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OEMs/ODMs Benefit from Intrinsyc’s Soleus™ Platform Integration with New ISV Partners
The Soleus™ development platform expands its capabilities with addition of Java Virtual Machine, Mobile Sync and Mobile Instant Messenger capabilities
3GSM World Congress, Barcelona, Spain – February 12, 2007 – Intrinsyc Software International, Inc., (TSX:ICS) an industry leader in providing winning mobility software and services, today announced relationships with Esmertec (SWX: ESMN), provider of Jbed Java Virtual Machine, Avanquest Software (ISIN FR0004026714), provider of Mobile Sync, and SHAPE Services, provider of IM+® Mobile Instant Messenger software.
The Soleus™ development platform offers a new way to develop consumer handsets by providing a turnkey development platform powered by the Microsoft® Windows® CE operating system. It comes pre-integrated on leading hardware platforms, provides all the telephony essentials, and also includes a suite of the most popular voice and data applications.
“While the handset market continues to grow, vendor differentiation remains critically important,” says Randy Kath, Chief Technology Officer of Intrinsyc. “Working with Esmertec, Avanquest Software and SHAPE Services to integrate these applications into the Soleus development platform is vital as it enables OEMs to offer the appropriate features to their customers. Intrinsyc is committed to helping handset vendors develop solutions faster and at a lower cost with best-of-breed Independent Software Vendors (ISVs).”
Intrinsyc’s integration with Esmertec, Avanquest Software and SHAPE Services further expands that platform, capabilities and options for OEMs and ODMs.
- Esmertec’s Jbed Software solution delivers unrivaled implementation of Jbed Java Virtual Machine to mobile handsets, embedded devices, reference design and chipset manufacturers worldwide. The Jbed Java Virtual Machine can easily be integrated and enables manufacturers to quickly add applications to the Soleus platform while omitting the typical three month porting process.
- Avanquest Software’s Mobile Sync software continues the convergence of PCs and mobile devices helping people to access information anywhere, anytime. With Mobile Sync, the Soleus platform enables synchronization between the mobile device and PC data and applications, such as Outlook contacts & calendar, pictures, movies and music.
- SHAPE Services provides a complete messaging solution for mobile devices. IM+ Mobile Instant Messenger software supports public and corporate IM systems, including AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk, and Jabber. IM+ is available for all currently popular mobile platforms, including Symbian (S60, Series 80, Series 90 and UIQ), Blackberry RIM, Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone, J2ME, i-mode, Palm and BREW. Smartphone and Pocket PC magazine bestowed a Best Software award to IM+ in and it won a “best IM client” award from PC Magazine.
“It is critical that OEMs and ODMs have the best and most widely-used applications to build their mobile devices,” says Jean-Claude Martinez, CEO of Esmertec. “With the integration of our Jbed Java Virtual Machine onto the Soleus software platform, Intrinsyc and Esmertec are making it much easier for handset manufacturers to innovate and reduce time to market, which ultimately allows them to trim production costs.”
Intrinsyc adds Esmertec, Avanquest Software and SHAPE Services to an existing list of ISVs that continue to add value to the Soleus platform, including:
- Web Information Solutions, Inc.
- Winwap Technologies
- Nuance Communications, Inc.
- Corel Corporation (InterVideo iMobi HH Codec)
- Implicit Software Solutions, Inc.
- Tegic Communications, Inc.
About Esmertec
Esmertec is a focused provider of software and services to communications device manufacturers and mobile telecom operators. The company provides software platforms that enable the deployment of content and applications in devices and over servers. Customers include mobile telecom operators and manufacturers of mobile handsets, set-top boxes and interactive televisions. Esmertec's software and service capabilities excel with its reliability as well as fast and local execution. Founded in 1999, Esmertec is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland with subsidiaries in China, France, South Korea, and the USA, and offices in Taiwan and the UK. Since 2005, Esmertec has been listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange (ESMN).
About Avanquest Software
Avanquest Software is a leading developer and global publisher of best-selling personal and professional software designed for utilities, office productivity, communications and mobility worldwide. Headquartered in France, with operating units, subsidiaries and offices located in United States, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, China, Korea, and Japan, Avanquest Software products are marketed in over 100 countries, through e-commerce, OEM partnerships and IT resellers. Founded in 1984 as BVRP Software and listed since December 1996 on Euronext (ISIN FR0004026714), Avanquest Software forms part of the Eurolist, NextEconomy segment and SBF 250 index. In 2005, Avanquest Software posted record financial results, with revenue of €70.6M ($90.6M). Additional information on Avanquest Software is available at www.avanquest.com.
About SHAPE Services
SHAPE Services GmbH has worked in mobile software development since 2002. Its main fields of investigation and development include Real Time Communications and Remote Access for mobile devices. SHAPE's clients are mobile phone users and corporations. Its flagship IM+ is the winner of numerous awards and mobile software contests.
For more information, visit: www.shapeservices.com
About Intrinsyc Software International, Inc.
Intrinsyc is a mobility software and services company that is using its wireless technology and expertise to become a leading enabler of next generation consumer handheld products including mobile handsets, smart phones and converged devices. The Company’s mobile software products and engineering services expertise help OEMs, service providers and silicon providers deliver compelling wireless products with faster time-to-market and improved development cost. Intrinsyc is the creator and licensor of the Soleus™ platform based on Windows® Embedded CE for consumer handset development.
Intrinsyc is a Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Gold Partner and a Symbian Platinum Partner.
Intrinsyc is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: ICS) and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with regional offices in the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore and Barbados.
Intrinsyc and Intrinsyc logo are registered trademarks, and Soleus and Soleus logo are trademarks in Canada, the European Community and the U.S.A. of Intrinsyc Software International, Inc. All other marks are the trademarks of the respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.
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