Zi Corporation Licenses Embedded Text Input Technologies to Leading EMS Provider.BEIJING & HONG KONG & CALGARY, Alberta -- Zi Corporation to Supply eZiTap(TM) and eZiText(R) Predictive Text Input Technologies Zi Corporation (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :ZIC ZIC Zinc Finger Protein ZIC Zurich Insurance Company ZIC Zhuhai International Circuit ZIC Zambia Investment Centre )(NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ZICA), a leading provider of intelligent interface solutions, today announced that Flextronics has signed a global license agreement to use its eZiTap(TM) and eZiText(R) solutions. Flextronics is the leading Electronics Manufacturing Services Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) is term used for companies that design, test, manufacture, distribute and provide return/repair services for electronic component and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). (EMS) provider focused on delivering innovative design and manufacturing services to technology companies. The license agreement for eZiTap and eZiText technologies includes a number of innovative and first-to-market features that Zi has developed. These features include personalization and learning dictionaries, word completion and next word prediction; as well as, dual language messaging, which allow simultaneous use of two alphabetic languages without any mode changes by the user. "We are pleased to be a key supplier of Flextronics for its global development of handsets," said Glen Morgan, senior vice president of global sales and marketing for Zi Corporation. "Our goal is that millions more wireless users will experience the real-world benefits of Zi's innovative technologies and the unmatched usability it brings to their handsets." "Zi Corporation and its easy-to-use, predictive text products have an excellent reputation throughout the electronics and intelligent interface industries," said Tom Deitrich, vice president of ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) A contract manufacturer that uses its own designs and intellectual property (IP). See contract manufacturer. products for Flextronics. eZiText and eZiTap provide users with the power of predictive texting through one-touch or multi-tap input, respectively. Incorporating text input technology into mobile devices enables manufacturers and telecom carriers to provide consumers with richer, more personalized text input experiences. In combination with its language databases, Zi's predictive input technology can be made available in almost any written language. To date, Zi offers 41 written languages to customers around the world. About Zi Corporation Zi Corporation (www.zicorp.com) is a technology company that delivers intelligent interface solutions to enhance the user experience of wireless and consumer technologies. The company's intelligent predictive text interfaces, eZiTap and eZiText, allow users to personalize the device and simplify text entry providing consumers with easy interaction for short messaging, e-mail, e-commerce, Web browsing and similar applications in almost any written language. Zi supports its strategic partners and customers from offices in Asia, Europe and North America. A publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. , Zi Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ National Market (ZICA) and the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (ZIC). This release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. 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Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including: the growth trends in the input technology industry; new product development; global economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical ge·o·pol·i·tics n. (used with a sing. verb) 1. The study of the relationship among politics and geography, demography, and economics, especially with respect to the foreign policy of a nation. 2. a. environment; financial and operating performance of Zi's OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers and variations in their customer demand for products and services; the ability to successfully acquire businesses and technologies and to successfully integrate and operate these acquired businesses and technologies; dependence on the introduction and market acceptance of new product offerings and standards; rapid technological and market change; matters affecting Zi Corporation's principal shareholder; litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; the ability to recruit and retain key personnel; Zi Corporation's ability to manage financial risk; currency fluctuations and other international factors; potential volatility in operating results and other factors listed in Zi Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to Zi Corporation, which is subject to change. Although any such projections and the factors influencing them will likely change, except to the extent required by law, Zi Corporation will not necessarily update the information. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release. Zi, eZiTap and eZiText are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Zi Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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