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3 selects Orange as new national roaming partner

3 selects Orange as new national roaming partner

3, the mobile media company, today announced that it has entered into a national roaming agreement with Orange.

10 May 2006 -- The new agreement follows the completion of an auction for 3's national roaming business. All potential suppliers were evaluated prior to the auction and those that met 3's requirements for the supply of national roaming services were invited to register. Orange tendered the most competitive bid for the supply of voice, text and data services and has been selected as the preferred national roaming provider for 3 from the end of 2006.The 3 network provides coverage for voice, text and 3G mobile media services to 88% of the UK population and the new agreement with Orange, which has 99% coverage for voice and text services, will ensure 3 customers continue to enjoy the national coverage that they are used to.

3 customers will continue to roam on O2, the current provider of national roaming to 3, until the transition phase commences in late 2006. Following the transition phase existing customers' handsets will select the Orange network in preference to O2, although they will still be able to roam onto O2. Going forward into 2007 all new customers will only roam onto the Orange network.

Bob Fuller, CEO 3 UK said: "Following a thorough and competitive process over the last eighteen months, I'm very pleased to announce that 3 has a new national roaming partner in the UK. It was important we had a competitive tender and I am delighted with the outcome of the process. This is a good agreement for both 3 and Orange and will ensure that we continue to offer a great service to our customers."

Bernard Ghillebaert, Executive Vice-President of Orange UK said: "The Orange network is renowned as one of the most robust and reliable networks in the UK and it makes commercial sense for us to utilise this asset within the wholesale market. We will continue to offer the highest levels of network reliability and service to all of our 15million customers and look forward to a fruitful relationship with 3."

Under the terms of the agreement, when 3 customers are outside areas covered by the 3 network they will seamlessly roam onto the Orange network, where they will be able to continue to make and receive voice calls, send and receive text and multi-media messages, and access GPRS data services.

The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
About 3
3 is a mobile media company delivering a convergence of communications, entertainment and information to customers on the move.

The three areas which form the core of its business are:

* Communications – including all forms of personal communications, voice and video calling; text, picture and video messaging; and mobile blogging
* Entertainment – including television, music audio and video, computer games, and media publishing
* Information services – including wireless web, access to the best of the internet and a range of news services

3 UK is a member of the HWL group of 3G companies, which include 3G operations in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy and Sweden.

Three facts about 3:

* 3, a mobile media company, launched the UK's first 3G network
* 3 has over 3.5 million customers in the UK and over 11.9 million worldwide
* The 3 network offers national coverage for calls and texts, and over 88% population coverage for 3G services.

About Orange
Orange, wirefree and any other Orange product or service referred to in this release are trademarks of Orange Personal Communications Services Ltd. In the UK, Orange provides high quality GSM coverage to 99% of the UK population, and offers roaming to pay monthly customers on 393 networks in 156 countries and to pay as you go customers on 131 networks in 67 countries. At the end of December 2005, Orange had over 14.9 million active UK customers. Across the world, Orange has 57.9 million customers.

In May 2005, Orange gained the top ranking for customer satisfaction among mobile phone contract customers in the annual J.D.Power and Associates 2005 UK Mobile Telephone Customers Satisfaction Study. It is the seventh time Orange has been ranked top by the study. In October 2005, Orange won the Mobile Choice Consumer Awards - voted for by readers of Mobile Choice magazine – for Best Network Operator for the fifth year running. In the same month, Orange also won Best International Mobile Operator at the World Communications Awards. The judges said: "Orange is so solid, you cannot expect more."

Information about Orange can be found on the Orange website at www.orange.co.uk and media information can be found at www.orange.com

Source: 3

Dobson Communications Purchases Highland Cellular LLC

Dobson Communications Purchases Highland Cellular LLC

Company to Acquire Approximately 51,000 Subscribers in West Virginia and Virginia

OKLAHOMA CITY, May 11, 2006 -- American Cellular Corporation, a subsidiary of Dobson Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DCEL), announced today that it has agreed to purchase Highland Cellular LLC, which provides cellular wireless service to southern West Virginia and two adjacent counties in Virginia. The market is primarily south of markets that Dobson owns and operates in West Virginia, southern Ohio and Pennsylvania, and western Maryland.The $95 million purchase is subject to customary closing conditions and approval by the Federal Communications Commission, which Dobson expects to gain in the second half of 2006.

Highland serves approximately 51,000 subscribers, and its market has a population of approximately 352,000, which will nearly double Dobson's market population in West Virginia. The purchase includes 25 MHz of 850 MHz spectrum over West Virginia 7 RSA, McDowell and Wyoming counties in WV 6 RSA, and Bland and Tazewell counties in Virginia 2 RSA. Beckley and Bluefield are the two largest cities in the region, which also includes the southern portion of the Monongahela National Forest.

Highland has been operating its markets since 1991 under the brand name of Cellular One(R), the brand name owned and used by Dobson Communications. Highland provides GSM, TDMA and analog wireless service on a network that includes 75 cell sites, eight of which are company-owned.

Highland also owns PCS spectrum over West Virginia 5 RSA, McDowell and Wyoming counties in WV 6 RSA, most of WV 7 RSA, and six additional, adjacent counties in Virginia.

Dobson Communications is a leading provider of wireless phone services to rural markets in the United States. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the Company owns wireless operations in 16 states, with markets covering a population of 11.9 million. The Company serves approximately 1.5 million customers. For additional information on the Company and its operations, please visit its Web site at http://www.dobson.net

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's plans, intentions and expectations. Such statements are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks include, but are not limited to the possibility that the FCC might disapprove transfer of the acquired wireless licenses to Dobson. A more extensive discussion of the risk factors that could impact these areas and the Company's overall business and financial performance can be found in the Company's reports and other filings filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these concerns, investors and analysts should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Source: Dobson Communications

Mobile bears put heavy demands on mobile coverage

Mobile bears put heavy demands on mobile coverage

5/8/2006 -- In Sweden, the month of May is when bears in the country wake up after their winter hibernation period and leave their dens. It is also the time to change the batteries in their "mobile phones". In the forests between Orsa and Sveg in the Dalarna region, some 50 bears come out of hibernation wearing a mobile terminal around their necks.A number of bears in the Orsa area have been equipped with a mobile terminal over the past two years. These terminals on the bears can automatically send SMS messages to a research station, as well as receive them, after which positioning technology is used to keep track of the bears' movements. The research is part of a Scandinavian bear project that utilises mobile technology and Telia's GSM network to track and map where the bears wander.

"When a bear has received a number of position coordinates, an SMS message is sent from the bear's terminal to indicate where the bear is located. If we want to change the settings, we send an SMS back to the bear's terminal. It is the exact same technology that is used in ordinary mobile phones," says Sven Brunberg, field manager for the Scandinavian bear project.

Interaction has been introduced as a new study feature this year in order to research how people and bears interact in the woods. Researchers in the vicinity of a bear pretend to be berry pickers and use positioning techniques to study how the bears move and react when people are nearby. This is important for facilitating the interaction between modern man and wild animals, since the bear population is growing in Sweden.

"Telia is contributing to research on predatory animals, and at the same time, we are also collecting valuable information about our mobile coverage through this project. To say the least, the tracking of bears in the area puts extreme demands on our network, so I guess you could say that project gives us the `bear facts' about our excellent mobile coverage in Sweden," says Indra Ã…sander, head of the Consumer Segment at Telia.

Source: TeliaSonera

Sling Media Releases SlingPlayer Mobile Software

Sling Media Releases SlingPlayer Mobile Software

Watch and control your home TV via a Windows Mobile handheld computer or mobile phone from anywhere

San Mateo – April 27, 2006 —Sling Media, Inc., a digital lifestyle consumer electronics products company, today announced the first official release of SlingPlayer™ Mobile for Slingbox™ owners. SlingPlayer Mobile is a new software package that gives Slingbox owners the ability to watch and control their home TV from any network-enabled mobile phone or handheld computer (PDA) powered by Windows Mobile. The SlingPlayer Mobile software available today is compatible with devices that run Windows Mobile Pocket PC 5.0 and 2003 Second Edition. Sling Media will deliver a version for non-touchscreen devices based on Windows Mobile Smartphone later this quarter.SlingPlayer Mobile is available today from Sling Media's website at www.slingmedia.com and includes a free 30-day trial. The retail price of the application is $29.99. Slingbox owners who purchased and registered their Slingbox on or before April 26th, 2006 will receive a free license for SlingPlayer Mobile. There are no monthly or recurring charges for the use of the software.

"We have been thrilled with the response to our public beta and the feedback we've received from our customers," said Blake Krikorian, co-founder and CEO of Sling Media. "Having completed this important phase of development, we are now ready to officially release SlingPlayer Mobile. While Microsoft Windows Mobile is the first handheld and mobile phone platform that Sling Media is supporting, we are committed to expanding support for other mobile device platforms in the future."

Compatible with the Most Popular Handhelds and Mobile Phones
With an ever-increasing number of Windows Mobile-based devices, Slingbox owners have their pick of the most popular and anticipated new wireless products on the market. A full list of compatible handhelds and mobile phones is available at www.slingmedia.com/mobile. Sling Media continues to add device support as new Windows Mobile handhelds and mobile phones become available.

Complete TV Experience
SlingPlayer Mobile gives consumers their entire home TV experience, including local channels, local sports teams, video on demand, pay per view, etc. Any program that you can watch on your sofa back home, you can now watch via your Windows Mobile-based device anywhere you can get a standard network connection (3G Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth or even USB). In addition, SlingPlayer Mobile users can also control their home digital video recorder (DVR) to watch recorded shows, pause, rewind, and fast forward live TV, or even queue new recordings while on the road.

About Slingbox
The Slingbox is a breakthrough consumer electronics product that enables consumers to watch their living room TV programming from wherever they are by turning virtually any Internet-connected Windows-based laptop or desktop and any Windows Mobile-based handheld or mobile phone into a personal TV. The Slingbox redirects, or "placeshifts," a single live TV stream from a standard cable connection, cable box, satellite receiver, or DVR to the viewer's PC-located anywhere in the home or anywhere in the world, via the Internet.

About Sling Media
Sling Media, Inc. is a digital lifestyle products company creating a family of consumer electronics solutions that are a natural extension of today’s digital way of life. The first member of the Sling Media family is the award-winning Slingbox™, a device that allows consumers to access their living room television experience at any time, from any location, using a variety of different displays including laptops and desktop PCs, PDAs and smartphones. The Slingbox is available from leading retailers nationwide and through Sling Media’s own website. For more information on Sling Media or the Slingbox, visit www.slingmedia.com.

Source: Sling Media

FierceWireless Awards SkyPilot Networks as One of the “Fierce 15" Wireless Companies of 2006

FierceWireless Awards SkyPilot Networks as One of the “Fierce 15" Wireless Companies of 2006

WASHINGTON, DC – May 10, 2006 – SkyPilot Networks announced today that it has been named to FierceWireless’ annual Fierce 15 list. This distinction honors SkyPilot Networks as one of the top 15 emerging wireless companies for 2006. FierceWireless is an internationally recognized email newsletter for the wireless industry, provides more than 73,000 executives in over 100 countries a quick, authoritative briefing on the day's top wireless stories and markets.“SkyPilot Networks has proven itself as a true Fierce 15 winner by providing wireless mesh solutions that enable service providers, municipalities and public safety agencies to rapidly deploy VoIP, public and private Wi-Fi access, video surveillance, and other wireless applications,� said Lynnette Luna, editor of Fierce Wireless. “With more than 200 customers in 40 countries, Skypilot Networks is well-positioned to grow into the future with Wi-Fi and WiMAX.�

SkyPilot's wireless broadband technology combines carrier-class reliability with exceptional performance, security, ease-of-use, and cost effectiveness. By delivering a scalable mesh networking architecture, the company’s mesh infrastructure and customer premise equipment significantly reduce the time to design and deploy new broadband networks. SkyPilot’s product family also integrates seamlessly with existing network systems and management tools that extend and scale existing service more simply at lower costs.

