Press Release

September 23, 1998

Research In Motion Licenses Intellisync Synchronization Platform From Puma Technology To Enhance New Inter@ctive Pager

Waterloo, Ontario - Research In Motion Limited (TSE:RIM) today announced it has licensed the Intellisync software platform from Puma Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: PUMA) to act as the synchronization solution for the new RIM Inter@ctive™ Pager. The Intellisync-powered RIM software will enable users to seamlessly synchronize contact, calendar, and to do's between a number of other popular PC-based personal information manager (PIM) software programs and PIM applications on the RIM Inter@ctive Pager.

"Research In Motion is pleased to partner with Puma in order to provide an advanced synchronization solution for the RIM Inter@ctive Pager," said David Werezak, vice president, Marketing, Research In Motion. "The synchronization of key personal information management applications with mobile devices is a key market requirement and Puma is well recognized as the leader in synchronization solutions."

"The fashion in which people work and communicate is rapidly changing and our business model is also changing to enhance all members of the mobile computing 'food chain'," said Puma President and CEO Brad Rowe. "Advances in handheld computing and communications devices combined with our Intellisync software platform have made it possible to continuously track critical personal information while away from the office. We are now taking that one step further by enabling device manufacturers to develop products powered by Intellisync which will add important value and customer functionality to those devices. Through our SDK, we are also extending the reach of our software partners that target mobile users everywhere. The RIM Inter@ctive Pager is a significant new offering and one that is ideal to take advantage of the Intellisync platform."

The RIM Inter@ctive Pager is a revolutionary two-way pager that allows users to both send and receive full-length, error-free, alphanumeric messages with guaranteed delivery. Users can create custom email, faxes, alphanumeric pages and more from the palm of their hand. The second-generation Inter@ctive Pager features a wide range of major improvements over the original model including smaller size, lower weight, extended battery life, higher performance, increased memory, improved LCD display, easier-to-use keyboard, new thumb-operated roller wheel, menu-driven interface, enhanced messaging applications and a lower price.

Commercial availability on select RIM products is expected during Q1 calendar 1999. Pricing is not yet available.

About Puma Technology

Puma Technology (NASDAQ:PUMA) is the provider of Universal Synchronization Solutions software for a world on the move. Its Intellisync, Intellisync Anywhere and Satellite Forms™ software product lines connect consumers, mobile professionals, the extended corporate enterprise and Internet services to Palm Computing platform and Windows CE handheld devices, telephony devices and other handheld and small data communication devices. The open Intellisync platform lets users synchronize the critical connection between both wired and wireless handheld devices and the vast stores of information found in corporate databases, the Internet and individuals' PC applications. Intellisync has been adopted worldwide by individuals, companies, mobile device manufacturers, Internet "portals" and service providers, all of which benefit from Puma-enabled software: up-to-the-minute, anytime, anywhere data. The company, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., maintains a web site at www.pumatech.com.

About Research In Motion

Research In Motion Limited (TSE:RIM) is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing wireless consumer and business-to-business electronic access technology for the rapidly emerging mobile personal communications market. The company's current product portfolio includes revolutionary two-way pagers, wireless personal computer card adapters and embedded radio-modems. Based in Waterloo, Ontario and listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange, Research In Motion is a knowledge-based company with proven, leading technologies. Its customers include a diverse range of major multinational companies including wireless network suppliers, original equipment manufacturers and value-added resellers. Email: info@rim.net. Web site address: www.rim.net. Investors - Contact Dennis Kavelman (519) 888-7465.