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Zandiant Technologies to Use e-SIM's RapidPLUS To Design and Promote Next Generation In-Vehicle Computing Systems

April 11, 2001 via NewsEdge Corporation -

e-SIM (NASDAQ: ESIM) the leader in advanced simulation technology for product development, customer support and Internet applications, today announced an agreement with Zandiant Technologies Inc. Officially spun-off from the parent company Clarion Company Ltd., one of the world's largest suppliers of mobile electronics to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the retail aftermarket in February 2001, Zandiant has been in the forefront of In-Vehicle Computing Systems and has been a key enabling force for both of Clarion's first and second generation In-Vehicle Computing Solutions integrating audio, video, computing functions, navigation and wireless communications through hands-free voice activation within the dash of the car for both OEM and retail markets.

Under the terms of the agreement, Zandiant will use e-SIM's Rapid PLUS technology to support next generation developments for In-Vehicle Computing Solutions. Engineers will use RapidPLUS to make virtual prototypes of the unit's design elements, marketers may use the virtual prototypes in their promotional efforts and the company will also use the documentation feature to improve efficiency in creating manuals and product specifications.

"Clarion joins a growing roster of clients within the automotive design industry, including Ford, BMW, Nissan and Microsoft Windows CE for Automotive, that have utilized RapidPLUS to improve the design process," said Ken Dixon, President of e-SIM. "Our partners in the automotive industry are realizing the value of our technology and, ultimately, are bringing products to market faster and more cost effectively."

e-SIM's Software Tools Division developed the RapidPLUS integrated suite of prototype development tools for embedded systems to support the entire product life cycle, from inception through the development, promotion, training, customer support and maintenance stages. Use of RapidPlus helps businesses reduce development costs, increase operational efficiencies and boost the effectiveness of marketing and training programs.

"By incorporating the RapidPLUS technology early in the design process, our engineers are free to spend additional time and resources in other aspects of the production cycle," said Thomas Yamasaki, Zandiant Director of Marketing/Business Development. "e-SIM's technology is the ideal solution for Zandiant as we expect to shorten the time to market, improve our internal training process and provide more efficient customer support." About e-SIM

Founded in 1990, e-SIM Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESIM) (www.e-SIM.com) is the leading provider of advanced simulation technology for product development, customer support and Internet applications. e-SIM's simulation technologies builds off its RapidPLUS line of software products that enable product designers and engineers to expedite the concept-to-market lifecycle by easily creating simulated computer prototypes that are fully functional, interactive and behaviorally identical to the manufactured products and systems. e-SIM's proprietary technology enables its LiveProducts division to create and distribute electronic LiveManuals, "virtual products" that look and behave like real products, over the Internet or Intranet. e-SIM recently released its new customer support Web service, LiveManuals (www.livemanuals.com), featuring its proprietary product simulations from multiple manufacturers, interactive user manuals, personal product folios for easy reference, comprehensive manufacturer support information and extended warranties.

Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, significant fluctuations and unpredictability of operating results, risks in product and technology development and rapid technological change, dependence on a single product line, extent of demand for the Company's product, impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, lengthy sales cycle, changing economic conditions, risks of joint development projects, dependence on key personnel, difficulties in managing growth, risks relating to sales and distribution, risks associated with international sales, risks of product defects, dependence on company proprietary technology. For a more detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, see the Company's Form 20-F as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.