CTIA Wireless

Sybase's Mobile Payment System (mpass) powered by Sybase 365 Takes First Place Award for Innovation

DUBLIN, CA, April 14, 2009 -- Sybase 365, a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), the global leader in mobile messaging services, today announced that mpass, mobile payment system received the CTIA Wireless 2009® Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Award for Innovation in the Mobile Payments category. Winners were announced at the recent International CTIA Wireless Conference in Las Vegas.

The CTIA Emerging Technology Awards program is designed to give industry recognition and exposure to the best wireless products and services. Winning first place in the mobile payments category, this award recognizes Sybase 365 leadership and commitment in the mobile commerce ecosystem.

In celebration of Earth Day 2007, which will take place on Sunday, April 22nd, CTIA-The Wireless Association® and its member companies remind consumers to recycle their retired wireless devices.

“Maintaining a successful, consumer friendly recycling program continues to be a priority of the wireless industry,” said Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless Association®. “Many Americans diligently recycle glass, paper, and plastic products as part of their weekly routine. Along with these items, it’s important to remember the newest recyclable on the block…old wireless phones and accessories.”

The wireless industry began its nationwide recycling campaign called “Wireless…The New Recyclable,” in 2003. The public outreach and awareness campaign provides wireless consumers with information about the importance and ease of recycling wireless devices. The centerpiece of the campaign is an in-store phone take-back program that allows consumers to bring their used wireless devices to carrier retail outlets for recycling purposes. You can learn more about this program by visiting http://www.recyclewirelessphones.com/.

Kyocera Wireless Corp. has announced five new-look handsets and a new PC card from its 2007 product lineup at the CTIA Wireless 2007 trade show.

Focused on creating a distinct design language for CDMA phones, Kyocera's new handsets offer sophisticated looks that complement some of the industry's most compelling and in-demand mobile entertainment features.

Kyocera at CTIA Wireless 2007

Kyocera Wireless' new line-up includes E5000, an elegant, slim EV-DO handset with a first-of-its kind, iconic "S" hinge design; E2000, a sleek EV-DO music-centric clamshell with expandable memory; E1000, a crisp, affordable clamshell with 1.3 megapixel camera and Bluetooth® wireless technology; M1000, a stylish, ergonomically designed handset with a hidden QWERTY keypad for the power texter; and S1000, an ultra-affordable bar-style phone with a feature set that rises above its price point.