Ostara Releases Field Reporter Pro for the Palm OS

Ostara, Inc., a leading Vertical Service Provider (VSP) of technology solutions for the architecture and engineering (AE) industry, today announced the launch of Field Reporter Pro, a mobile application for Palm OS® handheld devices that enables AE professionals to manage site visits and produce field reports.

New Field Reporting Tool for Architects and Engineers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2001--Ostara, Inc., a leading Vertical Service Provider (VSP) of technology solutions for the architecture and engineering (AE) industry, today announced the launch of Field Reporter Pro, a mobile application for Palm OS® handheld devices that enables AE professionals to manage site visits and produce field reports.

Field Reporter Pro is designed for professionals who want to build, manage, and access a database of field report information. Field Reporter Pro extends the functionality of Field Reporter Enterprise, the server-based version of Field Reporter.

Field Reporter Pro enables AE professionals to quickly and accurately enter site information and project data into their handheld devices. The new data synchronizes with a PC application that provides additional data management capabilities. As a design-specific tool to capture project data, Field Reporter Pro addresses the key needs of AE professionals:

- Streamline the field report generation and distribution process;
- Enable information recorded in the field to be viewable and editable on a PC;
- Integrate existing project and contact lists into application;
- Utilize pre-existing field report templates;
- Eliminate redundant entry of information collected in the field
- Create field reports customized for distribution;
- Create a secure, accessible, and searchable repository of project data;
- Customizable application that is easy to use in the field.

Field Reporter Pro has been developed for the unique needs of AE professionals. AE firms need to produce accurate field reports in a timely, consistent manner. ``Until today, AE professionals have captured their observations generally with handwritten notes'', said Chandra Patel, CEO of Ostara. ``The ease of use of Field Reporter Pro combined with its targeted functionality provides AE personnel with an efficient handheld solution for managing site visits and creating field reports. Importantly, Field Reporter Pro, as with our entire suite of OstaraMobile applications, addresses our customers' need for an easy to use solution that is also affordable.''

Field Reporter Pro for Palm OS® is available for $74.99. For further information, please visit http://www.ostara.com/ or call (212) 883-6611.

About Ostara, Inc.

Ostara is a leading Vertical Service Provider (VSP) of technology solutions for the architecture and engineering (AE) industry. Ostara's solutions simplify the increasingly complex business requirements of AE firms. Ostara's flagship solution, the OstaraEcosystem, fundamentally alters how firms operate their businesses - customers can choose a combination of modular applications that integrate into their existing installed IT infrastructure, while meeting their business requirements, technical needs and pricing concerns. Further information about Ostara can be found at www.ostara.com.

Ostara, the Ostara logo, Field Reporter, Field Reporter Pro, Field Reporter Enterprise, OstaraMobile, and the OstaraEcosystem are trademarks of Ostara, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Any other product brand names used are property of their respective owners.

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