Real-Time Logistics Leader Determined a Strategic Fit with Nextel's Services

Westlake Village, CA (March 15,2005) — Nextel Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) and Cheetah Software Systems today announced Cheetah's partnership with Nextel as an Industry Solutions Partner. Cheetah Software's product lines, Cheetah Freight for LTL carriers, Cheetah Delivery for Distribution and Delivery companies, and Cheetah Tracks, a simplified mobile locator and communicator for smaller fleets, make use of Nextel's Java enabled GPS phones with digital cellular voice, Nextel Direct Connect and Nextel Online wireless and Two-Way text messaging.

"We are very happy to be partnered with Nextel," said Cheetah's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, "this partnership provides tremendous value to Cheetah's customers as well as to Nextel and their customers."

Industry Solutions Partners are companies who offer best-in-class wireless data solutions that Nextel has determined have a strong strategic fit with the company and have superior customer support. Solutions from these partners complement Nextel's existing product offering by addressing specific needs within target vertical markets. Industry Solutions Partners work with Nextel via a formalized co-marketing agreement, receive dedicated product management support, and have their solutions individually launched to Nextel's national sales force.

About Cheetah Software Systems:

Founded in 1987, Cheetah specializes in helping fleets significantly increase their margins by providing the only logistics system available today that is able to simultaneously offer real-time route optimization, delivery and dispatch, delivery and pickup information to dispatchers, drivers, customer service reps (CSR's), shippers and customers. Cheetah’s completely unique and effective LTL and delivery software and hardware system gives companies with small and mid-sized fleets real-time logistic technology rivaling those used by FedEx® and UPS® for a small fraction of the cost. For more information, please call 805-373-7111.