Press Release

February 22, 2000

Research In Motion Provides Wireless Connectivity for Itronix Notebooks and Handhelds

Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion Limited (Nasdaq: RIMM, TSE: RIM) today announced a renewed agreement to supply its advanced OEM radio modems, including the RIM 902M™ and RIM 802D™, to Itronix Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of ruggedized, wireless mobile computing solutions for field automation. Itronix intends to embed RIM's radio modems in its X-C 6250 Pro™ notebook and T5200 handheld.

"Itronix is dedicated to providing high-performance wireless solutions that enable our customers to get the maximum benefit from their investment in wireless technology," said Matt Gerber, Vice President Marketing, Itronix Corporation. "The combination of Research In Motion's OEM modems with Itronix's patented RF integration technologies, has established our products as the optimum choice for wirelessly enabled computing platforms. We have experienced tremendous customer acceptance utilizing RIM products over the past two years and we are confident that with RIM we will continue to set the industry standard for integrated wireless performance."

"The Itronix line of ruggedized computers with RIM's embedded wireless modems provide a high-performance communications solution for users in a variety of industries including utilities, home and business services, telecommunications, government and insurance," said David Werezak, Vice President Marketing, Research In Motion. "The combination of these two products enables breakthroughs in field work-force automation and customer service by providing the ability to communicate and manage account information in real time."

RIM's OEM radio modems are embedded within a broad range of products that require wireless connectivity, including notebook and laptop PCs, handheld devices, point of sale terminals, bank machines, billboards and other displays, monitoring and metering equipment, vending machines, GPS systems and automobiles. RIM's radio modems incorporate the same core RF technology and Intel386™ processor proven by RIM's BlackBerry™ and Inter@ctive™ Pager product lines. The RIM 802D operates in the 800 MHz frequency range and is compatible with DataTAC® wireless data networks. DataTAC networks are operated by American Mobile in the United States and Bell Mobility in Canada. The RIM 902M operates in the 900 MHz frequency range and is compatible with Mobitex wireless data networks. Mobitex networks are operated by BellSouth Wireless Data in the United States and Rogers™ AT&T® Wireless in Canada.

About Itronix

Itronix Corporation designs, manufactures and deploys mission-critical wireless field automation solutions for mobile service workforces. Itronix' ultra-rugged computing devices feature embedded high-performance wireless technologies that maximize the productivity of mobile applications in markets such as utilities, telecommunications service, home and business services, public safety and insurance estimation. Itronix is based in Spokane, Wash, and is a subsidiary of Dynatech Corporation, a Burlington, Mass.-based, global communications technology solutions. Additional information about Itronix Corporation can be found on Itronix Web site at www.itronix.com.

About Research In Motion

Research In Motion Limited is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the mobile communications market. Through development and integration of hardware, software and services, RIM provides solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers in North America and around the world to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products includes the RIM Inter@ctive™Pager product line, the BlackBerry™ wireless email solution, wireless personal computer card adapters, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM). Investors may contact investor_relations@rim.net. Customers may contact info@rim.net. Web site: www.rim.net.

Research In Motion, RIM, the RIM logo, Inter@ctive, Inter@ctive Pager, BlackBerry, RIM 902M and RIM 802D are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Research In Motion and RIM are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other brands, products and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks relating to possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, risks related to the year 2000 issue, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities.