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Let Freedom Ring: Motorola Delivers MOTOMUSIC Mobile Devices that Offer Consumers Choice in Mobile Music

New MOTORIZR™ Z6 is the first Motorola MOTOMUSIC mobile device to integrate the Full Suite of Microsoft Windows Media™ technologies

Las Vegas – 8 Jan. 2007 – Today at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced it is delivering on an existing relationship with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) to integrate Microsoft Windows Media technologies, into Motorola’s MOTOMUSIC mobile devices. Motorola and Microsoft have been working to build new music mobile devices that bring choice to consumers.

Built on Motorola’s new Linux™-Java™ software platform, the MOTOMUSIC devices give consumers an easy music sync experience with Windows Media Player on Windows XP and Vista-based PCs and access to content from a wide range of online music stores from around the world. Now consumers can not only take their personal CD collections with them, but also can transfer music acquired from hundreds of download or subscription stores and playback on their Motorola handsets¹.

The MOTORIZR Z6 will be the first Motorola handset to include Microsoft Windows Media technologies including Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM), Windows Media Audio (WMA) and Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). This eye-catching new slider offers simple connectivity to Windows-based PCs via the USB 2.0 high-speed protocol. By supporting MTP, Windows Media Player will automatically recognize the MOTORIZR Z6, letting users quickly and easily sync music from the PC to the phone from over 200 music stores worldwide.

“The MOTORIZR Z6 is the world’s first Linux-Java music phone integrating the full suite of Windows Media technologies,” says Scott Durchslag, corporate vice-president of Product and Xperience Invention, Motorola Mobile Devices. “This will enable consumers to access whatever music content they want, from the music store they love wherever they are as simply and seamlessly as possible.”

”Motorola’s use of the range of Windows Media technologies provides new choices for consumers and mobile operators alike in the rapidly growing area of mobile digital music,” said Amir Majidimehr, corporate vice president of the Consumer Media Technology group at Microsoft. “Through its support of both subscription and purchased content, and easy syncing with Windows PCs, the MOTORIZR Z6 will enable millions of consumers around the world to enjoy high quality music experiences wherever they are.”

In addition to making the new MOTOMUSIC handsets interoperable with PCs, Motorola and Microsoft plan to provide MOTOMUSIC handset offerings that are tailored for discovering and acquiring music over an operator’s 3G network. This rich music offering will help provide operators with handsets optimised for efficient music downloads over a 3G network. Consumers will benefit from quick and easy access to high quality music on the go.

Pricing and Availability
The new MOTORIZR Z6 is expected to be available in the first half of 2007. Specific details will be provided upon consumer availability.

Source:  Motorola press release

Yahoo! Ushers in New Era in Mobile Internet Services with Yahoo! Go for Mobile 2.0

Available for the MOTORAZR maxx V6 and MOTORAZR V3xx, more than 70 Other Mobile Devices and through Major Mobile Operators Worldwide First Half 2007

Las Vegas – 8 Jan. 2007 – Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) today launched a beta version of Yahoo! Go for Mobile 2.0 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2007 in Las Vegas. Yahoo! Go 2.0 is an innovative new application that redefines the mobile Internet experience for consumers through a unique product design, ability to personalize with content from the entire Internet and a reinvention of mobile search. With this launch Yahoo! expands its mobile Internet leadership.

The Yahoo! Go 2.0 beta (http://go.yahoo.com) is available for consumers to download today on Motorola’s new MOTORAZR maxx V6 and MOTORAZR V3xx devices as part of the two companies’ ongoing alliance to deliver an optimised Yahoo! experience on the world’s coolest devices. Beginning in the first half of 2007, Yahoo! Go 2.0 will be pre-loaded on select new mobile devices from Motorola. Consumers can also download Yahoo! Go 2.0 on more than 70 other mobile devices from major manufacturers worldwide and use it on most wireless networks.

Additionally, Yahoo! expects to distribute Yahoo! Go 2.0 through mobile operators worldwide including Bharti Airtel, DiGi Telecommunications (Malaysia), Globe Telecom, Hutchison India, Idea Cellular, Rogers Wireless, Smart Communications, Taiwan Mobile and 3 Group in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland and Sweden.

“Yahoo! intends to be the number one mobile Internet player globally,” said Marco Boerries, senior vice president of Connected Life, Yahoo!. “Today we are changing the game by putting the full power of the open Internet into consumers’ pockets. Yahoo! Go 2.0 creates an entirely new and beautiful experience that fits great phones, like the new MOTORAZR maxx V6 or V3xx devices.”

“Consumers crave cool experiences on the coolest devices and the desire for seamless connectivity has never been stronger,” said Scott Durchslag, corporate vice-president of Product and Xperience Invention, Motorola Mobile Devices. “Integrating services like Yahoo! Go 2.0 with Motorola devices enables consumers to stay connected with the people, places and information they want, whenever they want it.”

Yahoo! has created this new version of Yahoo! Go from the ground up to bring the Internet to the mobile phone with a suite of services that are fast, easy to use and highly personalizable. The unique carousel design of Yahoo! Go 2.0 makes it simple for consumers to navigate the selection of Yahoo! Go widgets for e-mail, local information and maps, news, sports, finance, entertainment, weather, photo sharing and search. The new service also includes Yahoo! oneSearch™ a completely new mobile search service designed to give consumers what they want on their mobile phone – instant answers. Yahoo! Go 2.0 is the next generation of the service that launched for Symbian and Windows Mobile phones in 2006.

Key features of the service include:

• Search reinvented for mobile consumers – oneSearch recognizes the intent of a search term and presents relevant content – not just a list of Web links to PC sites – on the results page. Results are grouped by subject making it easy to read through and drill down to get more details. (See post titled “Motorola and Yahoo! Expand Global Alliance”)
• Be local, no matter where you are – The Local & Maps widget gives consumers quick access to comprehensive local directory information for businesses across the U.S., enhanced with ratings and reviews from the millions-strong Yahoo! community. Interactive maps, driving directions and real time traffic updates help consumers find their way. Local guides provide at-a-glance detail on what’s happening in a specific city that day as well as the most popular places to eat, shop and visit. Consumers can set their location and the experience will be tailored appropriately.
• Rich, highly personalizable content from millions of sources to keep consumers connected – Current headlines and a breaking news ticker in the News, Sports, Entertainment, Weather and Finance widgets keep consumers connected to the information that matters to them. Each widget also includes a “command centre” where consumers can access more articles, use watchlists to track topics of interest – from sports teams to stocks to celebrities – or add new content from the millions of sources on the Web that publish in RSS.
• Photo sharing keeps consumers connected to their community – The Flickr widget integrates the Web’s most innovative and prolific photo-sharing community, making it easy for consumers to upload and manage images from their camera phone. Consumers can also easily share photos, view their friends’ pictures and browse or search the millions of images posted by the Flickr community.
• Streamlined e-mail keeps consumers in sync – The E-mail widget allows consumers to quickly respond to, delete or compose new messages or view attachments with a single click. Advanced search capabilities allow consumers to locate important e-mail easily by searching in the subject line, the message body or an attachment. Automatic synchronization allows consumers to access messages and contacts in their Yahoo! Mail account in real time.  Any changes made on the phone are instantly reflected on the PC and vice versa.

About Yahoo!
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo!’s mission is to connect people to their passions, their communities, and the world’s knowledge. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola Provides New Phone-Based Navigation and Location-Based Services and Products

Jentro Technologies and Destinator Technologies’ award winning navigation solutions to be integrated into new Motorola devices

LAS VEGAS – 8 Jan. 2007 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced it is bringing world-class mobile navigation and location-based services (LBS) to the mass market. Working with Jentro Technologies and Destinator Technologies as software suppliers, Motorola will launch new navigation products in 2007.

The new products and mobile devices will be equipped with location-based services and navigation platforms that give consumers access to local point-of-interest searches, community tools and other LBS and value-added services. These features are made possible by Destinator’s seamless integration and Jentro’s mobile Internet platform which uses the Java client on a handset to communicate with a server-based backend – thus enabling a complete phone-based navigation for the mass market.

In addition, this new product portfolio will provide flexible, reliable solutions in personal navigation. Leveraging Destinator’s fully adaptable navigation application, Motorola is able to customize product with up to 18 different languages and features for various regions and markets.

“We are developing new products with the location-based features people want,” said Greg Estell, corporate vice president and general manager, MobileME, Motorola. “Jentro’s unique technology and mass market knowledge, Destinator’s experience and vision in location-based services, coupled with Motorola’s leadership in form and function will deliver the best possible solutions in user-friendly devices.”

“We are delighted to work with Motorola to create even more value for consumers,” said Hans-Hendrik Puvogel, CEO of Jentro Technologies. “Our technology supports a wide portfolio of mass market phones and is poised to turn consumer interest in navigation into a viable commercial opportunity.”

“Destinator Technologies is proud to be collaborating with Motorola to bring world-class navigation and location-based services to millions of consumers worldwide,” said Brian Barry, CEO of Destinator Technologies. “Destinator is a partner of choice for global OEM's requiring leading-edge personal navigation software. Our goal is to work with Motorola to bring the success of dedicated navigation devices to a much larger phone market.”


About Jentro Technologies
Jentro is an innovation and market leader in satellite phone navigation. Jentro is a pure white label supplier of LBS platform and navigation solutions for the mass market, which are operated under and on behalf of third party brands. Jentro serves more than 500,000 customers in key European markets. Jentro has recently started its North American operations. Jentro is privately owned and based in Munich, Germany.

About Destinator Technologies
Destinator Technologies makes navigation easier for mobile people. The company develops navigation solutions for use on mobile devices such as dedicated navigation devices, mobile phones and PDAs. Important information in terms of location and destination is now available anytime, anywhere to suit the individual requirements of any user. Destinator Technologies cooperates with leading hardware vendors, distributors and mobile communication suppliers. Its highly customizable software makes it the partner of choice of many leading brands in the navigation market. Initially founded in 2004, Destinator Technologies is among the top software vendors on the global navigation market. The company has offices in USA, Canada, Germany, Israel, Taiwan and China. For further information, please visit www.destinatortechnologies.com.

Source:  Motorola press release

Warner Music Group and Motorola Strike Groundbreaking Mobile Partnership

Companies to Collaborate on Digital Products and Marketing Campaigns in the Promotion of Devices and Artists

“MOTO Experience Pack” Among First Products to Be Launched Through New Partnership

LAS VEGAS – 8 Jan. 2007 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), and Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced a global strategic partnership to create new music-based products and experiences for the mobile platform. This groundbreaking agreement marks the first time a music company and handset manufacturer have established a broad-ranging global agreement for collaboration on the development of digital products, marketing campaigns and strategic planning across multiple devices and featuring a variety of artists.

By aligning with music powerhouse WMG, Motorola can offer consumers exclusive content, including premium products such as pre-loaded and over-the-air delivered full-length songs, ringtones, ringback tones, mobile music videos, wallpapers and more. This agreement, in part, lays the foundation for an ongoing collaboration to match Motorola's global handset marketing initiatives with WMG's artist promotions. Motorola and WMG will work closely with wireless carriers in the development of these new music-based products in an effort to provide consumers with a seamlessly integrated mobile music experience.

“Establishing a global partnership with Warner Music Group opens the door for exciting entertainment opportunities for Motorola consumers,” said Scott Durchslag, corporate vice-president of Product and Xperience Invention, Motorola Mobile Devices. “Exclusive access to content from Warner’s world-renowned roster of artists enables our mobile phone consumers to further enrich and personalize their mobile multimedia experiences. We think this venture has potential to serve as a successful template for building relationships with other music and entertainment entities around the world.”

“Motorola is a clear leader in the development of mobile devices and has an excellent track record for working closely with wireless carriers to continually improve the consumer’s music experience on the handset,” said Alex Zubillaga, executive vice president, Digital Strategy and Business Development, WMG. “Through our direct relationships with wireless carriers, Warner Music Group already reaches more than 1.4 billion consumers. This partnership represents the next phase of our mobile strategy as we focus on collaborating with manufacturers such as Motorola to complement and enhance our carrier distribution footprint by creating first-rate music experiences on the handset through improved music-driven user interfaces, new music-based products and innovative artist promotions.”

One of the first mobile products expected to be offered, as part of this agreement, is the MOTO Experience Pack. The MOTO Experience Pack is a single file downloaded to the mobile device that contains several-music based products creating a feature-rich multimedia artist experience on the handset. MOTO Experience Packs will be available in the second half of 2007.

About Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group became the only stand-alone music company to be publicly traded in the United States in May 2005. With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Bad Boy, Cordless, East West, Elektra, Lava, Maverick, Nonesuch, Perfect Game, Reprise, Rhino, Rykodisc, Sire, Warner Bros. and Word. Warner Music International, a leading company in national and international repertoire, operates through numerous international affiliates and licensees in more than 50 countries. Warner Music Group also includes Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers. For more information about Warner Music Group, visit our corporate website at www.wmg.com.

Source:  Motorola press release

Comcast and Motorola Expand Relationship With Next-Generation Digital Set-Top Deal

The two companies expand their previously announced agreement to include advanced, next-generation set-top technologies.

LAS VEGAS – 8 January 2007 -- Motorola, Inc (NYSE:MOT) and Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) today announced that the companies have expanded their previously announced multi-year purchase agreement for digital set-tops.

The announcement was made at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics show (8-11 January, Las Vegas Convention Centre) where Motorola (Stand #8545) is exhibiting.

Under the expanded agreement, Comcast will purchase several set-top models from Motorola, including dual-tuner, high-definition (HD) digital video recorders (DVRs), and all-digital cable receivers. These next-generation digital set-tops will support Comcast’s Residential Network Gateway (RNG) specification along with the Open Cable Application Platform (OCAP) initiative. Several of the models will support Motorola’s Follow Me TV solution and Motorola’s Linux-Java™ software platform. Specific models will be compliant with government-mandated separable security, including CableCARD™ technology, as required.

“Comcast is focused on deploying advanced video services that add consumer value,” said Steve Burke, President of Comcast Cable and Chief Operating Officer of Comcast Corporation. “Expanding our relationship with a leader like Motorola supports our ongoing commitment to being the provider of choice for home entertainment and information services.”

“Comcast is a valued and long-time customer, and this extension strengthens our relationship,” said Dan Moloney, Motorola executive vice president and president, Connected Home Solutions business. “Comcast and Motorola share similar visions of next-generation consumer experiences, and we are proud to provide them with advanced platforms that will help them deliver compelling new experiences for their customers.”

About Comcast
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. With 24.1 million cable customers, 11 million high-speed Internet customers, and 2.1 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast’s content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One and four regional Comcast SportsNets. Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

Source:  Motorola press release

Ruckus Wireless Unveils First Video-Grade USB Wireless Adapter, Announces Successful Integration and Interoperability with Motorola IPTV Set-Top

LAS VEGAS, 8 January 2007,€“ Ruckus Wireless today introduced a unique, miniaturized wireless multimedia adapter, the MediaFlex USB Dongle designed to provide stable, wireless connectivity to in-home multimedia devices such as set-tops and media centre systems. At the 2007 International CES, the company will demonstrate the first successful integration of this new technology with an IPTV set-top from industry-leader Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT).

The Ruckus MediaFlex Dongle is an external smart Wi-Fi® client adapter in an elegant and small form factor. Specifically developed to fill a need in the home networking market for a low-cost, video-grade client adapter, the device uses the popular Universal Serial Bus (USB) to interface with set top boxes, media centre systems and other multimedia devices, giving broadband providers, for the first time, the ultimate in price/performance for enabling low-cost, high value 802.11b/g access.

Further, unlike other USB Wi-Fi adapters, the Ruckus MediaFlex USB Dongle is the only video-grade wireless USB adapter on the market to leverage patent-pending BeamFlex smart antenna technology.