"FierceWireless is a highly respectable and well-read news outlet in the global wireless market,� said SkyPilot CEO Bob Machlin. "The industry depends on FierceWireless to provide the most up-to-date news along with the trends and happenings on a daily basis. It is therefore, an honor to be selected as a member of the Fierce 15 by such a reputable news outlet.�

The Fierce 15 celebrates the spirit of being “fierce� – championing innovation and creativity, even in the face of intense competition. The complete list of Fierce 15 companies is available in today’s issue of FierceWireless and on the FierceWireless Web site at http://www.fiercewireless.com.

About FierceMarkets

FierceMarkets is a Washington, DC-based e-publishing company that provides critical market information for elite business decision-makers in specialized industries. FierceMarkets publications reach more than 350,000 top-level executives in over 100 countries every business day.

About SkyPilot Networks

SkyPilot Networks is the leading provider of carrier-class wireless mesh solutions that enable service providers, municipalities, and public safety agencies to rapidly deploy cost-effective broadband access, voice over IP, public and private Wi-Fi access, video surveillance, and other wireless applications. The SkyPilot solution utilizes a patent-pending synchronous mesh architecture with high-speed switched directional antenna arrays that extends reach, mitigates interference, and maximizes spectral reuse. The result is a highly scalable, reliable, and deterministic mesh network that simplifies design, increases deployment flexibility, and dramatically reduces equipment and operating costs. SkyPilot has proven scalability and reliability with over 200 customers in more than 40 countries. SkyPilot is a principal member of the WiMAX Forumâ„¢ and a privately held company based in Santa Clara, California. For more information on SkyPilot visit http://www.skypilot.com.

Source: SkyPilot Networks

FierceWireless Awards Redknee as One of the "Fierce 15" Wireless Companies of 2006

FierceWireless Awards Redknee as One of the "Fierce 15" Wireless Companies of 2006

TORONTO – May 10, 2006 – Redknee announced today it has been named to FierceWireless’ annual Fierce 15 list. This distinction honors Redknee as one of the top 15 emerging wireless companies for 2006. FierceWireless is an internationally recognized email newsletter for the wireless industry, providing more than 73,000 executives in over 100 countries with a quick, authoritative briefing on the day's top wireless stories and markets."Redknee has taken personalized services to the next level, helping carriers monetize its value-added offerings and making them a perfect candidate for the Fierce 15 this year," said Lynnette Luna, editor of Fierce Wireless.

"The wireless industry depends on FierceWireless to provide the most up-to-date news along with the trends and happenings on a daily basis," said Lucas Skoczkowski, CEO of Redknee. "Our team is very proud that Redknee has been selected to the Fierce 15 list. I believe that Redknee is well positioned to continue to build on our success to date, while ensuring that we continue to set new benchmarks in the wireless industry."

The Fierce 15 celebrates the spirit of being "fierce" – championing innovation and creativity, even in the face of intense competition. The complete list of Fierce 15 companies is available in today’s issue of FierceWireless and on the FierceWireless Web site at http://www.fiercewireless.com.

About FierceMarkets
FierceMarkets is a Washington, DC-based e-publishing company that provides critical market information for elite business decision-makers in specialized industries. FierceMarkets publications reach more than 350,000 top-level executives in over 100 countries every business day.

About Redknee:
Twenty-six of the world’s leading mobile operators depend on Redknee’s proven infrastructure software to deliver value-added services and content to over 207 million subscribers. The converged revenue engine enables operators to quickly bring to market personalized voice, messaging and content services in real-time. Redknee allows operators and brand owners to maximize their differentiation and revenue while reducing expenditures by integrating with existing environments. The subscriber experience is improved with Redknee’s self-care, loyalty, and analytics that deliver the content and services subscribers want when they want them.

