Former EMC Vice President To Lead Sybase Regional Development Strategy and Expansion

Hong Kong - 7 May, 2007 - Sybase Inc (NYSE: SY), a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, today announced the appointment of Barrie Sheers as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Asia Pacific region, reporting to Steve Capelli, President of Worldwide Field Operations of Sybase, Inc.

Based in Hong Kong, Mr. Sheers has more than 20 years experience with globally recognised enterprise technology companies and will lead a network of 20 offices in 10 countries with more than 850 employees. He will manage sales and marketing, professional services, customer service and support and Sybase solution centers in Asia.

“Mr. Sheers has extensive understanding of the software industry in Asia Pacific. His vast knowledge, go-to-market strategies and industry expertise will be focused on reinforcing our leadership and strategic direction,” said Steve Capelli, president of Worldwide Field Operations of Sybase, Inc. “He will work closely with the teams across the region to expand Sybase’s influence.”

Prior to joining Sybase, Mr. Sheers was vice president of EMC Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) with a broad portfolio of responsibilities. With more than 18 years of experience in sales, marketing, general management and operations management, Mr. Sheers has held management positions at various leading IT outsourcing service companies in the United Kingdom and Europe.

“Sybase has brand leadership globally and leads in the mobile enterprise and services markets,” said Barrie Sheers, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific Region for Sybase, Inc. “I am very excited to join Sybase at this time and look forward to working with the Sybase teams to grow our business and enhance our presence. The established customer and partner bases across the Asia Pacific Region are keys to our continued growth and leadership.”

About Sybase
Sybase is the largest global enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilising information from the data centre to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers and partners to create an information edge. The world's most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare runs on Sybase. Sybase ANZ is headquartered in Sydney, with offices in Melbourne, Canberra and Wellington, New Zealand. For more information visit www.sybase.com.au or www.sybase.co.nz.

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