Santa Clara, California; January 23, 2002: Willow Technology, Inc. and Eliad Technologies, Inc. recently concluded an agreement that establishes Willow Technology as worldwide master distributor of Eliad's XML-Run* product line. In addition, Willow will be providing technical support and product training for channel partners and end-users on behalf of Eliad.

XML-Run is a software infrastructure based on XML and Java** used to build and deploy applications on wireless devices such as Compaq iPAQ and HP Jornada. It provides an easy and cost-effective solution for extending enterprise class applications to scalable, high performance mobile applications and Web services.

"XML-Run is the only tool available today that allows simple, seamless integration of complex enterprise class applications with mobile devices and desktops." says Gary Clueit, CEO, of Willow Technology, "It integrates with all the major application servers and database engines, as well as infrastructure transports such as MQSeries Everyplace***. A critical benefit of XML-Run is its unique deployment model supporting thousands of users."

XML-Run is a front-end technology based on XML and Java that integrates mobile devices (PDAs and phones), notebooks and desktops with back-end business functions. XML-Run integrates with leading application server technologies such as IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic and Sun iPlanet. The XML-Run family of products consists of:

• XML-Run Client – Java front-end engine to display XML forms and process events.

• XML-Run Server – Java servlet to send and receive XML to and from the device or desktop.

• XML-Run Designer – RAD tool, written in Java, to create interactive XML interfaces (layouts, scripts and data connections) with flexible deployment models (thin/thick client, connected/disconnected operation)

Willow Technology, Inc. of Santa Clara, CA is an established software developer, distributor and service supplier. The company is also the leading independent provider of fully compliant MQSeries client and server products, developed under license from IBM. Willow is a master distributor for XML-Run products worldwide and provides technical support, training and consulting services related to XML-Run, MQSeries and WebSphere. Willow can be reached at: phone +1-408-296-7400; fax +1-408-296-7700; e-mail info@willowtech.com; or visit http://www.willowtech.com.

Eliad Technologies, Inc. of Cupertino, CA is an innovative software company specializing in enterprise solutions for wireless devices and desktops. Eliad provides corporations with the XML-Run end-to-end infrastructure to build and deploy customized applications and services for mobile workforces and consumers. Eliad partners with market leaders to define the next generation of XML web services delivered by Java application servers. For more information visit: http://www.eliad.com