TIBCO General Interface Provides Unparalleled Support for Open Source and Third-Party AJAX Components

SAN FRANCISCO, 2006 JavaOne Conference, May 16, 2006 - TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX), a leading business integration and process management software company that enables real-time business, today announced at the 2006 JavaOne Conference in San Francisco that its award-winning asynchronous communications, JavaScript, and XML (AJAX) and Rich Internet Application (RIAs) development framework, TIBCO General Interfaceâ„¢ is adding support for open source and commercial third-party AJAX components.TIBCO General Interface already features a mature visual AJAX development solution that offers more than 90 pre-built graphical user interface (GUI) controls on top of AJAX communication, data, publish and subscribe event services, logging, debugging and more. In addition, now developers will be able to leverage the capabilities of the Dojo Toolkit, Yahoo! User Interface components, Google Maps, Direct Web Remoting, and other AJAX libraries to provide easier, faster visual development of AJAX and RIA solutions.

"With our open architecture, we’re addressing the needs of developers who want to include open source and commercial AJAX components in their applications,� said Kevin Hakman, director, product marketing, TIBCO General Interface. “Now, users can mix and match components from multiple AJAX libraries with the ease-of-use and speed of TIBCO General Interface’s visual layout, data management and communication tools."

The Dojo Toolkit will be the first in a series of third-party AJAX components for GUI, communication, and data access that will be made available to users of TIBCO General Interface later this year.

"We're very excited that developers can use TIBCO General Interface to include Dojo components," said Dylan Schiemann, co-founder of the Dojo Toolkit. "The outstanding visual development environment in General Interface significantly reduces the entry barrier for Dojo and AJAX development."

TIBCO is committed to providing developers with one of the most open and extensible AJAX and RIA frameworks. In an effort to deliver on this promise, TIBCO also recently announced that it joined OpenAjax, an open industry collaboration dedicated to developing and expanding the use of AJAX. TIBCO is working jointly with 27 other member companies to promote AJAX’s promise of universal compatibility with any computer device, application, desktop or operating system.

TIBCO General Interface allows users to quickly build powerful browser-based applications with the look, feel and performance of desktop software. Unlike most Web development environments that require additional software such as plug-ins, Active-X controls or Java applets to be installed or added to the browser, TIBCO General Interface works with existing capabilities of the browser, enabling users to get a full featured application instantly from a URL. The product offers a significantly reduced development time and cost through use of familiar application programming interfaces, visual authoring tools, step-through debugging and extensible, reusable components. More information is available at www.tibco.com.
About TIBCO

TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ:TIBX) is a leading business integration and process management software company that enables real-time business. Real-Time Business is about giving organizations the ability to sense and respond to changes and opportunities as they arise. TIBCO has delivered the value of real-time business, what TIBCO calls The Power of Now®, to over 2,500 customers around the world and in a wide variety of industries. To learn about TIBCO's solutions for service-oriented architecture (SOA), business process management (BPM) and business optimization, contact TIBCO at +1 650-846-1000 or on the Web at www.tibco.com. TIBCO is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Source: TIBCO

Idokorro demonstrates its latest versions of mobile access applications at Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2006

Ottawa, ON - Idokorro Mobile Inc., the leading solutions provider for mobile network management, will be demonstrating the latest versions of its award-winning applications for wireless handhelds at the Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2006 in Orlando, Florida from May 16th to 18th. Attendees are invited to visit the Idokorro booth (#205) to try a live version of any Idokorro product.Mobile Admin provides IT administrators with the ability to use their wireless handheld to remotely manage Windows, Lotus Domino, Oracle, Active Directory, SQL Server, Citrix, BlackBerry Enterprise Serverâ„¢, RSA, Novell and much more, using an intuitive graphical user interface. The new version of Mobile Admin (version 3.2) now supports the management of Veritas Backup Exec, as well as HP Lights Out. Mobile Admin has a powerful ROI for companies of all sizes and across industries, allowing IT administrators to respond to and solve network problems faster, saving time and money.

Mobile Desktop already allows a BlackBerry® user to view the screen and control the mouse and keyboard of a remote computer running a VNC server. The latest version of Idokorro Mobile Desktop (version 2.0) introduces support for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), which allows users to access and control remote computers that are running Windows Terminal Services or Remote Desktop. The latest version of Mobile Desktop also supports SSH connection tunneling for additional security.

Mobile FTP is an FTP client for BlackBerry that allows users to access files and folders on remote servers. For example, web developers can use Mobile FTP to connect to remote web servers to text edit web pages or deploy sites. Idokorro will be demonstrating the latest version of Mobile FTP (version 1.1), which now supports SFTP connections for enhanced security, and allows users to email files from servers as attachments.

Mobile SSH gives users Telnet and SSH terminal access from a BlackBerry device or Nokia phone to a wide range of network components and applications including Unix, Linux, Novell Netware servers, routers, switches, AS/400, IBM mainframes, and more.

Symposium attendees are invited to discover why thousands of companies worldwide are using Idokorro products at the session: "Mobile Access: Bringing Network Administration to the Next Level" on Tuesday, May 16 at 4 PM, session code V497, which will feature live demonstrations of Idokorro applications, customer testimonials, a question-and-answer period, and an appearance by Dave Mabe, author of O'Reilly's “BlackBerry Hacks.�

About Idokorro Mobile, Inc.

Idokorro was founded in 2001 and is now the leader in providing mobile access solutions. Idokorro's products allow users to monitor, maintain, and manage their networks, computers, and other network devices from practically anywhere - streamlining operations, decreasing costly network down-time, and accelerating service responses. The company is self-financed and serves a global customer base of over 1500 corporations. For more information, please visit http://www.idokorro.com

Source: Research in Motion

ExpeData®, a Standard Register Business, Announces Pre-Release of Digital Signature Capability for BlackBerry®

Dayton, Ohio - Standard Register's (NYSE:SR) ExpeData® Digital Solutions group announces the pre-release of a digital signature capability for BlackBerry®. This capability will be offered to BlackBerry Independent Software Vendors (ISV) as a toolkit that can easily be integrated into their BlackBerry-based applications, enabling mobile workers to capture signatures and route them wirelessly to back-end systems using the BlackBerry solution from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM).The ExpeData toolkit -- comprised of a Logitech® digital pen and pocket-sized digital paper pad -- allows for convenient and cost-effective signature capture. Images of the signature are viewable on the BlackBerry screen and a record of the date stamp and time stamp associated with the signature are available to third-party BlackBerry application providers.

As an example, field service personnel can deliver goods or services as they normally would. Through an application for BlackBerry, such as a workforce management application enabled with the ExpeData Digital Solution, the data for the transaction may be captured along with a handwritten signature. The ExpeData digital signature is captured via a Logitech Bluetooth® pen and automatically correlates to the appropriate work order transaction. The information can then be routed wirelessly. The signature is also viewable on the BlackBerry screen for verification.

“ExpeData developed the digital signature capability, working closely with RIM and Anoto, our supplier of digital writing software components, to address a market need for an easy-to-use, cost-effective signature capture solution. Designed to fit in your pocket, this simple, durable solution requires virtually no training, yet provides powerful results,� said Doug Patterson, vice president and general manager, ExpeData Digital Solutions.

“Signature capture is important for a variety of mobile applications across various markets, including field service and healthcare,� said Mark Guibert, vice president, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. “ExpeData enhances the BlackBerry solution by helping streamline workflow in mobile environments and enable integration with back-end systems.�

The new solution will be showcased at the Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES) 2006 in the Standard Register booth (148).

About Standard Register

Standard Register (NYSE: SR) is a premier document services provider, trusted by companies to manage the critical documents they need to thrive in today’s competitive climate. Employing nearly 100 years of industry expertise, Lean Six Sigma methodologies and leading technologies, the company helps organizations increase efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, grow revenue and meet the challenges of a changing business landscape. It offers document and label solutions, e-business solutions, consulting and print supply chain services to help clients manage documents across their enterprise. More information is available at http://www.standardregister.com.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

Source: Research in Motion

GN Combines Industry-Leading Jabra and GN Netcom Brands to Create the World's Largest Headset Company

Consumer Electronics Veteran David Wood to Lead North American Operations to Reinforce Long-Term Global Vision and Drive Aggressive Growth

NASHUA, NH – May 15, 2006 – GN, parent company of GN Mobile and GN Netcom, today announced they are combining their two headset businesses to create the world’s largest manufacturer of headsets for hands-free communication. The new business will employ about 1,800 people and expects revenues for 2006 of approx. DKK 2.7bn (US$450 million) in the former GN Mobile and at least DKK 1.8bn (US$300 million) in the former GN Netcom. “Some years ago, we set out our vision for the future; one in which everyone will be using wireless headsets whether they’re in the office, at home or on the move,� said Hans Henrik Lund, president of the new headset business. “Today’s announcement is part of the changes we are implementing in order to make our vision a reality.�

As the leading innovators in the global headset industry, GN Netcom and GN Mobile have developed and launched some of the most successful products in the history of the wireless headset market, including the widely popular Jabra mobile headsets and GN Netcom office headset solutions. Both brands are distributed through 90,000 sales channels worldwide, including carriers and system integrators as well as leading consumer electronics chains and mobile phone specialists. Joining forces will enable the new company to sustain high growth and innovation leadership.

Consumer electronics veteran David Wood will spearhead North American operations as senior vice president and general manager of the newly combined entity. In this capacity, he will leverage his 20-year consumer electronics career and extensive experience in building awarding-winning retail brands, including Bose® sound systems and stereo products.

“I am thrilled to be a part of GN during this extremely exciting time in the company’s evolution,� said Wood. “We will work together with our global team over the coming months to unite operations and reinforce our industry leadership while continuing the company’s proven track record of design innovation and product excellence.�

In 2005, GN Netcom and GN Mobile attained the No. 1 market position with a global market share of 35 percent. The company manufactured 25 million headsets, amplifiers and other accessories, representing a 50 percent increase over 2004 manufacturing totals. The products were sold under GN’s Jabra and GN Netcom brands, as well as to global mobile phone manufacturers under OEM contracts.

To date, GN Netcom and GN Mobile have successfully operated separate sales, marketing and development efforts while sharing the same production and other supply chain functions as well as corporate functions, including human resources, finance and information technology. GN Netcom has focused on selling solutions to professional users in offices and contact centers while GN Mobile has concentrated on the mobile consumer market.

“Combining our two divisions will help us become an even more effective organization. We will take advantage of our strong market presence, brands and track record in innovation,� said Lund. “It will also help us meet the needs of our distributors and retailers that are increasingly demanding single-point access to our headsets and other products.�

GN launched the world’s first Bluetooth® headset. Through a dedicated effort, GN has taken only a few short years to become the leading manufacturer of headsets.

About GN

GN, parent company of GN Mobile and GN Netcom, today announced they are combining their two headset businesses to create the world’s largest manufacturer of headsets for hands-free communication. The new business will employ about 1,800 people and expects revenues for 2006 of approx. DKK 2.7bn (US$450 million) in the former GN Mobile and at least DKK 1.8bn (US$300 million) in the former GN Netcom.

Source: Jabra

11.70m Symbian OS shipments in Q1 2006

Total cumulative shipments reach 70.5m

LONDON, United Kingdom – 16 May 2006 - Symbian Limited, developer and licensor of Symbian OS™ the market-leading open operating system for data-enabled mobile phones also known as smartphones, today released the following unaudited financial and operational figures for the quarter ended 31 March 2006:Q1 2006 Highlights

* Global shipments of Symbian OS phones during Q1 2006 rose to 11.70m; year on year quarter growth of 73% (Q1 2005 – 6.75m)
* Cumulative shipments of Symbian OS phones since Symbian’s formation reached 70.5 million phones

* 10 licensees are currently shipping 66 different Symbian OS phone models to more than 250 major network operators worldwide (Q1 2005 48 phones from 9 licensees)

* Q1 2006 Symbian’s revenues grew to £38.8m – an increase of 56% on Q1 2005

* 56 Symbian OS phone models are under development by 9 licensees (Q1 2005, 41 phones & variants and 11 licensees) (see Notes to Editors for definitions)

* 11 new Symbian OS phone models and variants commenced shipping in Q1 from 6 licensees which included (see Notes to Editors for definitions):

* Fujitsu’s FOMA™ F702iD for NTT DoCoMo’s FOMA 3G network with NTT DoCoMo’s MOAP user interface

* Mitsubishi’s FOMA D702i for NTT DoCoMo’s FOMA 3G network with NTT DoCoMo’s MOAP user interface

* Nokia 9300 Chinese variant, Nokia 9300i European variant, Nokia 9300 EDGE U.S. variant, with the Nokia Series 80 software

* Nokia's FOMA™ NM850iG (Nokia 6630 Japanese variant) for NTT DoCoMo’s FOMA 3G network with NTT DoCoMo’s MOAP user interface

* Nokia 3250 with S60 software

* Nokia N90 for EDGE with S60 software

* Samsung D728 GSM Chinese variant with S60 software

* Sharp’s FOMA SH702iD for NTT DoCoMo’s FOMA 3G network with NTT DoCoMo’s MOAP user interface

* Sony Ericsson’s FOMA SO902i for NTT DoCoMo’s FOMA 3G network with NTT DoCoMo’s MOAP user interface

* During Q1 2006, the 100th phone model (see notes for definitions) based on Symbian OS commenced shipping

* 27 of the 66 (41%) Symbian OS phones shipping during Q1 2006 are designed for 3G W-CDMA networks

* 4,735 third party applications for Symbian OS phones are now commercially available, up 25% (Q1 2005 – 3,804 applications) (Source: Symbian research; see Notes to Editors for methodology)

Chief Executive Commentary

Nigel Clifford, Chief Executive Officer, Symbian Ltd today said:
Operational Review

“Symbian continued to make good progress in Q1 2006, with 11.70 million phones based on Symbian OS shipping to retailers and to more than 250 network operators around the world. This takes the total shipments of Symbian OS phones since Symbian’s formation to 70.5 million.

At the end of Q1, 56 Symbian OS phones were in development by 9 Symbian OS licensees and, during Q1, 11 new models and variants commenced shipping. I am especially pleased to announce that the 100th phone model based on Symbian OS shipped in Q1. This milestone, coupled with the total number of phones shipped since Symbian’s formation, further demonstrates Symbian’s leadership in the rapid growth of the open OS phone market and underlines the commercial opportunities for Symbian OS ecosystem partners, including handset manufacturers, network operators, developers and partners in the consumer and enterprise space.

Shipments of Symbian OS phones are increasing at a healthy rate as Symbian OS continues to be adopted for the higher-end phone segments and is used increasingly for lower cost, higher volume phones. To accelerate wider portfolio use, in February 2006, we announced additional Symbian OS licence pricing options, a 3G reference design and product developments. These initiatives support our ambition to address volume markets by reducing Symbian OS phone costs and licensee handset time-to-market significantly.�
Market

“As the smartphone and mid range phone markets expand across the regions, Symbian continues to offer choice and differentiation to the market. This includes supporting multiple user interface options to respond to network operator and diverse regional market requirements, such as language and user-style preferences, including NTT DoCoMo’s Symbian OS-based MOAP for its FOMA networks, S60, Series 80 and UIQ.

Examples of the flexibility available from Symbian OS include NTT DoCoMo’s use of Symbian OS for the Raku Raku II aimed at the elderly in Japan; Nokia’s Series 80 ease of use and installation of
BlackBerry Connect™ on the Nokia 9300 available with Cingular in the US; And Sony Ericsson’s choice of UIQ 3.0 for the announced 3G-based P990, M600 and the W950 Walkman phones and FOMA’s MOAP for the SO902i.

As the mobile phone market develops rapidly new opportunities are apparent, particularly in Asia, where the market for our devices in, for example, Japan and China is growing strongly. According to Canalys who reported on global smartphone shipments for Q1 2006 (Canalys Q1 2006 Global Smart Mobile Device Research), Symbian OS phone shipments in Asia Pacific continued to grow strongly, surpassing shipments for EMEA for the first time.

* Six Symbian OS licensees have announced a total of 28 Symbian OS phones in the Japanese market to date. With Q1 phone shipments tripling from Q1 last year, Japan is the fastest growing market for Symbian OS phones.

* Symbian’s licensees continue to ship significant volumes in China, the fastest growing market for mobile phones in the world. According to Canalys, Symbian is the leading open OS shipping in China at 62% market share of the smartphone market in Q1."

Technology

“In Q1 2006 Symbian continued to enhance Symbian OS for its licensees including the latest available Symbian OS v9.2. Symbian consistently delivers incremental advances to the Symbian OS v9 family in line with market requirements, many of which specifically address Symbian’s aim of targeting higher-volume, lower-cost phones. Enhancements include WiFi support as well as other new hardware capabilities plus improved support for UMA and other IP-based services being rolled out by the major network operators.

On 8th of February 2006 Symbian announced the first single-core 3G reference design, in collaboration with Freescale and Nokia’s S60. This reference design provides a pre-integrated single chip solution that is expected to provide handset manufacturers and operators the first real opportunity to address the mid tier 3G phone market segments by substantially reducing development time.

During Q1, we inaugurated our wholly owned subsidiary in Bangalore, India, including our new engineering facilities to support Symbian's growing software development and engineering teams based in Bangalore. This software engineering team adds to the flexibility and strengths of Symbian’s global software development activity and focuses on core Symbian OS technologies, application technologies and product engineering.�

Outlook

“Symbian is the leading vendor in the open phone operating system market. Through innovating with our licensees we are supporting network operators to offer their subscribers a broader range of commercial, value-added content and services such as TV, push email, and web based news and entertainment services. For example at 3GSM in February, Vodafone and Nokia announced their intention to strengthen the role of S60 software on top of Symbian OS in Vodafone's device portfolio. This collaboration will help Vodafone to offer new services more quickly to its customers.

