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Surfkitchen announces integration of Qualcomm’s uiOne offering with its On-Device Portal apps

uiOne Offering To Simplify Content Provisioning Systems For Mobile Operators

CTIA, SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (October 23, 2007) - SurfKitchen, a leader in On-Device Portal (ODP) applications, today announced it will integrate its on-device portal (ODP) solutions with Qualcomm’s uiOne™ offering. Qualcomm’s uiOne offering provides advanced user interface capabilities to present truly personalized ODPs. The first commercial applications are expected to be available in the first quarter of 2008. The integration of the uiOne offering with SurfKitchen’s range of solutions will enable operators to support simultaneous dynamic content service updates across a wide range of handsets, independent of air interface and standard types. This will provide operators with a competitive differentiator in markets where they support multiple devices on their networks by leveraging a single managed infrastructure. “As BREW has evolved, so have its wide range of offerings and solutions for wireless operators, publishers and developers to leverage as they see fit,” said Mitch Oliver, vice president, solutions and marketing for Qualcomm Internet Services. “Qualcomm remains committed to offering modular and flexible solutions that ensure maximum benefit to all members of the wireless value chain. Our collaboration with SurfKitchen is yet another example of the flexibility and openness of BREW in supporting ODP applications.” “The integration of the uiOne offering within our ODP solutions is a natural step toward providing wireless subscribers with increased access in a personalized way on their mobile devices,” said Michel Quazza, CEO, SurfKitchen. “SurfKitchen is pleased to work with Qualcomm to offer BREW wireless subscribers access to a truly integrated end user experience through our ODP applications, while also providing wireless operators with a streamlined way to provide their end users with a consistent user experience across all mobile devices on their networks.” SurfKitchen’s ODP products are currently developed for Symbian, Java and Windows Mobile environments and have been deployed by global operators such as Orange Group, Telefonica Moviles Espana, Telstra, Maxis, Etisalat and Saudi Telecom. About SurfKitchen SurfKitchen is uniquely focused on delivering a mobile end-user experience superior to alternative browser based solutions. SurfKitchen’s simple logical menus ensure easy discovery, consumption and repeat usage of mobile data services. Simplifying the end user experience improves subscriber satisfaction, encourages adoption and promotes operator brand identity. SurfKitchen’s platform enables digital content to be sent over-the-air and stored on a wide range of handsets from feature phones to smartphones, ensuring the end-user always has fresh content. SurfKitchen provides service providers with the right applications and comprehensive support to increase data usage, customer loyalty and ultimately reduce churn. Its list of high profile customers, combined with SurfKitchen’s unique expertise, has resulted in SurfKitchen becoming the market leader in On-Device Portal Applications delivering a dynamic user experience. BREW solutions change the way people relate to wireless data services. By enabling the discovery and delivery of high-value content, BREW creates opportunities for the wireless industry to enhance consumers’ mobile data experience. Qualcomm’s comprehensive and targeted BREW Signature Solutions offer reduced time to market and lower capital investment for companies providing mobile products and services. Customers also can benefit from several modular BREW offerings, including uiOne, deliveryOne™ and QPoint™, which provide the foundation for customer-differentiated wireless data capabilities. For more information visit: www.surfkitchen.com

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