OZ Adds America Online, Inc.'s New Instant Pictures Feature to the OZ Mobile IM Client Solution for the AOL Instant Messenger -AIM- Service

Business Wire, March 14, 2005

NEW ORLEANS -- OZ, the leading enabler of mobile messaging services, today announced that it will add America Online, Inc.'s new Instant Pictures feature to the OZ Mobile IM Client solution for the AOL(R) Instant Messenger(TM) (AIM(R)) service. The picture-enabled OZ Mobile IM Client is now available to carriers and will be demonstrated in both the AOL(R) Mobile and OZ booths, numbers 331 and 3120, respectively, during the 2005 CTIA Wireless tradeshow in New Orleans, Louisiana. E[acute accent]The OZ Mobile IM Client with AOL's new Instant Pictures feature enables AOL(R) members and AIM(R) users to use their mobile AIM service to send instant pictures to friends and family members using mobile devices by simply inserting an image into the AIM(R) conversation. Recipients see a thumbnail image on their mobile AIM(R) screen that they can click to expand. They can then reply with their own mobile Instant Picture for a fun picture sharing experience with anyone and everyone on their AIM(R) Buddy List(R) feature. E[acute accent]"With the widespread adoption of camera phones and mobile instant messaging, consumers are demanding new services that enhance their experience, adding both value and enjoyment," said Skuli Mogensen, CEO of OZ. "Through AOL's Mobile Developer Program, OZ is enabling carriers and consumers alike to realize the benefits of sending mobile instant messages with photos. Our picture-enabled IM client will enrich the mobile user's experience while helping mobile operators tap into new revenue streams." E[acute accent]AOL's new Instant Pictures feature is the latest addition to the OZ Mobile IM Client solution. OZ enables carriers and handset manufacturers to offer consumers a branded and full color mobile AIM service that helps them stay connected with the millions of Americans using AOL's instant messaging network. E[acute accent]"Consumer demand is clear. According to IDC, 47 million camera phones will ship this year alone," said Himesh Bhise, vice president and general manager, AOL Mobile, America Online, Inc. "We are delighted that OZ was able to take advantage of our Mobile Developer Program to develop a picture-enabled OZ Mobile IM Client that will help carriers to bring this innovative and fun new service to mobile users everywhere."

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E[acute accent]OZ empowers consumers to stay connected with mobile IM and email solutions that provide users with a seamless and always-on mobile messaging experience. Working with the leading mobile operators, portals/ISPs and handset manufacturers, OZ delivers innovative and standards-based solutions that provide rich and fully integrated messaging experiences on over 20 million mobile devices. OZ is proud to count among its customers and partners: AOL(R), Cingular, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Siemens, SonyEricsson, Sprint, TCL& Alcatel Mobile Phones and T-Mobile USA(R). OZ is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The Company also has regional offices in the US and Europe. E[acute accent]OZ Communications and the OZ logo are trademarks of OZ Communications Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.