In summary, Symbian continues to work closely with licensees, user interface providers and the wider Symbian ecosystem worldwide to sustain and extend the adoption of Symbian OS into more market segments, including those with lower cost devices. We are pleased with our progress so far in 2006 and look forward continued success in 2006 and beyond.�

Source: Symbian

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet adds Internet calls and Instant Messaging support

May 16, 2006 -- Stockholm, Sweden - Today at the VON Europe conference in Stockholm, Nokia introduced a new software upgrade for the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet.

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

The upgraded features of the introduced OS 2006 edition include support for rich Internet communications, including pre-installed Google Talk(TM) - all on a portable broadband mobile device. Google Talk(TM) is Google's free instant messaging service that enables people to chat and make calls through the Internet.
Additional features of the new software edition include enhanced text typing with full-screen finger keyboard, improved memory performance and refreshed look. There is also an improved home view desktop allowing users to choose from a variety of small applets to enable fast access to Internet services.

"We are pleased to offer this software upgrade to both the existing user base of the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet as well to new users. Since the launch of the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, we have received a lot of positive feedback along with requests for both small and large improvements. It is a credit to the internal team, here at Nokia, that many of these wishes are addressed in today's' upgrade", says Ari Virtanen, vice president of Convergence Products, Multimedia, Nokia.

"The Internet Tablet OS 2006 edition features pre-installed Google Talk and Jabber compatibility for Instant Messaging as well as Google Talk compatibility for Internet calling. This will give Nokia Internet Tablet users the power to instantly communicate with people, both through instant messaging and Voice over IP", continues Ari Virtanen.

In addition to Google Talk(TM), which is based on open standards and is compatible with all instant messaging clients that support Jabber/XMPP, the tablet also offers Google as the default search provider, making it even easier for users to get the information they need quickly and easily.

"By extending the power of real time communications, Google Talk will provide users with easy access to one of today's most popular methods of communication," said Deep Nishar, director of product management, Google Inc. "Because Nokia has made it even easier to access Google search, users will be able to get the information they need, when they need it and regardless of where they are."

The upgraded Internet Tablet software platform can also support SIP based VoIP solutions for broadband business benefit. Standalone software applications, like the popular Gizmo Project by SIPPhone Inc, is planned to be available for the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. The Gizmo Project has a rich feature set including the capability to make and receive calls from public telephony networks.

The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is a Wi-Fi enabled device optimized for Internet communications in a slim pocketsize format. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet features an impressive high-resolution (800x480) 4.13" widescreen display with zoom and on-screen, full-screen finger keyboard or handwriting recognition, ideal for viewing online content over Wi-Fi. Aside from Wi-Fi, the device can also connect to the Internet utilizing Bluetooth wireless technology via a compatible mobile device.

The Internet Tablet OS 2006 edition which is based on popular desktop Linux and Open Source technologies is planned to be available during the second quarter of 2006 in selected countries in Europe and the Americas. It is downloadable free of charge from the Internet www.nokia.com/770 .

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

Source: Nokia

Nokia wins a Unified Device Management solution deal with Elisa

May 16, 2006 -- Espoo, Finland - Nokia has won a unified device management contract with the Finnish ICT company Elisa. The new Nokia Unified Device Management solution complements Elisa's existing device management offering by enabling Elisa to provide device management services remotely for their corporate customers.Today, mobile devices support advanced services such as multimedia messaging, mobile email and calendar synchronization, which can be accessed only when the device is configured with the correct settings.

Nokia Unified Device Management Solution not only simplifies the configuration process, but now also enables Elisa to remotely install, update and remove software from the mobile devices reducing the need for manual work, which is costly and time-consuming. It also makes it possible to backup critical data and restore it later. Nokia Unified Device Management Solution is fully multivendor capable, supporting currently over 800 different handset models. The number of supported models is growing rapidly.

This is Nokia's first deal with focus on device management for corporate customers. Nokia is providing Elisa with a complete solution, based on Elisa's existing Nokia Terminal Management Server (NTMS) and Nokia's Intellisync Device Management providing enterprise services. NTMS enables Elisa to send and update mobile settings over-the-air. Nokia customizes the solution for Elisa and integrates it to Elisa's existing system. Nokia will also provide care services for the solution.

"Nokia's Unified Device Management solution is a strategically important investment that will help us to strengthen Elisa's position as a provider of productivity services to business customers. In addition to services for mobile work, such as mobile e-mail, we can also offer outsourced terminals and their management services to ensure excellent end-user experience, control and security," says Anssi Okkonen, Vice President, Service Offering, Elisa.

"Device management has become a business critical function for enterprises deploying mobile solutions, so there is tremendous potential for operators in the device management business," says Jyrki Holmala, Vice President, Networks, Nokia. "This deal highlights Nokia's unique position, where we can provide device management solutions that benefit from Nokia's end-to-end understanding from terminals to enterprise and network solutions, and services."

