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Optimized and affordable mobile messaging device launched
initially in Germany and is available worldwide
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., 26 April 2006
– IXI Mobile, Inc., developer of the Ogo™
family of mobile messaging solutions for the mass market,
today announced the availability of its latest Ogo device.
The Ogo CT-17 was launched initially in Germany by 1&1,
the leading Internet provider in Europe, in conjunction with
Vodafone Germany.
Amit Haller, Co-Founder, President and CEO of IXI Mobile,
said, “We are pleased to extend our product line to
include the Ogo CT-17. Our customers are looking for new ways
to deliver value added mobile services, and we feel that the
CT-17 continues the tradition of delivering affordable, innovative
products for the mass market.”
Based on the same principles as previous Ogo devices, including
ease-of-use and affordability, the Ogo CT-17 is a mass market
mobile messaging device that delivers many of the most popular
desktop and mobile applications, including instant messaging
(IM), email, news, SMS, voice and Web browsing. For an improved
email experience, the Ogo CT-17’s email offering includes
POP3 and IMAP email access, as well as attachment viewing.
The device includes an RSS reader, facilitating access to
the latest breaking news. The browser, supporting WAP and
HTML browsing, optimizes Web pages for ease of display and
navigation. The device also delivers mobile voice, via a Bluetooth
or wired headset. For productivity and scheduling, the Ogo
CT-17 includes an easy-to-use calendar application.
The Ogo CT-17 is customizable and can be tailored to meet
customer requirements. The Ogo CT-17's applications and graphical
user interface (GUI) can be tailored to address user experience
and branding needs. For IM and email, the Ogo CT-17 can fully
interoperate with leading portals, as well as other communities.
The Ogo CT-17 is now available worldwide.
OGO CT-17 KEY FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
- Clamshell design with large, horizontal color screen
- QWERTY keypad with 8-way navigation key and dedicated
“hot keys” for easy navigation
- Compact size: 114 mm X 25 mm (closed)
- Special “hot keys” for simple navigation
- Instant messaging (IM) on MSN Messenger or other IM communities
- Email – dedicated support for MSN Hotmail; POP3
and IMAP email; attachment viewing; SSL support
- Configuration wizard with preconfigured email setups
- Text Messaging (SMS) – dedicated keyboard and full-size
screen
- One button display for all active messages and chats on
one screen
- Consolidated inbox – view all email and text messages
in one mailbox, or sort by account
- Web Browser – HTML and WAP
- RSS – dedicated reader with configurable channels;
great for breaking news
- Calendar and Contacts
- Synchronization of Calendar and Contacts via Bluetooth
or USB cable (optional kit)
- Games
- Voice – via Bluetooth or wired headset
To support Ogo deployments, IXI Mobile provides a turn-key
solution, including the device, all necessary gateways and
backend servers, launch services, and over-the-air (OTA) provisioning
and upgrade services. All services are designed to manage
significant throughput and deliver a high quality of service,
providing a carrier grade hosted solution.
Ogo was launched in the United States by AT&T Wireless,
in Switzerland by Swisscom Mobile, the leading mobile operator
in Switzerland, in Turkey by e-kolay.net, a leading ISP in
Turkey and part of Turkey's leading media-entertainment conglomerate,
and in Germany by 1&1, the leading Internet provider in
Europe, in conjunction with Vodafone Germany.
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About IXI Mobile
IXI Mobile, Inc. offers solutions that bring innovative, data-centric
mobile devices and services to the mass market. IXI Mobile’s
Ogo devices are designed to improve the mobile user experience
and increase mobile voice and data usage. The company provides
a turn-key solution to mobile operators and Internet service
providers worldwide to launch and support Ogo products.
IXI Mobile is headquartered in Redwood City, California,
and has research and development facilities in Israel and
Romania. IXI Mobile also maintains regional sales offices.
For more information on IXI Mobile, please visit www.ixi.com.
On February 28, 2006, IXI Mobile and Israel Technology Acquisition
Corporation (ITAC) (OTCBB: IXMO, IXMOW, IXMOU) entered
into a definitive agreement pursuant to which a wholly owned
subsidiary of ITAC would merge with and into IXI Mobile, with
IXI Mobile surviving the merger and becoming a wholly owned
subsidiary of ITAC. Upon consummation of the merger, ITAC
will change its name to IXI Mobile, Inc. and IXI Mobile will
change its name to IXI Mobile (USA), Inc.
About Ogo
The Ogo family of devices delivers popular applications, including
email, instant messaging, SMS, RSS, voice and Web browsing
on optimized, easy-to-use handheld devices for a true on-the-go
mobile messaging experience. Ogo was launched in the United
States by AT&T Wireless (now Cingular Wireless), Switzerland
by Swisscom Mobile, Turkey by e-kolay.net., and Germany by
1&1. More information on Ogo is available at: www.ogo.com.
Contact
Lee Roth
KCSA Worldwide
Lroth@kcsa.com
(212) 682-6300
Todd Fromer
KCSA Worldwide
Tfromer@kcsa.com
(212) 682-6300
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, about IXI Mobile. Forward looking statements are
statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking
statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations
of IXI Mobile’s management, are subject to risks and
uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ
from the forward looking statements. The following factors,
among others, could cause actual results to differ from those
set forth in the forward-looking statements: fluctuations
in customer demand; management of rapid growth; intensity
of competition from other providers of mobile communications
products and services; timing, approval and market acceptance
of new products; changes in prevalent technologies; regulatory
changes; general economic conditions and geopolitical events.
IXI, IXI Mobile and Ogo are trademarks of IXI Mobile, Inc.
Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks
of their respective owners.
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