoft System-Level Software Shipping on New NEC Versa 2600 Series Notebook Computers

MobilePRO BIOS Ensures Windows 95 Compliance and Supports Intel MMX Multimedia Technology

NATICK, Mass. - March 10, 1997 - SystemSoft Corporation (NASDAQ: SYSF), a leading supplier of enabling software to portable computing manufacturers, today announced that its MobilePRO™ BIOS is included on the new NEC Versa™ 2600 Series of notebook computers. MobilePRO ensured that the Versa 2600 Series are Windows® 95-compliant, having passed the Windows 95a compatibility testing to receive the "Designed for Windows 95" logo. In addition to enabling Intel Pentium processors with MMX technology, the MobilePRO BIOS also allows Versa 2600 users to control power consumption based on their specific system performance needs. The Versa 2600 systems also include SystemSoft's highly acclaimed CardWizard software for automatic PC Card configuration diagnosis and resolution, and SystemSoft's KeyPro keyboard controller firmware.

"By delivering advanced software products that enable the industry's newest technologies, SystemSoft is a valued development partner for portable computer manufacturers," said Jonathan Joseph, senior vice president, platform products, SystemSoft Corporation. "The NEC Versa 2600 Series are feature-rich notebook computers that allow users to be more productive on the road or in the office. Working closely with NEC's engineers, SystemSoft is supplying software optimized for Windows 95 and Intel MMX-based portable systems, providing Versa 2600 users with maximum computing power combined with ease-of-use and convenience."

Including an optional 150MHz Pentium™ processor with MMX technology, the Versa 2600 Series are an all-in-one mobile computing solution. The floppy drive, battery and 10X CD-ROM are all included, affording maximum convenience for computing in the office, on the road or in the home. These systems also include as standard features 256KB Level 2 cache, PCI architecture for fast computing performance and high-speed data transfer, as well as a large 12.1 inch DSTN or TFT high-resolution color display for crisp, clear images.

SystemSoft products shipping on the Versa 2600 Series include:

• MobilePRO BIOS software suite: Licensed by many of the world's leading portable PC OEMs, MobilePRO includes a core BIOS, value added BIOS layers, and easily customizable system control utilities that enable desktop-like functionality on portable computers. The software includes structured source code that streamlines customization engineers' processes for implementing OEM-specific features into the software and provides sophisticated design flexibility.
• MAXIMIZER Power Management Software: helps the NEC Versa 2600 Series meet NEC's stringent power management requirements, and offers end-users extended battery life. The NEC Versa 2600 Series have four power management modes, ranging from maximum performance to maximum battery life. This allows users to extend battery life by automatically shutting down various system components such as the CPU, video, disk drives, and communications ports when they are not in use. In addition, the NEC Versa 2600 includes a wake-up alarm option, which allows the system to wake up from a suspend state at a user designated date and time.
• CardWizard™ Automatic Problem Detection and Resolution - SystemSoft's highly acclaimed end-user Windows tool enables users to automatically diagnose and troubleshoot PC Card configuration problems, resolve resource conflicts, receive notification of PC Card activity, and launch applications upon card insertion. CardWizard uses an expert system that guides the user through diagnosis and resolution of many common PC Card compatibility problems, such as missing card drivers, improper installation, IRQ and I/O port resource conflicts, and incorrect allocation of memory windows.
• SystemSoft's KeyPro keyboard controller firmware, supporting the H8 keyboard controller, initiates "hot key suspend" and "any key resume" capabilities. KeyPro improves overall system power management by power managing the keyboard controller (placing it into a sleep mode when not in use), as well as other system components, such as the back-light intensity control.

About SystemSoft

SystemSoft is the pioneer in system-level software, connectivity, and problem-resolution technologies. SystemSoft's system-level software products now include Universal Serial Bus firmware and software, SystemWizard™ call-avoidance software, CardWizard™ PC Card software, Plug-and-Play software, ACPI firmware and development tools, power-management software and BIOS. SystemSoft licenses its products primarily to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including manufacturers of PCs, and independent software and hardware vendors. Its customers include Acer, Apple Computer, AST Computer, Compaq, Digital Equipment Corporation, Gateway 2000, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, NEC, and Toshiba. Based in Natick, Mass., SystemSoft employs more than 250 at its headquarters and in offices in Boulder, Colo.; Santa Clara, Calif.; Oxnard, Calif.; Yokohama, Japan; and Taipei, Taiwan.

For more information, contact:

SystemSoft
Dennis Gullotti
508/651-0088

Copithorne & Bellows
Tim Hurley/Jon Bornstein
617/450-4300

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