"Now that we have proven smart Wi-Fi technology delivers dramatic improvements for supporting multimedia and extending range, the next step is to cost reduce and miniaturize the technology to make it even simpler and more flexible," said Selina Lo, president and CEO of Ruckus Wireless. "€œAnd our integration with Motorola marks yet another milestone for bringing the next stage of wireless multimedia connectivity to carriers and their customers."€

The Motorola VIP1720 is the first IPTV set-top to successfully integrate with the Ruckus MediaFlex Dongle. The VIP1720 hybrid set-top integrates IPTV and DVB-T broadcast support into a single device, and supports MPEG-2, MPEG-4/AVC, and VC1 video codecs.

At CES, the companies will demonstrate three MPEG-2 streams multicast over standard 802.11g wireless network, from a single Ruckus MediaFlex router to different Ruckus MediaFlex Dongles connected to the Motorola VIP1720.

"€œMotorola and Ruckus Wireless together are bringing media mobility and wireless freedom into the connected home. This cost-effective solution presents a simple, no-hassle way for a consumer to experience rich, IPTV content in any room in their home that they wish,"€ said Matthias Trygg, Marketing Director, Motorola IPTV Open Solutions. "€œMotorola is committed to offering providers with options for distributing content throughout the home, and we are proud to have completed the integration with Ruckus' solution."€

Ruckus BeamFlex takes advantage of multiple high-gain antenna elements to constantly adapt to the changing RF environment by automatically adjusting antenna patterns to optimise reception and minimize interference. This translates into extended range, reliable performance, high data rates and stable connectivity for carriers and their customers.

Competitive testing in a real-world home environment reveals that the Ruckus MediaFlex Dongle delivers a 100 to 600 percent increase in throughput over standard USB wireless client adapters while providing better range and signal reliability. Home testing was conducted in a typical U.S. house (approximately 2500-3000 sq. feet) using standard UDP test tools.

Designed to work with the Ruckus MediaFlex router, the Ruckus MediaFlex Dongle is completely plug-and-play and powered over the USB connection to the set top box. The Ruckus MediaFlex Dongle requires no external power supply and simply attaches to set top boxes via a standard USB 2.0 connector. Requisite drivers are being made available for popular set top boxes.

The Ruckus MediaFlex USB Dongle allows the automatic configuration of SSIDs, encryption keys and other parameters, enabling deployment in a matter of seconds. Available immediately, the Ruckus MediaFlex USB Dongle is list priced at US $59.00.


About Ruckus Wireless, Inc.
Based in Sunnyvale, California, Ruckus Wireless is a home networking company credited with pioneering 'smart Wi-Fi'€ technology. Formed in 2004, Ruckus Wireless designs, develops and markets in-home systems that provide reliable whole-home distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 technology. Its flagship product, MediaFlex, is used by broadband operators around the world to extend digital services, such as IPTV, throughout the home without wires. The company's patent-pending hardware and software technologies deliver predictable performance, extended range and real-time adaptability changing Wi-Fi environments. The company has raised approximately $32 million in of financing from premiere venture capital investors, consumer electronics companies and broadband operators. Ruckus Wireless is led by president and CEO, Selina Lo. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ruckuswireless.com.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola Launches the MOTO Q™ PRO Solution Delivering Enhanced Security, Functionality and Services for Enterprise Users

Schaumburg, IL – 8 January 2007 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) announced today it has expanded the functionality of the Motorola Q™ with the launch of MOTO Q PRO. Designed for enterprise users, the MOTO Q PRO solution features enhanced security software, an extended-life battery, additional mobile accessories, document editing capabilities, direct shipment services and enterprise call centre support. Motorola has also enabled an enterprise-specific order portal and staging services to preload software.

“The MOTO Q PRO solution was created as a direct result of enterprise customer feedback,” said Kevin Goulet, director of Product Management, Enterprise Mobility Solutions, Motorola Networks & Enterprise. “To better meet enterprise user requirements, we have bundled a package of features to enhance the Motorola Q user experience and provide added device security, document editing options and the accessories needed to extend user mobility.”

