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July 11, 2006

From VSDA

Maybe a reason why the industry is in a decline. 

From a major player in the industry.

"We are here to do business and don't have the time to talk to people like you." 

"Talk to our PR people or go to our website for information."

The tone of the show itself was set with the keynotes when there was few if any smiles on the stage other then those of winners of retailing awards.

The industry has been flat for some time as has been much of the home entertainment industry.

The flat sales tend to mirror the less disposal income that families have had to spend since 9-11.

The high cost of gas just to get back and forth to work just makes it work.

There is over saturation of the market and a lack of quality material out there.

Add this to the fact that the retailers know that digital downloads are on the way and they will be controlled by the companies turning out the product and possibly the end is near for the mom and pop stores that can't afford all the equipment that will be needed to go digital.

The shake out is coming and it can be found in expressions in the faces of those selling and in the tone of their voices.

Try as they might they know it is coming and there is nothing that they can do to stop it.

Maybe I would be testy also towards the press also if I knew what future lay ahead of me like they do.

 

William Hoehne

 

 

 

 

 

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Wild Blue Yonder to Air 'WealthTV' Content on Frontier Airlines

 

Premier Luxury Lifestyle Network to be Featured on All Frontier Flights

 Starting in September, Frontier Airlines' in-flight entertainment network, Wild Blue Yonder, welcomes aboard 30 minutes of television content from WealthTV, the premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment network distributed by more than 75 U.S. cable and telco TV service providers. The partnership allows Wild Blue Yonder to continue to deliver compelling, exclusive content to its high-end demographic of business and leisure travelers while WealthTV garners further national exposure of its programming to a target audience.

The WealthTV programming, focusing on destination travel, fashion, luxury cars, real estate, and health, will be customized for the Wild Blue Yonder format of "10-Minute TV." It will be mixed in with Wild Blue Yonder's existing lineup that airs for free on every seat-back television on all Frontier national and international flights.

"WealthTV's shows feature high-quality production and relevant content that is by nature targeted to an affluent audience, one that reflects Frontier's average $99,000 household-income demographic," said David Valdez, Vice President, National Sales for Wild Blue Yonder. "We are opening up this opportunity to advertisers whose message and brand mesh with the prestige and affluence reflected in this programming," Valdez said.

"Whether traveling for business or pleasure, airline passengers want to relax and enjoy luxury experiences while on board. Wild Blue Yonder and Frontier Airlines are delivering the experience that today's travelers are seeking," stated Charles Herring, president of WealthTV. "Featuring segments of our shows on Wild Blue Yonder will further build our brand and promote our linear high-definition services."

About Wild Blue Yonder Network

Wild Blue Yonder Network TV channel and magazine is produced for Frontier Airlines by Mphasis on Frontier, a division of Mphasis Integrated, an award-winning Denver-based communications firm. Mphasis Integrated delivers a unique business model comprised of five specialty marketing companies: HenryGill Advertising, an A.A.A.A. member and full-service advertising and media agency; Clarus Public Relations, offering media relations, internal relations and special events services; Strata Interactive, providing online and interactive marketing services; Proxy Partners, a national partner-marketing agency representing what's next in sponsorship, business development, product placement and niche advertising sales services for emerging channels; and the Wild Blue Yonder Network, the in-flight entertainment TV channel, magazine and Internet site for Frontier Airlines. To find out more, visit www.gowildblueyonder.com.

About WealthTV

WealthTV is the premier lifestyle, entertainment and informational network -- the destination for exclusive and original programming. Televised 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, WealthTV supplies viewers with informative shows that provide invaluable insight on what every American dreams of. From travel secrets to fast cars, better etiquette to better investing, WealthTV delivers these and much more. The network fills a television vacuum by delivering intellectually stimulating, thought-provoking entertainment and always-unbiased news from an insider's perspective. For more information, please visit www.wealthtv.net.

About Frontier Airlines

Currently in its 12th year of operations, Denver-based Frontier Airlines is the second largest jet service carrier at Denver International Airport, employing approximately 4,700 aviation professionals. With 52 aircraft and the youngest Airbus fleet in North America, Frontier offers 24 channels of DIRECTV(R) service and the free Wild Blue Yonder Channel in every seatback, along with 33 inches of legroom in an all coach configuration. In conjunction with Frontier JetExpress operated by Horizon Air, Frontier operates routes linking its Denver hub to 48 cities in 28 states spanning the nation from coast to coast, to seven cities in Mexico, and to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Frontier's maintenance and engineering department has received the Federal Aviation Administration's highest award, the Diamond Certificate of Excellence, in recognition of 100 percent of its maintenance and engineering employees completing advanced aircraft maintenance training programs, for seven consecutive years. In July 2005, Frontier ranked as one of the "Top 10 Domestic Airlines" as determined by readers of Travel & Leisure magazine. Frontier provides capacity information and other operating statistics on its Web site, which may be viewed at www.frontierairlines.com.

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Rolls-Royce transformará su red con servicio VoIP administrado de Nortel


 

- Acondicionamiento de red de voz, por 20 millones de dólares, ayudará a mejorar servicio de telecomunicaciones y reducir costes

Rolls-Royce, un proveedor de sistemas energéticos y de servicios líder en el mundo, transformará toda su red telefónica en una sola y avanzada red que ofrecerá servicios VoIP basándose en tecnología de Nortel* [NYSE: NT, TSX: NT] según un acuerdo de servicios administrados por siete años con un valor estimado de 20 millones de dólares.

Este acuerdo hará de Nortel el proveedor preferente de soluciones de telefonía corporativa para la nueva red de voz global de Rolls-Royce, que inicialmente atiende a 26.500 usuarios en el Reino Unido, Estados Unidos, Canadá, Noruega, Alemania y Francia.

"Seleccionamos a Nortel para esta importante transformación en infraestructura telefónica y de red porque ellos realmente entienden nuestras necesidades de comunicación y cómo simplificar nuestra infraestructura de red", dijo Jim Reed, director de adquisiciones de TI para Rolls-Royce. "La experiencia y los conocimientos especializados de Nortel en la entrega de un servicio administrado muy competitivo y completo así como también su capacidad de estructurar redes grandes y confiables diseñadas para la oferta de nuevos servicios nos convencieron para seleccionarlo como nuestro proveedor de comunicaciones preferente".

"Éste es un verdadero hito para Nortel", señaló Peter Kelly, presidente de soluciones corporativas de Nortel en Europa y el Medio Oriente. "Nuestros conocimientos especializados comprobados en administración e integración de redes de voz y datos nos capacitan para proporcionar un método que ayudará a simplificar la telefonía de Rolls-Royce y ofrecer una plataforma que también aborde sus futuros requerimientos en comunicaciones".

La nueva red de voz global de Rolls-Royce ofrecerá servicios de llamada de voz completos; voz, fax y mensajes de correo electrónico unificados, además de una plataforma para introducir servicios de movilidad avanzados para comunicaciones y colaboración virtualmente en cualquier momento y lugar.

Nortel proporcionará servicios de ciclo de vida completo para la red Rolls-Royce desde la cartera de Servicios Globales Nortel. Esto incluirá diseño, integración y despliegue de software y equipos de telefonía IP, junto con administración y mantenimiento de la red basada en TDM existente y la nueva red VoIP. La administración y el mantenimiento de red consistirá en monitoreo remoto de fallas con vigilancia de red proactiva, acuerdos de nivel de servicio definidos por usuario para respuesta y resolución, movimientos y cambios, generación de informes de clientes completos y una administración de servicio dedicada.

La solución VoIP para empresas de Nortel dará a Rolls-Royce incluirá Nortel Communication Server 1000, Nortel CallPilot* para voz, fax y correo electrónico unificados accesibles desde cualquier ubicación y los servicios de movilidad de Nortel.

Los Servicios globales de Nortel incluyen una completa gama de servicios integrados para diseño, despliegue, administración y mantenimiento de soluciones para red de múltiples distribuidores punto a punto, incluida la migración sin interrupción a tecnologías de siguiente generación.

Acerca de Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce, el proveedor líder en el mundo de servicios y sistemas energéticos para uso en tierra, mar y aire, opera en cuatro mercados globales: aeroespacial civil, aeroespacial de defensa, infantería de marina y energía.

Rolls-Royce cuenta con una amplia base de clientes compuesta por 600 aerolíneas, 4.000 operadores de helicópteros y aeronaves y corporativos, 160 ejércitos y más de 2000 clientes en compañías navieras, incluyéndose 70 fuerzas navales. La compañía tiene clientes de la industria energética en 120 países. Rolls-Royce es un líder tecnológico que da empleo a cerca de 36.000 personas en instalaciones de oficina, fábrica y servicio en 50 países. Para más información, visite el sitio web de Rolls-Royce en www.rolls-royce.com.

Acerca de Nortel

Nortel es un destacado líder en el despliegue de capacidades de comunicación que mejoran la experiencia humana, impulsan y potencian el comercio global, además de asegurar y proteger la información más importante a nivel mundial. Nuestras tecnologías de próxima generación, tanto a nivel de proveedores de servicios como de empresas, mejoran el acceso y las redes centrales, son compatibles con las aplicaciones multimedia y empresariales y ayudan a eliminar las barreras actuales, consiguiendo una mayor eficacia, velocidad y resultados gracias a la simplificación de las redes y la conexión de las personas con la información. Nortel tiene negocios en más de 150 países. Más información disponible a través de la página web de Nortel en www.nortel.com. Para conocer las últimas noticias de Nortel visite la página www.nortel.com/news.

Ciertas declaraciones de este comunicado de prensa pueden contener palabras como "podría", "espera", "puede", "anticipa", "cree", "tiene la intención", estima ", planea", "contempla", "busca" o un lenguaje similar que se consideran declaraciones prospectivas o información prospectiva de acuerdo con la legislación sobre valores vigente. Estas declaraciones están basadas en las expectativas, estimados, previsiones y proyecciones actuales de Nortel sobre el entorno de explotación, escenario económico y mercados en los que opera Nortel. Estas declaraciones están sujetas a supuestos, riesgos e incertidumbres importantes de difícil previsión, por lo que el resultado real puede diferir de manera importante. Además, los resultados o acontecimientos reales podrían diferir materialmente de los que se contemplan en estas declaraciones prospectivas como resultado de lo siguiente (i) riesgos e incertidumbres relacionados con las regularizaciones de Nortel y asuntos similares, entre los que se incluyen: Las regularización más reciente de Nortel y las dos regularizaciones anteriores de sus estados financieros, el impacto negativo en Nortel y en NNL de su regularización más reciente y el retraso en la presentación de sus estados financieros e informes periódicos relacionados; pleitos judiciales, multas, penalizaciones o liquidaciones, o cualquier otra multa administrativa importante u otras penalizaciones o sanciones, relacionadas con las investigaciones criminales y administrativas en curso que afecten a Nortel en los Estados Unidos y Canadá; cualquier pleito civil o sanción pendiente importante no incluida en el acuerdo propuesto de la demanda colectiva; cualquier pago en efectivo importante o disolución importante de las posiciones de capital de Nortel resultante de la finalización y aprobación de su acuerdo de la demanda colectiva propuesta, o si dicho acuerdo para la demanda colectiva propuesta no se finaliza, cualquier acuerdo importante o concesión de daños en relación con dichas demandas colectivas; cualquier remedio sin éxito de la debilidad material de Nortel en el control interno de la preparación de informes resultando en una incapacidad de preparar informes precisos sobre los resultados de las operaciones y la condición financiera de Nortel de una manera puntual; el tiempo necesario para poner en ejecución las medidas reparadoras de Nortel; la incapacidad de Nortel a la hora de acceder, en su actual forma, a su autorización permanente presentada ante la Comisión de Cambio y Bolsa (SEC) de los Estados Unidos, y la calificación crediticia por debajo de la calidad de inversión de Nortel y cualquier otro efecto adverso en su calificación crediticia debido a la regularización de los estados financieros de Nortel; cualquier efecto adverso en las transacciones empresariales de Nortel y el en precio de mercado de sus valores cotizados públicamente provocado por una continua publicidad negativa relacionada con las regularizaciones de Nortel; la incapacidad potencial de Nortel a la hora de atraer o conservar el personal necesario para lograr sus objetivos empresariales; cualquier incumplimiento de los requisitos necesarios y continuos para cotizar las acciones públicamente en la NYSE o en TSX por parte de Nortel que provocase que NYSE o el TSX iniciasen procedimientos de suspensión de cotización o la retirada de las acciones del mercado; (ii) riesgos e incertidumbres relacionados con las actividades empresariales de Nortel, incluyendo: fluctuaciones anuales y trimestrales de los resultados de explotación de Nortel; demanda reducida y presiones de precios sobre sus productos debido a condiciones económicas internacionales, competencia importante, política de precios de la competencia, inversión de capital precavida por parte de los clientes, una mayor consolidación del sector, tecnologías en rápida evolución, normativas del sector en evolución, lanzamientos frecuentes de nuevos productos y productos con ciclos de vida muy breves, y otras tendencias y características del sector que afecten el sector de telecomunicaciones; la suficiencia de acciones de regularización anunciadas recientemente, incluyendo el potencial de costos reales más altos en los que se podrían incurrir en relación con estas acciones de reestructuración en comparación con los costos estimados de dichas acciones y la capacidad de lograr los objetivos en cuanto a ahorros y reducciones del déficit del pasivo flotante de pensiones de Nortel; cualquier efecto adverso importante en el rendimiento de Nortel si sus expectativas sobre la demanda de productos determinados prueban ser incorrectas o debido a ciertas barreras en sus esfuerzos de expansión internacional; cualquier reducción en los resultados de explotación de Nortel y cualquier volatilidad relacionada con sus valores cotizados públicamente originada por cualquier descenso en su margen bruto, o por las fluctuaciones en el cambio de moneda extranjera; cualquier acontecimiento negativo relacionado con el contrato de suministro de Nortel y contratos de fabricación, incluyendo como resultado el empleo de un solo proveedor para los componentes de soluciones de conexión en red ópticos de importancia clave, y cualquier defecto u error en los productos de Nortel actuales o planificados; cualquier impacto negativo en Nortel por su incumplimiento a la hora de lograr sus objetivos de transformación empresarial; deducciones adicionales en los estimados para todos parte de sus impuestos diferidos; el fracaso de Nortel a la hora de proteger sus derechos de propiedad intelectual, o cualquier veredicto o sentencia adversa en pleitos sobre la propiedad intelectual; cambios por el entorno normativo de Internet o de otros aspectos del sector; el fracaso de Nortel a la hora de explotar o integrar con éxito sus adquisiciones estratégicas, o su fracaso a la hora de consumar o de triunfar con sus alianzas estratégicas; cualquier efecto negativo por el fracaso de Nortel a la hora de desarrollar de manera adecuada su control financiero y administrativo, procesos de preparación de informes, y la gestión e incremento de las actividades empresariales, o crear una estrategia de gestión de riesgos efectiva; y (iii) riesgos e incertidumbres relacionados con la liquidez, acuerdos de financiación y capital de Nortel, incluyendo: el impacto de la regularización de Nortel más reciente y de dos regularizaciones de sus estados financieros anteriores; cualquier incapacidad de Nortel a la hora de gestionar las fluctuaciones de activo líquido para financiar las demandas de capital circulante o lograr sus objetivos empresariales de una manera puntual, u obtener fuentes adicionales de financiación; altos niveles de deuda, limitaciones que impidan a Nortel capitalizar oportunidades empresariales debido a convenios de sus líneas de crédito, o limiten la obtención de deuda con garantía adicional de acuerdo con las disposiciones de los bonos que gobiernan ciertas emisiones de deuda pública de Nortel y de las disposiciones de sus líneas de crédito; cualquier incremento en la restricción de efectivo que afecte a Nortel si es incapaz de asegurar un apoyo alternativo para las obligaciones surgidas en ciertas actividades empresariales de curso normal, o cualquier incapacidad por parte de las subsidiarias de Nortel de proporcionarles la suficiente financiación; cualquier efecto negativo que sufra Nortel como consecuencia de la necesidad de realizar mayores contribuciones a los planes pensiones definidos en el futuro o la exposición a los riesgos de los créditos otorgados al consumidor, - la incapacidad de los clientes a la hora de afrontar las obligaciones de pago de acuerdo con las disposiciones de financiación de los consumidores; cualquier impacto negativo en la capacidad de Nortel de realizar adquisiciones futuras, obtener capital, emitir deuda o conservar empleados, originado por la volatilidad de los precios de las acciones y reducciones adicionales en el precio del mercado o de los valores de cotización pública de Nortel, o cualquier futura consolidación de acciones que resulte en una menor capitalización total del mercado o afecto adverso en la liquidez de las acciones comunes de Nortel. Para obtener información adicional sobre estos y otros factores, consulte la Memoria Anual de Nortel en el Formulario Form10-K/A, el Informe Trimestral en el Formulario 10-Q y otras presentaciones de Nortel ante la SEC. A no ser que lo exijan las leyes vigentes sobre el mercado de valores, Nortel rechaza cualquier intención u obligación de actualizar o revisar cualquier declaración prospectiva, ya sea como resultado de nueva información, acontecimientos futuros o cualquier otra causa.

*Nortel, el logotipo de Nortel y Globemark son marcas registradas de Nortel Networks.

Source: Nortel

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Ahee Jewelers Honors Top Four 2006 Bacardi Bayview Mackinac Overall Winning Skippers With Prestigious Tag Heuer Formula 1 Stainless Steel Sports Watches

 

Because Having the Correct Time Means Winning the Race

 Ahee Jewelers of Grosse Pointe Woods today announced the company's support of the 2006 Bacardi Bayview Mackinac Race by offering four first prizes, one to each of the four overall division winners finishing the historic 82nd consecutive sail from Port Huron to Mackinac Island.

Race chairman Lance Smotherman said, "Bayview Mackinac Race sailors are passionate about their sport, so it is only fitting that we welcome Ahee Jewelers to our growing list of extraordinary sponsors. It is a great honor for the event to have the Ahee family support our skippers and to provide them with an award for their finish times."

"Our family's passion for fine jewelry and customer satisfaction began in 1947 and continues with each generation. The beliefs and philosophies of my father, Edmund T. Ahee have flourished, along with his dedication for supporting numerous charities and community causes," said Peter Ahee, President of the Grosse Pointe Woods based company.

"The same holds true for Bayview Mackinac sailors," continued Smotherman "This is the 82nd consecutive race to Mackinac testing skill, seamanship and endurance. The race has endured because of the strong, passionate people who love the sport and who love the many joys and challenges of competition. It is historic and honored for its best in class organization and superb leadership of its race organizers, past and present."

This year, the Ahee family will award four Tag Heuer stainless steel Formula 1 Quartz Chronograph bracelet watches, one to each of the top overall division winners. They are top of the line sport watches designed exclusively for people who take leisure seriously. Meant for action ... surfing, skiing, sailing, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 is also the ideal watch to wear at the party on Mackinac and at the Bacardi Bayview Mackinac Race awards dinner in September. The Ahees will engrave each watch with the year, name of the race and the finish time.

Bayview Yacht Club sits on the banks of the Detroit River at the mouth of Lake St. Clair. Recently celebrating its 91st birthday, the club has a colorful and unique history having survived the Great Depression and World War II. Today, it is widely respected as one of the premier sailing clubs in the world and is noted for the many America's Cup and Whitbred sailors among its crews. The club is located at 100 Clairpointe in Detroit. For further information, please access the website at http://www.byc.com/ .

Edmund T. Ahee Jewelers is believed to have one of the largest and finest collections of jewelry and timepieces in the Midwest. The luxurious store is located at 20139 Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan; telephone number is 313.886.4600; website address is http://www.ahee.com/ .

Source: Bayview Yacht Club

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'Introduction to Content & Delivery Fundamentals' to Be Featured at Upcoming C4-Sports Show

 

Two Free Sessions Focused on Educating Attendees on Content Delivery

 C4-Sports, the first electronic media trade show dedicated wholly to sports technology, announced today that it will be hosting "Introduction to Content & Delivery Fundamentals," a two-day event to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on July 18 and 19. The two sessions are open to all C4-Sports registrants and will analyze growing trends in content rights management and content delivery.

