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V-ENABLE Launches Developer Program for Integrating Voice Search into Mobile Applications

Posted on: Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 09:00 CDT

V-ENABLE, Inc., the worldwide leader in delivering mobile voice- and text-based search solutions, today launched the first partner program empowering companies to take advantage of the growing demand for voice-enabled mobile search applications from carriers, application developers and publishers using BREW, JAVA, SYMBIAN, WAP and xHTML platforms.

Ideal for technology providers who have strong relationships with major carriers and who share a vision for greater revenue opportunities offered by voice-enabled applications, the program targets content providers committed to offering search solutions for the following types of mobile applications:

-- Local search, such as location-based services and mapping

-- Downloadable content catalogues, including ringtones, wallpaper and games

-- Information such as movie listings, weather and shopping

V-ENABLE's Developer Program participants will share revenue generated from V-ENABLE's mobile search technology. They will receive extensive support from its technical team, as well as access to the company's marketing group for joint marketing initiatives. They will also have access to versions of V-ENABLE customized products and testing materials for development of their own applications. Companies currently using or evaluating V-ENABLE's technology include ClearSky Mobile Media, go2, RockeTalk, SavaJe Technologies, Tele ATLAS, and Xringer Inc.

Simon JC Nash will be responsible for managing the Developer program. Recently appointed as Director of Partnerships and Business Development, Nash will be responsible for attracting and maintaining relationships with technology partners, educating industry players on the value of integrating voice into existing mobile applications, and working with content partners. Prior to V-ENABLE, Nash was with Reakosys Wireless, Korea's leading mobile marketing solutions and 3D game development company, for which he helped launch its US operations.

"We invite leaders in the mobile content market to become V-ENABLE partners," said Nash. "Our data shows that users prefer voice search over text by over 2:1 in multimodal search applications. The voice search feature offers a better customer experience and increases product adoption, subsequently boosting revenue for the content provider. V-ENABLE is dedicated to helping companies take advantage of demand for this latest technology. It's time for developers to integrate voice with their mobile application services to grow their businesses and stay ahead of the competition."

V-ENABLE recently announced its sub-second mobile search technology with an accuracy of better than 90 percent, which makes it the fastest, most accurate mobile search technology available. Mobile voice search applications powered by V-ENABLE technology are currently available through Verizon, ALLTEL, U.S. Cellular and Cricket.

V-ENABLE's Web site (www.v-enable.com) will serve as an interactive hub for discussion and education in the area of voice-enabled application development. The site has information on mobile speech recognition applications, products, development tools and tutorials, and provides a forum for the exchange of information among voice-enabled application developers.

For more information on V-ENABLE's Developer Program, please contact Simon JC Nash at simon.nash@v-enable.com / 858-824-1888 or 858-692-7626 to schedule an appointment to speak with V-ENABLE during the BREW Conference in San Diego, May 31 - June 2, 2006.

About V-ENABLE

V-ENABLE is the leading provider of mobile search solutions optimized for accessing and presenting content and information over mobile networks. V-ENABLE's patent-pending mobile voice search allows mobile users to simply search using their voice and receive personalized content and information in a visual format on their mobile phone. The V-ENABLE mobile voice search interface software is a unique client-server solution, available for carriers, application developers and publishers using BREW, JAVA, SYMBIAN, WAP and xHTML platforms.

Mobile voice search applications, powered by V-ENABLE technology, are currently available on Verizon Wireless, ALLTEL, U.S. Cellular, and Leap Communications. The company, founded in 2001, is headquartered in San Diego, CA. V-ENABLE was founded by wireless experts from Nokia, Motorola, PacketVideo and Cisco. For more information, visit www.V-ENABLE.com.

About ClearSky Mobile Media

ClearSky Mobile Media powers the wireless entertainment initiatives of wireless carriers and other consumer-oriented companies. ClearSky's complete portfolio of content and hosted delivery platforms produces unparalleled speed to market and ongoing customer satisfaction. ClearSky's customer base spans North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. ClearSky is privately held and headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Learn more at www.ClearSkyMobileMedia.com.

About go2

go2 owns and operates the go2 network of mobile, local search and directory websites containing Yellow Page, movie guide and other local information. go2 directories have industry-leading distribution through one-of-a-kind multi-category placements on the wireless Web menus of most major U.S. carriers. With millions of businesses listed in go2's database, go2's local search directories provide fast, convenient access to local information, including movie theater show times and customer specials and promotions. All go2 directories are fully integrated and feature one-touch calling and turn-by-turn directions together with detailed information on many U.S. businesses, including products and brands carried, hours of operations, etc. go2 Advertisers include ABC, American Express, AMF Bowling, Holiday Inn, Jamba Juice and ProFlowers.com.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., go2 is a privately held company. go2 holds or licenses several U.S. patents for location-based, Yellow Page-like directory services on mobile devices. For more information, visit www.go2.com.

About RockeTalk

RockeTalk's goal is to empower people to get their message out by making unified, interactive, multimedia messaging a reality on mobile phones. To meet this goal, RockeTalk has designed, developed and deployed an advanced messaging service for mobile phones that provides fast, easy-to-use, rich messaging, discovery and interpersonal communications between individuals and groups. RockeTalk facilitates a new form of self-expression that informs, entertains and connects people through the content they create. The service is highly functional, elegant in its simplicity and once it is actively used, the value becomes obvious and the service becomes addictive.

With 1.9 billion wireless subscribers worldwide, the potential for interactive multimedia messaging on the mobile phone is significant. Today, RockeTalk powered services are shipping on over 35 models of mobile phones and support every major device operating system including: Symbian, BREW, J2ME, and Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0/2003.

About Savaje Technologies

SavaJe Technologies delivers the Mobile Java Experience(TM). The company's SavaJe Mobile Platform(TM) radically simplifies and accelerates the development of highly customizable, richly branded and secure user interfaces across mobile feature phone handsets. This enables operators and manufacturers for the first time to fully exploit the branding, marketing and revenue potential of mobile phones. SavaJe is backed by leading venture capital firms, including Investcorp, VantagePoint Venture Partners, Ridgewood Capital, RRE Ventures and New Venture Partners, as well as the strategic investment arms of Vodafone, T-Mobile and Orange. SavaJe maintains global headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass., and European offices in Cambridge, U.K.

About Tele ATLAS

Founded in 1984, Tele ATLAS delivers the digital maps and dynamic location content that power the world's most essential geographic solutions. The information is the foundation for a wide range of personal and in-car navigation systems, mobile and Internet map applications that help GPS system users find the places, products and services they need, wherever they are. Tele ATLAS also works with business partners who deliver critical applications for emergency, business fleet and infrastructure services. The company employs 2,300 full-time staff and contract cartographers at offices in 20 countries around the world and uses a sophisticated network of thousands of sources to regularly update its maps, which to date cover more than 50 countries around the world. Tele ATLAS is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (TA6) and on Euronext Amsterdam (TA). For more information, visit www.teleatlas.com.

About Xringer Inc.

Xringer is a leading provider of superior quality media content and entertainment applications for mobile devices around the world. Through partnerships with top tier wireless carriers and popular entertainment labels, Xringer creates the ultimate mobile personalization and entertainment experience. Xringer collaborates with popular media outlets and entertainment artists to deliver highly effective mobile marketing and promotional campaigns for the world's top brands. Over 100 million mobile subscribers can access Xringer's easy-to-use mobile media applications and services throughout North America, South America, Europe and Australia. More information about Xringer is available at www.xringer.com.

Source: Business Wire

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