The MOTO Q PRO solution includes enhanced security software whether used alone or in conjunction with leading mobile email solutions. The MOTO Q PRO solution features the Mobile Security Platform component of the Motorola MOTOPRO™ Mobility Suite. Specifically, the personal firewall and intrusion detection features of the Mobile Security Platform protect the MOTO Q PRO from hackers and common attacks. Other features include selective or complete data encryption, data wiping, and real-time event logging. MOTO Q PRO also supports enterprise VPN solutions to help safeguard enterprise data and networks, as well as a password protection feature, which provides a first line of defence in the event the device is lost or stolen.

“Mobile device security continues to top the list of concerns for enterprise CIOs and IT managers,” said Goulet. “The MOTO Q PRO solution meets critical mobile security requirements, both at the individual user level and at the enterprise level.”

With the Mobile Security Platform and the other components of the Mobility Suite, IT managers can implement the same security and management policies on mobile devices like the Q that they employ on desktop and laptop computers.

The MOTO Q PRO solution helps professionals stay mobile by including a vehicle power adapter and extended battery for power on the go.

Running Windows Mobile™ 5.0, MOTO Q PRO supports a wide range of enterprise and personal email/PIM solutions It allows users to download, view and edit Microsoft Word documents in addition to viewing attachments in a variety of other formats including Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, photos and video clips. It’s open architecture and familiar operating environment opens the door to an expanding library of applications and eases system integration.

To simplify an enterprise deployment of the Q, Motorola has created an enterprise-specific order portal that enables enterprises to specify device functionality based on IT policies and purchasing processes. Staging services are also provided for preloading authorized software, inserting company-specific user instructions in the product box and shipping devices directly to end users.

Source:  Motorola press release

Sprint and Motorola add the Smart and Sleek MOTO Q™ to Sprint’s Power Vision Device Line up

Sprint Mobile Broadband Smart Device MOTO Q^TM by Motorola comes packed with exclusive content including NFL Mobile and On Demand

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and PLANTATION, Fla. – 4 January 2007 – Consumers and professionals striving to be more organized and productive in the new year can rely on Sprint (NYSE:S) and Motorola (NYSE: MOT) to help them achieve their New Year’s resolution. The companies announced today they plan to begin offering the Sprint Mobile Broadband Smart Device MOTO Q^TM by Motorola later this month in Sprint business sales channels and online at www.sprint.com. Sprint is expected to begin offering the MOTO Q in all channels including Sprint Stores in mid-February.

Slim and stylish, the MOTO Q offered from Sprint operates on the Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Platform with the Messaging and Security Feature Pack and gives customers easy access to mobile email, Web, calendar, music, video and phone functionality in one pocket-sized device. Exclusive features available only from Sprint include:

• Sprint Mobile Broadband Service on the Sprint Power Vision^SM Network.
• Customized Sprint Powerdeck - The NEW Sprint Powerdeck Located in the Internet Explorer Favorites Menu will provide users with Featured Content, optimized content links and an online searchable User Guide for convenient access to tips, troubleshooting techniques and how-to instructions.
• NFL Mobile – available exclusively from Sprint, this application brings the world of NFL to your handset. Access team content, check real-time scores and stats, and shop for NFL downloads. NFL Mobile is included with any Sprint Power Vision data pack starting as low as $15 a month.
• On Demand – retrieve customized, up-to-date web content such as sports, weather, news, money and movie information with the push of a button.

“Life today goes beyond the home or office. The Motorola Q operating on the Sprint Power Vision Network gives our customers the power of information that moves with them in a sleek, ultra-thin form factor,” said Danny Bowman, vice president of customer equipment for Sprint. “And with a Sprint Power Vision Access pack, available for as low as $15 per month, Sprint customers have the power do more for less each month.”

