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Runzheimer International Utilizes Gearworks' Appmosphere to Mobilize Its Applications

MINNEAPOLIS--July 29, 2008--Gearworks, a leading provider of location-based mobile business applications, today announced Runzheimer International, the global leader in workforce mobility services, will utilize Gearworks’ Appmosphere™ platform to deliver mobile versions of selected applications to its customer base. Runzheimer also has joined the Appmosphere Partner Network (APN) program.

Appmosphere is a carrier-class, location-enabled mobile application delivery platform. It provides organizations application mobility on-demand, on multiple wireless networks, on any mobile device and on the carrier’s monthly bill.

Runzheimer will utilize Appmosphere and Gearworks’ wireless carrier partners to deliver a portfolio of mobile business applications to customers. By extending its applications to be used on mobile devices, Runzheimer customers will have access to a streamlined and more accessible service.

“Runzheimer is focused on enabling total workforce mobility by delivering a range of business applications and services,” said Greg Harper, president of Runzheimer International. “Appmosphere provides us another effective way to mobilize our applications without being forced to limit customer choice. Using Appmosphere, we can offer mobile access to our applications within a single platform and be assured of interoperability across carriers’ networks and mobile devices.”

Appmosphere represents a new category of application mobility Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions. It was specifically designed to address the daunting challenges faced by companies and independent software vendors seeking to “mobilize” and location-enable their business applications.

The Appmosphere Partner Network (APN) program provides developers and providers of third-party business applications with the tools, training, reference applications, integration, certification and support needed to efficiently mobilize and location-enable their web and premise-based business applications. Through the APN program, partners can brand, market and deliver their mobile applications through a growing list of wireless carriers across North America.

“We are pleased to have Runzheimer become an early partner of Gearworks’ Appmosphere Partner Network,” said Todd Krautkremer, president and chief executive officer for Gearworks. “They exemplify the opportunity that Appmosphere opens up for any third-party application provider looking to meet their customers’ demand and heightened expectations for business application mobility.”

About Runzheimer International
Founded in 1933, Runzheimer International serves 60 percent of the Fortune 500. Recognized for providing innovative solutions relating to workforce mobility, Runzheimer is the global leader in business vehicle, business travel, corporate aircraft, virtual office, employee relocation and compensation services.

About Gearworks
Gearworks provides an industry-leading carrier-class platform for location-based mobile applications that help businesses reduce fuel, overtime, and other operating costs, increase employee productivity and safety, and improve customer satisfaction. Through the Gearworks Appmosphere™ platform, wireless carriers deliver location-based mobile business applications to market faster, software vendors mobilize their applications easily, and enterprises cost-effectively integrate and deploy their back-office applications and business processes to their mobile workforce through any wireless carrier on any mobile device. Appmosphere is the technology foundation for Gearworks’ mobile workforce management applications, including etrace® and other carrier-branded products. With Appmosphere and its applications, the company serves thousands of small-to-medium-sized business and enterprise customers across a broad range of industries — including healthcare, field service, home and store delivery, construction, utilities and government services.

Media and Analyst Contact:
Brian Wachtler
Haberman & Associates
612.338.3900
brianw@habermaninc.com

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