Source: Redknee

AT&T And MobiTV To Offer Live TV Package For Laptop Users Via Wi-Fi Hot Spots From Coast To Coast

AT&T And MobiTV To Offer Live TV Package For Laptop Users Via Wi-Fi Hot Spots From Coast To Coast

SAN ANTONIO, Texas and EMERYVILLE, Calif. – May 10, 2006 – AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), the nation's leading provider of high speed DSL Internet service; and MobiTV, Inc., the global leader in television and digital radio services for cellular, Wi-Fi and broadband enabled devices, today announced an agreement to deliver mobile television content across AT&T's nationwide Wi-Fi network. The service will enable AT&T customers to view live television while connected to one of AT&T's Wi-Fi hot spots.The MobiTV® service includes 15 channels spanning national news, sports, entertainment and full-length music videos from top artists. The deal helps further enhance one of the nation's largest Wi-Fi networks by offering differentiated broadband-enabled content that consumers are increasingly demanding. The service will be available this month at more than 7,000 AT&T owned and operated Wi-Fi hot spots, which includes airports, coffee shops and book stores, with plans to expand to additional locations.

"Television viewing has moved beyond the TV set and we're making it easier for consumers to get great entertainment through AT&T broadband services, including AT&T Wi-Fi hot spots," said Kieran Nolan, vice present, AT&T Broadband. "This agreement helps enable compelling content for customers interested in a digital lifestyle."

"Having topped 1,000,000 subscribers and growing faster than ever, we've proved MobiTV's technology, business model, and profitability on mobile networks across international markets on three continents," said Dr. Phillip Alvelda, chairman and chief executive officer for MobiTV. "Now, in partnership with AT&T, the nation's leading DSL provider, we are proving that the MobiTV service can deliver premium quality content seamlessly across any of the latest broadband networks."

AT&T and MobiTV Offer Live TV Over Wi-Fi/ Add One

The MobiTV service will be accessible from the AT&T Wi-Fi portal. Users will have a basic channel line-up available through a monthly $11.99 subscription or for each 24-hour session for $5.99. Soon, additional premium television channels will be offered to ensure that AT&T customers have access to the broadest possible range of entertainment content, anytime, anywhere.

"AT&T has an excellent reputation of innovation that dates back to Bell Labs. We couldn't have partnered with a better company for the launch of our new service," said Kevin Grant, vice president of sales, Americas for MobiTV.

Through this agreement, AT&T, the nation's largest high speed DSL Internet provider with more than 7.4 million DSL lines in service, will give its customers a new avenue for entertainment and information, enabling them to take control of their viewing options.

AT&T operates one of the nation's largest Wi-Fi networks with connectivity available at nearly 11,000 hot spots nationwide. Customers of AT&T Yahoo!® High Speed Internet can subscribe to AT&T Wi-Fi services for as little as $1.99 a month.

About AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc. is one of the world's largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high speed DSL Internet, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with 55.8 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at www.att.com.

About MobiTV
MobiTV, Inc. is the first mobile television and digital radio service provider for cellular, WiFi and broadband enabled devices worldwide. The MobiTV® service is available in the US through Sprint, Cingular, Alltel; in the United Kingdom through 3 and Orange UK; and to Canadian customers through Bell Canada, Rogers and TELUS Mobility; and other regional carriers around the world. The Emmy® Award winning service has more than one million paying subscribers and offers many popular TV channels from content providers such as MSNBC, ABC News Now, CNN, Fox News, Fox Sports, ESPN 3GTV, NBC Mobile, CNBC, The Discovery Channel, TLC, The Weather Channel, along with cartoons, music videos, comedy and more. Founded in 1999, MobiTV is a privately-held company headquartered in Emeryville, CA. For more information please visit www.mobitv.com

Source: MobiTV

FierceWireless Awards IPWireless as One of the "Fierce 15" Wireless Companies of 2006

FierceWireless Awards IPWireless as One of the "Fierce 15" Wireless Companies of 2006

San Bruno, CA, May 10, 2006 - IPWireless announced today that it has been named to FierceWireless' annual Fierce 15 list. This distinction honors IPWireless as one of the top 15 emerging wireless companies for 2006. FierceWireless is an internationally recognized email newsletter for the wireless industry, provides more than 73,000 executives in over 100 countries a quick, authoritative briefing on the day's top wireless stories and markets."IPWireless continues to gain traction in the European market with expectations of penetrating N. America soon," said Lynnette Luna, editor of FierceWireless. "We congratulate the company on its continued success and for its winning of the Fierce15."