In addition to the exclusive Sprint offerings, customers can benefit from the following advanced features:

• Enhanced email capabilities with Good Mobile Messaging – provides secure, real-time access to email and corporate data with a familiar, Outlook-like interface. Available directly from the Sprint Powerdeck allowing for convenient and easy installation
• QWERTY keyboard for easy, accurate messaging
• Flexible push e-mail capabilities including support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and Good Mobile Messaging, as well as consumer email solutions such as POP3, IMAP4 and SMTP protocols
• Wireless synchronization with Microsoft Outlook e-mail, calendar, tasks and contacts
• Windows Media Player 10 Mobile for playback and streaming of music, video and audio
• Large, high-resolution display
• Integrated version 1.2 Bluetooth wireless technology 1.2
• 1.3 MP camera with flash and 6x digital zoom, video capture with sound and playback
• Externally accessible mini SD card slot for additional storage
• Five-way navigation button and thumb wheel for single-handed operation

Sprint is enabling the MOTO Q with flexible connectivity options including phone-as–modem functionality to allow customers to use the device with a laptop for high-speed data access via the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. “The MOTO Q is a great example of how Motorola is executing upon its vision of seamless mobility, providing complete and reliable mobility,” said Peter Aloumanis, vice president and strategic account manager, Motorola Sales and Services. “On the Sprint Power Vision Network, the MOTO Q provides Sprint customers with high-quality voice and data in a sleek and intelligent device that is ideal for productivity and entertainment.” Certified content is available via the Sprint Software Store powered by Handmark™, an intelligent on-device catalogue of applications and digital media, allowing users to find, download and buy games and applications simply and securely. The store can also be visited online at http://softwarestore.sprint.com. Sprint customers can currently use several Motorola devices on the Sprint Power Vision Network including the MOTOKRZR^TM, MOTORAZR^TM and MOTOSLVR^TM. Sprint today has the most wireless broadband coverage of any carrier through its Power Vision Network (EV-DO), which reaches well over 180 million people nationwide, covering over 219 communities with at least a 100,000 population as well as 725 airports nationwide. Additional information on the Sprint Power Vision Network, including coverage maps showing current and future coverage, Mobile Broadband service plans, and the latest access devices, can be found at http://powervision.sprint.com/mobilebroadband/.

About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks serving more than 51 million customers at the end of third quarter 2006; industry-leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola’s Biometric Technology Integral to the Registered Traveller Program

Voluntary program provides expedited airport security clearance at U.S. airports

ANAHEIM, Calif. - 03 January 2007 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced successful deployment of its biometric technology to be used by the Transportation Security Clearinghouse (TSC) for the Registered Traveller Program. The Registered Traveller Program provides expedited security screening processes and an extra layer of security for passengers who volunteer biometric and biographic information and who successfully complete a security assessment.

Motorola’s technology is based an open and scaleable Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) that will perform multi-modal biometric matching to ensure participants have their information securely stored and quickly retrieved when they pass through airport security checkpoints. Participating travellers will benefit from quick passage through identity checks while upholding security polices.

“Motorola’s biometric solution offered the pricing and system design that best suited the requirements of the Registered Traveller Program. Motorola’s technology in matching accuracy and speed, as well as system longevity and interoperability made them the preferred choice for the TSC,” stated Carter Morris, American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) senior vice president for Transportation Security Policy.

Motorola delivered its latest identity management matching server built on commercial off the shelf products with open system architecture which allows TSC to expand and upgrade the system as needed. Furthermore, this off the shelf strategy provides TSC with flexibility to drive system functionality, as future demand requires. Motorola’s identity management solutions are optimised to function with all standards compliant formats, ensuring system interoperability on a national level.

“Motorola successfully deployed the initial system in only three weeks. The system is designed to be easily expanded to meet future demands as the Registered Traveller program expands in popularity,” stated Darrin Reilly, general manager, Motorola Biometrics Business Unit. “We are committed to teaming with our customers to develop flexible solutions that meet their current and future demands and to deploy solutions in the time frames they require.”

Motorola is a leading provider of mission critical communication technologies, including identity management biometric solutions and Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) to help government and enterprise agencies accurately identify individuals. Motorola is one of the world’s leading biometric companies, with trusted biometric solutions deployed in nearly 40 countries.


