A beach-ready browser

Oslo, Norway and Tokyo, Japan, May 25, 2009 -- With summer just around the corner, KDDI and Opera Software have joined forces once again to bring Japanese users two new mobile phones for browsing at the beach. KDDI will unveil their new summer line-up at a press event today, highlighting two Toshiba phones ("biblio" and T002) running Opera Mobile 9.5. This release marks the very first deployment of Opera Mobile 9.5 on BREW, making Opera the most advanced browser currently available for this a non-smartphone platform.    » read more »

VeriSign Identity Protection Access for Mobile Wins Network Products Guide Reader Trust Award for Best in Multi- and Second-Factor Authentication

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, May 20, 2009 -- VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world announced today that Network Products Guide, the industry's leading publication on information technologies and solutions has named VIP Access for Mobile a winner of the 2009 Best Products and Services Award for "Best in Multi- and Second-Factor Authentication."

The annual award honors products and services that represent the rapidly changing needs and interests of the end-users of technology worldwide. As part of the tech-industry's leading global awards program, this year's Best Products and Services were nominated from all over the world. The VIP Authentication Service won this prestigious award last year.    » read more »

Taipei, Taiwan, May 19, 2009 -- Opera Software will showcase its latest industry-leading, cross-platform Web technology at Taipei’s Computex, from June 2-6, 2009. Opera will host an exhibit at stand N1201a, 4F, in the Nangang Exhibition Hall. Once inside Opera’s exhibit, visitors will experience market-ready, proven solutions that enable OEMs and chip-set manufacturers to stand out in this mobile Internet age.

With the Internet continually emerging on new device types, OEMs must meet the challenge to provide a PC-like Web experience on devices with hardware limitations. Opera Mobile and the Opera Devices SDK are proven solutions that enable a full Web 2.0 experience on nearly any device. This means that end users can access their favorite Web sites and applications, including Gmail, Flickr, Facebook and more, while on the go. In addition, the recently launched Opera Mobile 9.7 and Opera Devices SDK 9.7 feature Opera Turbo. This advanced compression technology enables fast browsing on low-end hardware by reducing memory and CPU usage.    » read more »

DUSSELDORF, Germany, 12 May 2009 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the beta release of Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.1 collaboration software, including plans to support Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync in version 8.5.1 of Lotus Notes Traveler. This capability will extend Lotus Domino automatic synching capabilities for e-mail and calendaring tools to the Apple iPhone.

iPhone with Lotus Notes installed: IBM announces beta availability of Lotus Notes 8.5.1 Software with iPhone support.

"Providing Exchange ActiveSync support via the Lotus Notes Traveler software is part of IBM's pledge to provide enterprises the choice and flexibility to select the mobile devices and carriers that best suit their needs," said Kevin Cavanaugh, vice president, Messaging and Collaboration. "This will allow employees 'on the go' to work smarter."    » read more »

IBM announces beta availability of Lotus Notes 8.5.1 Software with iPhone support.

Bebo Messaging live on UK's largest MVNO

New York, NY and London, UK, May 8, 2009 -- Today, AOL announced that Virgin Media has become the latest mobile operator to join Bebo's Open Mobile program with the launch of Mobile Messaging and Mobile Internet.

Launched in February, Bebo Open Mobile is a global program for mobile operators, handset manufacturers and software developers to support the customizable delivery of the Bebo social networking experience to mobile users. The initiative offers a suite of tools and has achieved significant international adoption.

Sean Kane, VP Mobile, AOL People Networks, says: "Virgin Media's decision to embed Bebo in their customer experience plays to both of our strengths and joins two great brands. In partnership with Virgin Media, we will be able to deliver great mobile content to more users in the UK."

Virgin Media and Bebo are today announcing the deployment of:    » read more »

PALO ALTO, CA, May 4, 2009 -- HP and Research In Motion (RIM)(Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced they are establishing a strategic alliance to deliver a portfolio of solutions for business mobility on the BlackBerry® platform.

The solutions, which include support for BlackBerry® Enterprise Server 5.0, are focused on increasing service levels, reducing operations costs and improving productivity for customers.

HP and RIM plan to design and launch offerings to increase the productivity levels of the growing number of global mobile employees, enabling businesses to extend the return on their investments in mobility.

“As businesses look for new ways to increase service levels, reduce operational costs and improve productivity, they can meet these challenges by transforming how they manage the infrastructure that powers their mobile workforces,” said Ann Livermore, executive vice president, Technology Solutions Group, HP. “Emerging models of communications and collaboration have created an opportunity for RIM and HP to provide service-based mobile solutions that deliver value to customers.”    » read more »

ORLANDO, FL, April 4, 2009 -- Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM, TSX: RIM) today announced BlackBerry® Mobile Voice System (BlackBerry MVS) Server for Cisco® Unified Communications Manager - an enhanced version of BlackBerry MVS that is optimized for use with Cisco Unified Communications Manager version 6.1 or later.

BlackBerry MVS Server for Cisco Unified Communications Manager can make employees more accessible and productive by phone both in and out of the office and empower organizations to manage and control corporate voice services on BlackBerry smartphones.

BlackBerry MVS, through integration with Cisco Unified Communications Manager, supports a rich set of BlackBerry smartphone features, including:

* One "reach me anywhere" corporate phone number, one caller ID and one voice mailbox for both a Cisco Unified IP phone and BlackBerry smartphone

* Simultaneous or sequential ringing of up to four devices, including BlackBerry smartphones and Cisco Unified IP Phones    » read more »