Nokia provides a full range of support and services to help operators differentiate and innovate their mobile offerings, with close to 20 years' experience in the field. Nokia leads the service management market with over 80 clients globally.

About Elisa
Elisa Corporation is a leading Finnish telecommunications company offering private and corporate customers a comprehensive range of telecommunications services, including voice and data services, connections to the Internet and content services, customised communications and ICT solutions and network operator services. Elisa provides international services in association with its partners, Vodafone and Telenor.

Elisa Corporation is listed on the Helsinki Exchanges, and its revenue in 2005 amounted to 1.34 billion euros. Elisa has over 1.3 million fixed network subscriptions, of which approximately 460,000 are broadband subscriptions. As a broadband provider, Elisa is the market leader in Finland. The company's mobile network holds approximately 2 million subscriptions. The company has approximately 4,300 employees.

Saunalahti Group Oyj is a subsidiary of Elisa that offers Internet and telecommunications services to consumers under the Saunalahti name and to corporate customers under the name EUnet Finland.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

Source: Nokia

Nokia shows innovation leadership with new Open EMS Suite platform

Sun Microsystems joins Nokia's initiative to slash the cost of OSS deployment

May 16, 2006 -- Nice, France and Espoo, Finland - Nokia today launched a new software platform that will let network equipment providers, independent software vendors and system integrators develop network management solutions more cost efficiently, leading to faster market entry.The Open EMS Suite's unique instant adaptation architecture cuts down the time of integrating new network element versions into the network management environment into hours. This will accelerate innovation in the industry, helping mobile service providers meet the challenges of ever-toughening markets.

The Open EMS Suite will be released in the fourth quarter of 2006.
The Suite is a Java (TM) technology-based software platform product developed on Linux. It contains built-in applications, open application program interfaces (APIs), and developer tools for building various kinds of element and network management solutions for different types of networks, e.g. in the wireless, transmission and broadband areas.

"With this move Nokia aims to boost cooperation across the industry, freeing up resources for innovative new solutions by lowering overall R&D costs and cutting down the 'systems integration tax'," said Nokia's Jyrki Holmala, Vice President, Software, Networks.

"The Open EMS Suite provides similar benefits for other vendors as it does for Nokia - a future-proof platform and a flexible multi-technology, multi-vendor integration framework for third-party applications. We believe that success is built on industry collaboration - true innovation happens when solutions are developed with a multitude of companies and developers."

The Suite has already sparked industry interest, with Nokia announcing at the TeleManagement World (TMW) fair in Nice that it will collaborate with Sun Microsystems in the Operations Support System (OSS) technology space. At TMW, Nokia and Sun are showcasing a SolarisTM 10 Operating System (OS)-based implementation of Open EMS Suite.

"Nokia's move is a very positive step for the industry. We are glad to see that Nokia is expanding its EMS technology platform to include Sun's carrier-grade Solaris 10 OS, which is the most widely-used operating system in the telecommunications industry," said Joe Heel, Senior Vice President, OEM Business Unit, Sun Microsystems, Inc.

The initial feedback from network equipment providers has also been positive.
"Ceragon Networks provides solutions for broadband wireless networking, and we have implemented the Instant Adaptation architecture to our Polyview network management system by using components from Open EMS Suite. The goal for Ceragon was to build a robust northbound interface for integration to higher level systems that are based on Instant Adaptation architecture. By building the solution with these components, we were able to considerably reduce the R&D effort required," said Shuki Levy, Director of Product Management, Ceragon Networks.

"Nera Networks is a world class provider of wireless point-to-point products for transmission networks, mobile satellite communication, and wireless broadband access. We fully support Nokia's architecture vision and have decided to implement the Instant Adaptation architecture in our NetMaster network management system using the Open EMS Suite," says Eirik Nesse, VP Product Management, Nera Networks.

Nokia is showcasing and demonstrating both its Linux- and Solaris-based implementation of Open EMS Suite at the TeleManagement World event in the Acropolis Convention Center, Nice, May 16-18, 2006. Contact Nokia booth #94 for more information. A press event will be held in Nice on Tuesday, May 16th at 1300 CET.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

Source: Nokia

Etisalat and RIM Launch BlackBerry in the United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Waterloo, ON - Emirates Telecommunications Corporation – Etisalat, the Middle East’s leading telecommunications service provider and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), a leader in wireless innovation, today announced the launch of BlackBerry® to customers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Etisalat will be the first service provider to introduce the BlackBerry wireless platform in the Middle East Gulf region.Etisalat will initially offer the BlackBerry 8700g™ and the BlackBerry 7290™ handsets. These devices provide an intuitive user experience with support for email, phone, text messaging, Internet, organizer and corporate data applications. These quad-band devices operate on Etisalat’s GSM/GPRS network and, with Etisalat’s more than 100 global roaming relationships, in more than 40 countries*.