About the TSC
In 2001, AAAE created the Transportation Security Clearinghouse, a wholly-owned non-for-profit subsidiary, which has become the nation’s largest civilian clearinghouse, processing both biometric and name-based background vetting requests. The Transportation Security Clearinghouse created a new model in providing one central location where the mandated task of checking the backgrounds of over two million airport, airline, general aviation and TSA employees can begin and end. The TSC has established a quick and secure method to collect employee fingerprints, biographical data, and user payments and offer customer service for over 500 airports and multiple airlines across the country for further processing by the FBI and multiple DHS vetting databases. AAAE, founded in 1928, is made up of over 5,000 members who are responsible for managing and operating the nation’s airports.

Source:  Motorola press release

MOTORIZR Z6

Slide your way into music and stay on the cutting edge of style with the MOTORIZR Z6.  Featuring a slim slider design, the MOTORIZR Z6 exudes eye-catching sophistication.  Beneath the surface the MOTORIZR Z6 is a music masterpiece, complete with high performance music experience and extraordinary picture and video capture capabilities.

Music 24/7
Discover the ultimate in music portability.  Transfer all of your favourite music quickly with USB 2.0 hi-speed technology and easily with Windows Media™ Player 11. With an easy to use PC syncing experience, Windows Media Player 11 allows you to drag and drop without worry.  The possibilities are endless – you can transfer your personal CD collection or download individual or subscription tracks from countless Window Media Player compatible music stores directly to your PC and then simply transfer!  With up to 2GB of optional removable microSD memory and 64MB on board memory, users can store all of their favourite songs and playlists without compromise. The MOTORIZR also has a dedicated music key that launches the music library and file sorter making it easy to find the music you want.  Now sit back and let your music consume you wire-free with a compatible Bluetooth enabled stereo headset.

Distinguishing Design
With clean lines and an appealing silhouette, MOTORIZR Z6 slider is true Motorola high fashion. Carefully crafted with the perfect slender proportions, glistening metallic finish, and that familiar soft touch feel, MOTORIZR Z6 creates a precious and premium aesthetic. Look closer and discover the hidden detail on the back of the slide.

Indulge Yourself
Behind the MOTORIZR Z6’s luxurious design is a powerful 2 megapixel camera.  Not only does it hold like a camera, it snaps like a camera using a dedicated camera key.  With multi-mode capabilities, you can capture moments in either landscape or portrait and with the slider open or closed.  The options are endless – providing users with the option to take still pictures or make a video.  Equipped with a camera light, the MOTORIZR Z6 creates high quality images that can be printed easily on a compatible Bluetooth enabled printer!

BRAINS AND BEAUTY
A sophisticated communication vehicle and an in-demand fashion accessory all in one.  With the next generation user interface and Linux™ operating system, MOTORIZR is fully dressed for any occasion.  Advanced menu structure, improved phonebook and messaging features, and intuitive navigation make it easier than ever to get what you want.  The MOTORIZR Z6 also features an enhanced chipset helping improve performance of the features that matter most.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
• Enhanced music experience featuring Windows Media Player 11 and Integrated music player that supports multiple audio files: Windows WMAv10 plus Janus DRM, MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ enhanced, AMR NB, WAV, XMF
• USB 2.0 for high speed transfers and data access
• 64 MB on-board user memory, plus microSD memory card slot for up to 2GB of music, pictures and other media
• High end finishes including a mirror-like finish, soft-touch feel, glass and metal
• New Linux operating system that incorporates kJava
• 2 megapixel camera with light and landscape viewfinder with video capture and playback, MPEG 4 3GPP, h.263 support
• Airplane mode
• Messaging via MMS, SMS, IM, Email/POP3
• Mobile Phone Tools support for PC synch of phonebook, contacts, and media
• Talk Time: approximately 180-420 minutes; Standby Time: approximately 200-400 hours

The MOTORIZR Z6 is expected to be available in the first half of 2007.  For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please contact your local Motorola representative.