Motricity Joins Symbian Platinum Program To Support Delivery of Symbian Content.DURHAM, N.C. -- Mobile Content Distribution Leader Also Launches SymbianGear.com and Releases Symbian eReader Software Motricity, the premier provider of mobile content and solutions, announced today that it has joined the Symbian Platinum Program to support the growing market for smartphones based on Symbian OS An open standard operating system for data-enabled mobile phones (smartphones) from Symbian Ltd., London (www.symbian.com). It supports Java, PC synchronization, Bluetooth local wireless access and GPRS packet-switched data. (TM). As a Platinum Partner, Motricity is extending its mobile content distribution solutions to the Symbian OS ecosystem, and will be investing in features and enhancements specifically for Symbian OS. Symbian develops and licenses Symbian OS, the global industry standard operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. for smartphones, to the world's leading handset manufacturers. Motricity also announced that it has launched SymbianGear.com, a site dedicated to providing handheld applications and content for Symbian devices; and released a Symbian version of its award-winning eReader eBook client software. "Motricity recognizes that the smartphone business is rapidly growing and Symbian OS is at the heart of it," explained Ryan Wuerch, Motricity's chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We are committed to doing everything we can to meet the increasing demand for high quality Symbian software, and are pleased to join other mobile leaders as part of the Symbian Platinum Program." "We are delighted to welcome Motricity, a leading provider of mobile content and solutions, to the Symbian Platinum Program," said Jerry Panagrossi, vice president of US Operations, Symbian. "With its SymbianGear.com website and eReader client for Symbian OS, Motricity is bringing a comprehensive developer program, distribution platform and application suite to the Symbian OS ecosystem." Motricity has combined the best in carrier-class technology, carrier relationships and developer relationships to create a unique, multi-pillar strategy addressing the technology, distribution and content needs across the mobile content ecosystem. While other platform providers address only a small portion of the mobile market, Motricity has the unique ability to address the entire market of what is today estimated to include over 2 billion mobile subscribers. SymbianGear.com features the largest catalog of Symbian OS software, with more than 3,600 titles in a diverse selection of categories including tools, communications, games, travel & holiday, organization and multimedia. The site allows users of Symbian OS phones to browse bestsellers, new software, updated software, top downloads and special offers. Motricity's eReader client for Symbian OS enables mobile subscribers to read eBooks on Symbian OS-based Series 60 and UIQ UIQ User Interface IQ (smartphones) devices. eReader is the world's most popular eBook reading software. Based on figures reported to the Open eBook An XML-based standard for electronic books and Web publishing from the International Digital Publishing Forum (www.idpf.org). Introduced in 1999 and officially known as the "Open eBook Publication Structure Specification" (OEBPS), Open eBook publications are not read directly by an e-book Forum (OeBF), approximately 50% of all eBooks are read using eReader software. Downloading and using eReader from www.eReader.com is free, and an upgrade to eReader Pro is also available to enhance your eReading experience. eReader Pro includes Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary Noun 1. pocket dictionary - a dictionary that is small enough to carry in your pocket little dictionary dictionary, lexicon - a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them and several other features, including the ability to auto scroll To scroll by dragging the mouse pointer beyond the edge of the current window or screen. It is used to move around a virtual screen as well as to highlight text blocks and images that are larger than the current window. text and use reference tools. About the Symbian Platinum Program The Symbian Platinum Program includes companies that have a technology or strategic position that is key to the success of mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings technology surrounding Symbian OS. As part of the program, Platinum Partners benefit from a range of commercial services, including technical support and joint marketing opportunities as well as privileged access to Symbian OS source code and a dedicated Partner Support team. For more information please see www.symbian.com/partners/platinum.html About Symbian Ltd Symbian is a software licensing company that develops and licenses Symbian OS, the global open industry standard operating system for advanced, data-enabled mobile phones. Symbian licenses Symbian OS to the world's leading handset manufacturers. The following Symbian OS licensees have Symbian OS-based mobile phones in production and development: Arima, BenQ, Fujitsu for NTT DoCoMo (NTT Mobile Communications Network, Inc., Japan) Founded in 1991, NTT DoCoMo is a spinoff of Japan's NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation) which provides wireless services, including cellular, paging, satellite and maritime and in-flight telephone services. FOMA See i-Mode. , LG, Lenovo, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, Sendo, Siemens, Samsung and Sony Ericsson For an arrangement of Sony Ericsson products, see list of Sony Ericsson products Sony Ericsson is a joint venture established in 2001 by the Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson to make mobile phones. . In 2003, over 6.67 million Symbian OS-based mobile phones were sold worldwide and almost 20 million have been sold to date. Symbian has its headquarters in London, United Kingdom with offices in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe and Asia (Bangalore, Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo). For further information about Symbian please see www.symbian.com or email press@symbian.com. Visit Symbian at the 3GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) A digital cellular phone technology based on TDMA that is the predominant system in Europe, but also used worldwide. Developed in the 1980s, GSM was first deployed in seven European countries in 1992. World Congress in Cannes, in hall 1, stand B11 from 14th-18th, February 2005. About eReader Motricity's award-winning eReader client is the world's most popular eBook reading software and was recently honored with one of Pocket PC Magazine's 2004 Best Software Awards. eReader software can be used to read eBooks on Palm, Windows Mobile The Windows platform from Microsoft for handheld devices, including PDAs, cellphones and Portable Media Centers. See Pocket PC, Pocket PC Phone Edition, Smartphone and Portable Media Center. and Symbian devices, as well as Windows and Macintosh notebook and desktop computers. Based on figures reported to the Open eBook Forum (OeBF), eReader software accounts for approximately 50% of all eBooks read. Downloading and using eReader from www.eReader.com is free, and an upgrade to eReader Pro is also available to enhance your eReading experience. About Motricity Motricity is the premier provider of mobile content infrastructure to the wireless industry, uniquely powering over 100 million mobile subscribers with its market-leading Fuel mobile content delivery platform through global partners such as Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. , mmO2, Amazon.com, palmOne, and many others. With a catalog of more than 75,000 mobile titles, the company is also one of the world's largest providers of mobile content through its network of consumer websites and channel partnerships, reaching over 10 million consumers worldwide. From games to business applications, and from ringtones to eBooks, Motricity powers the entire spectrum of mobile content delivery solutions for consumers and business partners. For more information, please visit www.motricity.com. 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