“The end-to-end BlackBerry solution is now launched in the UAE and fully supported through Etisalat,� said Essa Al Haddad, Chief Marketing Officer for Etisalat. “Results from pilot testing show that the market in the UAE is ready for BlackBerry. We are confident that the BlackBerry solution we offer – the handheld devices, software, wireless services and on-site professional services – will all be embraced by the corporate and technology markets. BlackBerry from Etisalat will address the serious business needs of the UAE’s high powered, and very mobile, corporate workforce.�

“With more than five million subscribers today, BlackBerry is a popular and proven solution that continues to gain momentum around the world as organizations seek ways to keep their mobile employees connected to the information and communications important to their day. We are pleased to be working with Etisalat and EMS to offer BlackBerry in the UAE. This is a significant opportunity in one of the world’s fastest growing economic centers,� commented Charmaine Eggberry, Vice President, Enterprise Business Unit, Research In Motion.

The recently introduced BlackBerry 8700g features a completely re-engineered BlackBerry device platform that includes an Intel® XScale® cellular processor to deliver faster performance for web browsing, application use and attachment viewing. In addition, the BlackBerry 8700g provides a bright, high resolution LCD screen that supports more than 65,000 colors and delivers vivid graphics. It also incorporates an intelligent light-sensing technology that automatically adjusts the screen and keyboard lighting to provide optimized viewing in outdoor, indoor and dark environments. The BlackBerry 8700g also includes premium phone features such as dedicated ‘send,’ ‘end’ and ‘mute’ keys, smart dialing, conference calling, speed dialing, call forwarding, speakerphone and Bluetooth® support for hands-free use with car kits and wireless headsets.

The BlackBerry 7290 delivers an excellent voice and data experience with Bluetooth and quad-band support, operating on the GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz frequencies. In addition, the BlackBerry 7290 features 32 MB flash memory and 4 SRAM, a bright LED backlight, as well as an optimized QWERTY keyboard style for easy dialing and typing. The high-resolution screen displays crisp images with support for more than 65,000 colors, while continuing to offer superior battery life for exceptional wireless performance.

The BlackBerry 8700g and BlackBerry 7290 operate in conjunction with BlackBerry Enterprise Server™, which tightly integrates with Microsoft® Exchange, Novell GroupWise® and IBM Lotus® Domino® and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data.

To support the launch of BlackBerry, Etisalat has entered into a strategic partnership with Emitac Mobile Solutions (EMS), a Dubai-based mobile systems integrator and provider of wireless handheld business solutions. EMS will assist Etisalat in launching, delivering, supporting and selling BlackBerry from Etisalat in the UAE. Together, EMS and Etisalat will address the UAE market by delivering a suite of BlackBerry-enabled solutions to Etisalat’s customers.

“We are proud that Etisalat is bringing BlackBerry to the region with a unique customer care component. Etisalat will pro-actively monitor BlackBerry usage within a corporate network, offering four levels of advanced customer care, including project management and on-site service within hours of an incoming call. We anticipate the success of BlackBerry here will mirror its success in other parts of the world. Information about the features of specific products, as well as pricing and roaming capabilities will be announced shortly,� Mark Davis, Business Development Manager - Corporate, Etisalat.

Etisalat unveiled BlackBerry at the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX), home to the world’s newest, global trading partner. DIFX now links Dubai with the world’s other financial centers in locations such as New York, London and Hong Kong, DIFC also participated in a BlackBerry pilot program from Etisalat and is the regional financial center between Western Europe and East Asia.

“With the strong economic growth in the region it is imperative for professionals in the United Arab Emirates to have the latest information at their fingertips anywhere and anytime,� said Hanan Askalan, Chief Information Officer for the Dubai International Finance Exchange (DIFX). “The easy-to-use BlackBerry solution offered through Etisalat will only accelerate the region’s growth as one of the top business and financial markets. BlackBerry is certainly a must-have tool for business and mobile professionals around the world and we are looking forward to adopting BlackBerry at the DIFX.�

“We are very pleased that Etisalat has elected to work with EMS,� said Derek Roga, CEO of EMS. “The EMS mission is to provide telecommunication service providers with an efficient method to rapidly deploy the BlackBerry wireless communications platform.�

About Etisalat

Established in 1976, Emirates Telecommunications Corporation – Etisalat - is known as an innovative and reliable provider of telecommunications, Internet and related services in the UAE. The Corporation is ranked by Financial Times as one of the Top 500 companies in the world in terms of market capitalization, and the sixth largest in the Middle East. Business units and subsidiary companies provide Etisalat and clients with a whole range of services including voice, data, satellite, Internet, IT solutions and consulting, smart card manufacture, data clearing, submarine cables laying and maintenance and related telecommunications services. Etisalat serves over 4.76 mobile customers in the UAE, a penetration rate of over 100 per cent. In 2005, Etisalat announced revenues of AED 12.9bn, and net profits of AED 4.3bn. For more information about Etisalat please visit the Company website at http://etisalat.com

About EMS

Emitac Mobile Solutions (EMS) is a Dubai based solutions and service provider and RIM strategic channel partner focused on the delivery, implementation and support of BlackBerry® Solutions. Delivered by an experienced team of mobile professionals, EMS provides the mobile operator with sales, marketing, distribution, solution implementation and technical support services for the BlackBerry wireless platform from Research In Motion (RIM). For organizations using the BlackBerry wireless platform, EMS provides the ability to rapidly create, deploy and manage robust client-server wireless applications that reduce organizations total cost of ownership and significantly increase the value of their mobile technology investment. EMS is the region’s first Mobile Virtual Solutions Provider (MVSP) whose services are delivered through partnerships the company has with mobile operators in the Gulf, North Africa and Eastern Europe. For more information about EMS please visit the Company website at http://www.emsmobile.com

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

*Check with Etisalat for roaming services. Roaming may be subject to local restrictions.

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. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no liability and makes no representation, warranty or guarantee in relation to third party products or services.

Source: RIM Blackberry

RIM Announces BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications

New solution gives organizations the ease and flexibility to deploy wireless applications independent of email

WATERLOO, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications™, a new offering aimed at organizations looking to easily mobilize applications and have the flexibility to run them independent of wireless email deployments. BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications builds on the solid foundation that has already made BlackBerry® the leading wireless platform for the enterprise today and offers the same industry-leading security, reliability, and administration features of BlackBerry Enterprise Server.“Demand for wireless email continues to spread, but corporate and government customers now also require a robust wireless platform that can support an array of applications beyond email. BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications is an important new product that will allow organizations to mobilize their existing systems and boost productivity for whole new groups of users that rely on applications such as field service, sales force automation, CRM, healthcare, transportation, logistics and SAP,� said Mike Lazaridis, President and co-CEO at Research In Motion. “With BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications, customers will be able to focus on deploying wireless applications that are most relevant and essential to specific users.�

BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications provides a complete and optimized framework for creating, deploying and managing wireless applications for BlackBerry devices. Key benefits of BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications include:

* Separation of Applications from Email Environment: BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications gives organization the flexibility to extend applications to mobile workers that do not have email accounts or do not require wireless email.

* Support for Hosted Applications: Service providers can use BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications to offer hosted wireless applications, such as a sales force or field service automation application, to their customers, independent of hosting an email environment for those users.

* Enterprise-Class Security and Manageability: BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications provides the same secure, push-based technology and scalable architecture of BlackBerry Enterprise Server. IT departments benefit from simplified management and centralized control of their wireless deployments with reduced administrative overhead and total cost of ownership. Mobile workers will benefit from broader support for wireless enterprise application access in the field.

* Robust Development Tools: Developers will have the ability to extend virtually any type of enterprise application to a BlackBerry device, using a variety of options that include:

* the use of standard Web development tools to easily and securely extend Intranet applications and content to users via the BlackBerry Browserâ„¢
* the BlackBerry Java Development Environment (JDE) for developing rich Java applications
* and BlackBerry MDS Studioâ„¢ with BlackBerry MDS Runtimeâ„¢ to quickly mobilize applications through Web services standards including WSDL, XML, SOAP and HTTP(S).

* Extensive Developer Community: Organizations that deploy BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications will be able to leverage the strong and growing community of thousands of Java developers and BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program members developing wireless applications for BlackBerry.

"Mobile applications for field-based employees yield a high return on investment and competitive advantage through improvements in productivity, accuracy and responsiveness," said William Clark, Research Vice President, Gartner. "Wireless platforms are increasing their multichannel capability, which is key to reducing the amount of custom integration required to move users beyond mobile email."

BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications will be previewed at the Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2006 in Orlando, FL this week and is expected to be commercially available later this year. For more information and to apply to participate in the beta program please visit:www.blackberry.com/go/serverformds

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

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. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights, and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no liability and makes no representation, warranty or guarantee in relation to third party products or services.

Source: RIM Blackberry