IPWireless' UMTS TD-CDMA technology is ideally suited for data-intensive, high-bandwidth applications such as mobile broadband and mobile multimedia. TD-CDMA networks allow subscribers to enjoy megabit broadband speeds with true mobility. The company's recently launched TD-CDMA-based TDtv solution, which allows operators to use their own spectrum to deliver mobile television services, is being trialed by Sprint Nextel in the US, Orange in Europe, and IPMobile in Japan.

"FierceWireless is a highly respectable and well-read news outlet in the global wireless market," said Jon Beizer, chief financial officer, IPWireless. "The industry depends on FierceWireless to provide the most up-to-date news along with the trends and happenings on a daily basis. It is, therefore, an honor to be selected as a member of the Fierce 15 by such a reputable news outlet."

The Fierce 15 celebrates the spirit of being "fierce" - championing innovation and creativity, even in the face of intense competition. The complete list of Fierce 15 companies is available in today's issue of FierceWireless and on the FierceWireless Web site at www.fiercewireless.com.

About FierceMarkets
FierceMarkets is a Washington, DC-based e-publishing company that provides critical market information for elite business decision-makers in specialized industries. FierceMarkets publications reach more than 350,000 top-level executives in over 100 countries every business day.

About IPWireless

IPWireless develops advanced next generation mobile broadband and multimedia technology based on global standards. The company's TD-CDMA technology has emerged as a leading global standard for wireless broadband, allowing operators to offer a spectrum of completely mobile, portable, or stationary end-to-end packet-based services with unmatched economics and performance. TD-CDMA has the highest average sector capacity, the strongest cell edge performance, and the lowest cost per megabit of any standards-based mobile technology available today, and is deployed by leading operators around the world including announced initiatives with T-Mobile, Orange, Sprint Nextel, and PCCW. The IPWireless Partner Program and chipsets allow device manufacturers and infrastructure vendors to very quickly bring innovative new TD-CDMA solutions to market. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ipwireless.com

Source: IPWireless

FierceWireless Awards go2 as One of the "Fierce 15" Wireless Companies of 2006

FierceWireless Awards go2 as One of the "Fierce 15" Wireless Companies of 2006

WASHINGTON, DC – May 10, 2006 – go2 announced today that it has been named to FierceWireless’ annual Fierce 15 list. This distinction honors go2 as one of the top 15 emerging wireless companies for 2006. FierceWireless is an internationally recognized email newsletter for the wireless industry, provides more than 73,000 executives in over 100 countries a quick, authoritative briefing on the day's top wireless stories and markets.“go2 is Fierce by its very nature to deliver more than 210 million page views of local search information within one year,� said Lynnette Luna, editor of FierceWireless. “Non-VC backed, go2 is enabling millions of mobile phone users to access basic local search information such as movie times, restaurants and directions.�

Local mobile search usage has been adopted at an astounding rate. go2’s local search engine usage increased 51 percent during the past year from 15.9 million unique user sessions to more than 24.2 million, while individual page views during the same period shot up to around 210 million, up 37 percent. go2 also served more than 50 million ad impressions in 2005, many for marquee advertisers such as ABC, American Express, Jamdat, ProFlowers.com, Progressive Insurance, the U.S. Navy, Volkswagon and many others. Click-through rates for mobile advertising on go2 are significantly higher than click-through rates for online advertising, in part based on go2’s ability to target advertising by both location and directory search category.

"FierceWireless is a highly respectable and well-read news outlet in the global wireless market,� said Lee Hancock, CEO and founder of go2. "The industry depends on FierceWireless to provide the most up-to-date news along with the trends and happenings on a daily basis. It is therefore, and honor to be selected as a member of the Fierce 15 by such a reputable news outlet.�

The Fierce 15 celebrates the spirit of being “fierce� – championing innovation and creativity, even in the face of intense competition. The complete list of Fierce 15 companies is available in today’s issue of FierceWireless and on the FierceWireless Web site at http://www.fiercewireless.com.

About FierceMarkets
FierceMarkets is a Washington, DC-based business-intelligence company that provides email newsletters for specialized industry groups. FierceMarkets publications reach more than 350,000 top-level executives in over 100 countries every business day.

