Software

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."

February 11, 2008 -- AOL today announced the AOL Open Mobile Platform, which it plans to make available to developers this summer. The new open platform will help stimulate innovation by providing developers with ready access to the tools and source code they need to build and distribute applications across all major mobile device platforms and operating systems including BREW, Java, Linux, RIM, Symbian, and Windows Mobile. As a result, developers will be able to create applications for a wide variety of mobile devices.

The AOL Open Mobile Platform is based on proven technology acquired by AOL that has been deployed across more than 150 different handsets on carrier networks in the U.S. The platform will consist of three components: an XML-based, next-generation markup language; an ultra-lightweight mobile device client; and an application server. A dynamic presentation layer will allow for rapid deployment of new features and easy optimization for a wide variety of mobile devices, allowing developers to build and update applications once, and then distribute them across all supported devices and platforms.

TOKYO, Japan – 30 January, 2008 – Symbian Limited today welcomes NTT DoCoMo’s launch of the FOMA D705i and the FOMA D705iμ which are based on Symbian OS™ and started shipping in Japan today.

Symbian OS is the global market-leading open mobile operating system for smartphones.

The FOMA D705i, a “One-segment” terrestrial broadcasting handset with slim sliding body, and the FOMA FOMA D705iμ, a super-slim straight handset with metallic body, are manufactured by Symbian customer Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, and includes the MOAP® platform compliant with the latest FOMA specifications.

Symbian continues to focus on delivering a flexible, robust and open mobile operating system which gives handset manufacturers and network operators the ability to develop differentiated phones, faster, more easily and at lower cost for different market segments and regions. Symbian customers that have shipped 3G phones in Japan based on Symbian OS include Fujitsu, Mitsubishi Electric, Motorola, Nokia, Sharp, and Sony Ericsson.

The following 73 phones based on Symbian OS have shipped in Japan:

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