Moderated by John Abel, senior vice president, USTelecom Association, both sessions will give attendees the opportunity to question panelists about viable solutions that are available at every level of sports, regardless of budget. Attendees will learn about the business and technical challenges that arise with various content rights management and protection issues, and they will be given a technical introduction to the different content delivery methods available, such as repurposing content to mobile devices, wireless, HD format, digital signage, simulcasting, video streaming, and datacasting.

"A lot of sports professionals and content owners are aware of what is out there today in terms of content delivery methods, such as podcasting and video streaming; however, many just need an introduction in order to gain a better grasp on what it all means," said Gene Sanders, general manager, C4-Sports. "At these sessions, industry experts will discuss how to better leverage content, as well as make it more effective, in order to positively impact and drive revenue for an organization. Fans want sports content, and advertisers are willing to pay to reach these markets."

The first session, "An Overview of the HD Landscape," will be held on Tuesday, July 18, and will examine the important role content delivery plays within an organization. The session will explore the specific benefits of producing and broadcasting sports content in HD, such as increasing revenue streams and enhancing the viewing experience. Individuals participating include Steve Lampen, multimedia technology manager, Belden CDT; Dan Mance, chief technology officer, Harris Digital Signs; Joe Lograsso, vice president of sales, United States and Latin America, Miranda Technologies; Mark Daniel, lead - Global Media Initiatives, EMC Corporation; and Leigh Herman, marketing manager, Professional Audio & Video Products, Sony Broadcast & Production Systems Division.

Session two, "Profiting from Technology," scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, will educate attendees on content rights management and discuss the importance of content protection, such as encryption methods. The session will also examine new content delivery methods, such as display systems, digital signage, and wireless applications. Participants include Andre Floyd, marketing manager, SXRD Systems, Sony Broadcast & Production Systems Division; Rich Routman, vice president of business development, Collegiate Images; Richard Dixon, vice president of sales and strategic relations, Me, Inc. (a division of The SCO Group); Douglas Hines, president and CEO, ScorePAD Sports, Inc.; and Mark Lemmons, chief technology officer, Thought Equity.

"Both of these panels are filled with very high-quality people who are deep into video production, digital content asset management, licensing of content, and repurposing content for multiple platforms across different media," said USTelecom's John Abel, moderator for both sessions. "These panelists possess a wealth of knowledge that would be impossible to replicate elsewhere, and this is a great opportunity for attendees to find out about the future of sports content and how to monetize sports video and digital content assets."

"C4-Sports is revolutionary because of its specific focus, versus the 'general all-purpose event for all people's interests' show,'" said Me Inc.'s Richard Dixon, panelist for the July 19 session. "I have been attending and participating in trade shows and events throughout the world for over 35 years, and this is the one event that has been specifically targeted for showcasing technologies for sports and sports content. It is clearly on target for sports organizations, athletic directors, colleges, universities, coaches, players, and production service-related businesses."

For more information about "Introduction to Content & Delivery Fundamentals" or to register for the C4-Sports show online, visit http://www.c4-sports.com/.

About C4-Sports

C4-Sports is the only exclusive exposition and conference dedicated to the sports content industry. Attracting athletic directors, facility managers, sports broadcasters, coaches, and athletes from across the nation, it will provide exhibitors with the unique opportunity to network with these professionals. More than 5,000 sports professionals are expected to converge in Las Vegas on July 17-19 for this dynamic marketplace of sports technologies, products, services, and ideas. More information about C4-Sports is available online at http://www.c4-sports.com/.

Source: C4-Sports

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Nokia Content Discoverer Provides Global Distribution Channel for SNAP Mobile Multiplayer Games

 

Nokia's On-Device Portal Solution Makes Java-Based SNAP Multiplayer Mobile Games Available for Download And Purchase Over Millions of Nokia S60 and Series 40 Handsets

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today announced it will provide SNAP Mobile multiplayer games for download and purchase through its Nokia Content Discoverer on-device portal solution, embedded in millions of Nokia devices based on S60 and Series 40 currently available in markets worldwide.

The new arrangement provides mobile gaming publishers and developers a global distribution channel, enabling them to reach users of all Nokia Content Discoverer enabled Nokia handsets. Nokia Content Discoverer, representing the evolution of Nokia's end-to-end Preminet content discovery and delivery ecosystem for mobile operators, offers a collection of shopping mall "stores" or "catalogs" that afford mobile subscribers easy access to downloadable content from branded content providers, leading content aggregators and their mobile service provider.

Beginning in the second half of 2006, connected multiplayer titles developed on Nokia's SNAP Mobile platform will be available in selected markets through a dedicated catalog location to any user with a Nokia handset that features the Nokia Content Discoverer client. Already embedded as an on-device portal in nine Nokia handset models comprising millions of devices currently in the marketplace, Nokia Content Discoverer is slated to ship on an additional six Nokia handset models to global markets by the end of 2006.

"The Nokia Content Discoverer on-device portal provides a powerful tool that makes it easy for mobile subscribers to experience connected multiplayer gaming on millions of handsets based on the world's leading mobile device platforms," said Petteri Putkiranta, Director of Platform Solutions, Forum Nokia, Nokia's global developer support program. "The new availability of Nokia's Java-based SNAP Mobile games through Nokia Content Discoverer gives publishers and developers a direct pathway to users seeking the interactive experience of in-game competition against friends or community members."

"Connected mobile gameplay with friends is a fast-growing trend in mobile entertainment and Nokia Content Discoverer now provides a quick and efficient way for mobile consumers to find, try and purchase the latest multiplayer game titles," said Lisa Waits, Head of Nokia's SNAP Mobile. "Using SNAP Mobile and Nokia Content Discoverer, mobile game publishers, developers and operators now have an excellent channel model to drive content and data traffic revenues from the market demand for connected mobile games."

Using Nokia Content Discoverer, mobile subscribers are able to easily discover, download and purchase localized content, applications and services, including Symbian C++ applications for S60, Java(TM) games and productivity applications, logos and background images, ring tones and True Tones, video clips and files, full-track music and Flash content. Mobile users will experience a greatly enhanced content shopping experience through Nokia Content Discoverer's advanced on-device caching of content catalog metadata and integrated preview/prelisten and installation capabilities, speeding time to discovery and download, and facilitating easy purchase of mobile content.

Nokia Content Discoverer is currently embedded in select Nokia devices based on S60 and Series 40 technology, including the Nokia Nseries multimedia computers (Nokia N70, Nokia N71, Nokia N72 and Nokia N80), Nokia Eseries devices for enterprise users (Nokia E60, Nokia E61 and Nokia E70), Nokia 3250 handsets currently available in mainland China and Nokia 6131 devices in China and other Asia-Pacific markets. The on-device portal also is slated to be shipped by the end of 2006 to markets worldwide embedded on six additional Nokia handset models, including the Nokia N73, Nokia N93, Nokia E50, Nokia 5500, Nokia 6070 and Nokia 6233.

Nokia's SNAP Mobile, the most comprehensive mobile gaming community solution, is now available for connected mobile game development and publishing, as well as mobile game community development. It delivers a quality connected game playing experience to users by harnessing the versatility of Java(TM)-based mobile content on a wide variety of Java(TM) MIDP2.0 compliant phones.

For more information on the Nokia's SNAP Mobile online communities, please visit http://www.snapmobile.nokia.com

For SNAP Mobile development tools and information, please visit http://forum.nokia.com/games/snapmobile

More information about Nokia Content Discoverer is available online at www.nokia.com/ncd

About Forum Nokia

Nokia's global developer program, Forum Nokia connects developers to tools, technical information, support, and distribution channels they can use to build and market applications around the globe. From offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and Singapore, Forum Nokia provides technical and business development support to developers and operators to assist them in achieving their goal of successfully launching applications and services to consumers and enterprises. More information is available at www.forum.nokia.com.

About Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

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Source: Nokia

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