About go2®

go2 owns and operates the go2 network of mobile, local search and directory websites containing Yellow Page, movie guide and other local information. go2 directories have industry-leading distribution through one-of-a-kind multi-category placements on the wireless Web menus of most major U.S. carriers. With millions of businesses listed in go2’s database, go2’s local search directories provide fast, convenient access to local information, including movie theater show times and customer specials and promotions. All go2 directories are fully integrated and feature one-touch calling and turn-by-turn directions together with detailed information on many U.S. businesses, including products and brands carried, hours of operations, etc. go2 Advertisers include ABC, American Express, AMF Bowling, Holiday Inn, Jamba Juice and ProFlowers.com.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., go2 is a privately held company. go2 holds or licenses several U.S. patents for location-based, Yellow Page-like directory services on mobile devices. For more information, visit www.go2.com.

Source: go2

ClairMail Partners with J2K Technology to Deliver Enterprise Mobile Access Solution

ClairMail Partners with J2K Technology to Deliver Enterprise Mobile Access Solution

Novato, Calif., May 8, 2006 —ClairMail, Inc. today announced that it has teamed with reseller J2K Technology to distribute its suite of products to businesses worldwide. J2K, based in Garden City, New York, is a privately held company specializing in providing information technology professionals with Technology Acquisition Lifecycle Management services.ClairMail’s solution provides direct access to any application or service from any mobile device. ClairMail extends mobile messaging capabilities by enabling users to push or pull information from any application, or complete a transaction with a single email or text message. Through its partnership with ClairMail, J2K will help their clients leverage ClairMail’s innovative solution to quickly and cost-effectively give their employees, customers and partners one-click access to applications and services using any mobile device. ClairMail is easy to deploy and installs within days, providing mobile device users with access to any combination of applications – CRM, ERP, HR, proprietary systems, online banking, news services and more.

“Mobile access to enterprise information is critical to our customers’ success,�said Kevin Bock, CEO, J2K Technology. “Our partnership with ClairMail will enable us to help our customers gain competitive advantages by providing them with the tools necessary to be more productive. ClairMail adds value to businesses by enabling them to access and act on critical information from their mobile devices. ClairMail’s solution was the obvious choice because it’s easy to deploy, requires no client software and can be modified and adapted to meet each customer's evolving needs.�

“By teaming up with J2K, we are able to reach a much broader base of enterprise customers seeking cost-effective mobile access platforms to extend the value of their existing applications,� said ClairMail CEO Joseph Salesky. “J2K has built a proven track record for helping enterprises maximize the value of their technology investments and it’s great to work with a partner whose technology portfolio, customer base and focus map so well to ClairMail’s overall approach to the market.�

Unlike other proprietary and inflexible solutions, ClairMail is a standards-based offering that fits into existing enterprise environments without disruption. Enterprises are using ClairMail’s products for access to virtually every type of application, from enterprise services such as CRM, to consumer facing services such as banking, insurance and e-commerce.

About J2KTechnology

J2K Technology provides information technology professionals with Technology Acquisition Lifecycle Management services. J2K is a single point of contact for enterprise solutions and markets products in: Application Management, Security Management, Warehouse Management, Infrastructure Management, Operations Management, Staffing, Consulting and Project Work among others. Since 2000, J2K has assisted hundreds of Fortune 1000 clients in reducing the total cost of ownership. J2K partners with world class vendors and develops complementary products and services - combining one stop shopping and best of breed technologies. J2K Technology, www.j2ktechnology.com, is a privately held company located at 62 New Hyde Park Road Garden City NY 11530 516-488-7625.

About ClairMail

ClairMail extends messaging to provide instant one-click access to any application or service from any mobile device. The ClairMail solution features a transactional messaging server that sits behind the firewall to enable email, SMS and IM to become trusted paths to all internal applications and external resources. With its turnkey, full-service approach, ClairMail provides mobile access to leading enterprises in the Fortune 1000 for a fraction of the time and cost of complex alternatives that require development, client software or application changes. Founded in 2004, ClairMail is headquartered in Novato, Calif. The company is privately held and funded by Norwest Venture Partners and Outlook Ventures. For more information call (415) 884-7270 or visit www.clairmail.com.

Source: ClairMail