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New software, new languages, new markets to be highlighted on the back of major
2005 successes
Lund, Sweden and Calgary, AB, Canada, January 17, 2006 - Zi Corporation (Nasdaq:
ZICA) (TSX: ZIC), a leading provider of intelligent interface solutions, is to
have a major presence at February’s 3GSM World Congress conference and exhibition
in Barcelona, Spain. The company, widely acknowledged around the world for its
innovation, is a key enabler for 3G applications, will have several new offerings
at the event.
Visitors to the Zi stand (E21, Hall 2) will see new language software for its
eZiText® and eZiTap™ text input technologies, further developments of Zi’s world
class Decuma® natural handwriting recognition and its revolutionary Qix™ service
discovery engine – a “search, index and discovery-style” idle screen platform
which makes 3G application access sheer “child’s-play” for users.
Zi’s presence in Barcelona comes following a year of considerable success around
the world in both new markets and new software developments.
These include:
· A licensing agreement with Nintendo Co., Ltd. for Nintendo DS developers
to employ Zi's Decuma handwriting recognition technology. Nintendo DS is the first
handheld gaming platform to offer dual screens and touch-screen technology, similar
to touch technologies found in some PDA's or smartphones.
· Announcing the world’s first consumer trial, with Virgin Mobile, of
Zi's Qix™ technology. Qix (pronounced "quicks") is a mobile service discovery
engine which combines predictive text and content indexing to enable rapid search
and discovery of contacts, features and services on a mobile phone.
· Winning the Handango Champion Awards 2005 'Best Application for Life'
for the Symbian OS UIQ category with its eZiTap FEP. Decuma Alphabetic was also
nominated for 'Best New Application' in the same category.
The company, which was also named among Deloitte's prestigious Canadian Technology
Fast 50 Program, the annual selection which recognizes excellence, innovation
and the fastest growing technology companies in Canada, now looks forward to 2006
with great confidence.
“Our solutions and applications provide the key to unlock the door that will
bring users and operators together like never before,” said Milos Djokovic, chief
technical officer and chief operating officer for Zi Corporation.
“Users are aware of a whole new world of multimedia service offerings and the
operators – having invested heavily and now looking to boost their ARPU statistics
– cannot wait to deliver them. Zi makes it possible for them to do it quickly
and, crucially, in the most user-friendly manner yet devised”.
Zi will be showing and demonstrating its latest applications throughout the
show in Barcelona.
To make an appointment with Zi Corporation at the 3GSM World Congress 2006 in
Barcelona please contact Brian Dolby or Bethany Caldwell on +44(0)1159486901 or
e-mail brian-at-gbcspr.com or Bethany-at-gbcspr.com.
About Zi Corporation
Zi Corporation (MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "extramail.solution1.co.uk"
claiming to be www.zicorp.com) is a technology company that delivers intelligent interface solutions to enhance
the user experience of wireless and consumer technologies. The company provides
device manufacturers and network operators with a full range of intuitive and
easy-to-use input solutions, including: eZiText® for one-touch predictive text
entry; eZiTap™ for intelligent multi-tap entry, Decuma for natural handwriting
recognition and the new Qix™ service discovery engine to enhance the user experience
and drive service usage and adoption. Zi's product portfolio dramatically improves
the usability of mobile phones, PDAs, gaming devices and set-top boxes and the
applications on them including SMS, MMS, e-mail and Internet browsing. Zi supports
its strategic partners and customers from offices in Asia, Europe and North America.
A publicly traded company, Zi Corporation is listed on the Nasdaq National Market
(ZICA) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ZIC).
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