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Sona Mobile to create Star Trek themed mobile communicator deviceNEW YORK, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sona Mobile (OTC BULLETIN BOARD: PERF.OB), and Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products today announced a partnership to develop a rich content enabled mobile device offering an unprecedented level of functionality. Themed after Star Trek(R) communicator devices popularized by characters on the science fiction television and movie series, the special edition Star Trek Communicator Phone offers fans of cool mobile technology the ability to play a multi-player, online Star Trek game, stream real-time video, and surf the Internet as well as access ring tones, wallpapers, news, information, and Star Trek fan activities. Sandi Isaacs, VP, Interactive at Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products, which represents Paramount Pictures properties, remarked, "There is a tremendous opportunity to tap into Star Trek fans around the world and offer them a device to interact, connect and download Star Trek entertainment. This not only promotes the Star Trek spirit but creates a new paradigm for the wireless community." The availability of the Star Trek Communicator Phone signals Sona Mobile's entrance to the entertainment market after almost six years of leading the delivery of wireless content to financial service organizations. The SWP has powered the corporate environment for years and now it crosses the entertainment threshold to offer a wide range of telecommunications features to a new audience. "Sona Mobile has a history of providing the technology necessary to power mobile access to enterprise applications, so this partnership is a natural extension of our product," said Shawn Kreloff, Managing Director of the Entertainment Division. "The Star Trek Communicator Flip Phone is far and away the most technologically advanced, themed mobile device on the market. As the mobile entertainment industry evolves towards delivering multiple media streams at the same time, our Sona Wireless Platform creates a new era of theme phones." The Star Trek Communicator Phone will come equipped with a custom Star Trek faceplate and other themed features unique to the Star Trek franchise. The phone will be available beginning September 30, 2005. About Sona Mobile Sona Mobile Inc. is the market-leading provider of secure mobile solutions for access to enterprise information and applications. Sona's success is due to its ability to deliver a rich client experience without compromising performance or security. The key differentiator setting Sona apart from its competitors is the Sona Wireless Development Platform (SWP) and 3d mobile methodology. Founded in 2000, Sona has offices and subsidiaries in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit the company Web site at http://www.sonamobile.com/. About Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) manages the merchandise licensing, home video, music, book and interactive software businesses for Nickelodeon brands and characters as well as the properties of Comedy Central, Spike TV and MTV Networks International, as well as some non-Viacom properties. In addition, NVCP manages the merchandise, interactive, book, and wireless licensing for Paramount Pictures properties. The NVCP business represents over $4 billion in retail sales. Nickelodeon, MTV Networks, Comedy Central and Spike TV are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Forward-Looking Statement Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. Any statement containing words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," and similar words, is forward-looking, and these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements. Reference is made to the Company's public filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding the Company and its operations. Sona Mobile CONTACT: Marie Wiese, Sona Mobile, Inc., 1-800-975-7470,[email protected]; Geoffrey Morgan, MAVERICK for Sona Mobile,1-800-975-7470, [email protected] [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |