Opera technologies for the new platform ZiiLABS

August 5, 2009 Oslo, Norway - Opera Software today announced that ZiiLABS, owned by Creative Technology Ltd., has chosen the Opera Devices SDK 9.7 toolkit to implement the Internet functionality and web application environment for its new developer platform. - handheld computer Zii EGG StemCell Computer. Currently, ZiiLABS offers an integrated version of Opera browser for devices based on the ZMS-05 processor. Zii EGG is the first device to use the ZMS-05 chipset together with the recently announced ZiiLABS operating system Plaszma, based on the Linux kernel.

Zii EGG offers developers a new generation platform for creating unique web applications. In turn, Opera provides them with tools for creating useful web content and services, such as newsletters, webmail, online weather services, social networks, etc. Thus, Zii EGG helps developers, system integrators and manufacturers to create powerful mass market solutions.

“We are proud to present our common users with Opera technology for the Zii EGG StemCell Computer platform, based on the ZMS-05 chipsets. Cooperation with suppliers of semiconductor products is one of the priorities of the company Opera. Our goal is to develop integrated solutions that will quickly find recognition from consumers, as well as exceed their expectations. - said Jon von Tetzchner, CEO of Opera Software. “ZiiLABS shares our desire to create platforms that reduce the time to market for end devices and have a beneficial effect on the entire ecosystem of personal electronics.”
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“By incorporating Opera’s development into Zii EGG, we gave our developer clients the ability to more quickly bring web applications to the market,” said Lee Teck Chee, chief software officer of ZiiLABS. “Opera’s integration into the ZMS-05 chipsets is the best solution, and now developers don’t have to waste time on implementing key features and implementing add-ons.”

Opera for ZMS-05 Chipsets

Opera technologies in the ZMS-05 chipsets give ZiiLABS the opportunity to offer an optimized and flexible complete solution ready for launch. Opera developments, such as Opera Zoom, touchscreen controls and Web View Engine developer tools, are already provided for in the ZiiLABS solution. This enables device manufacturers, system integrators and software developers to quickly and easily create the best products for the mass market. Opera and ZiiLABS offer a powerful and well-tested toolkit that accelerates the development process of end devices and their release to the market.

About ZiiLABS

ZiiLABS is the global market leader in low-power multimedia processors for applications, hardware platforms and middleware. The company's products allow OEM and ODM manufacturers, system integrators and software developers to produce the best consumer devices of a wide range and create embedded solutions. Founded in 1994 as 3DLABS, the company underwent a rebranding and in January 2009, under the current name, became a member of the Personal Digital Entertainment Group of the Creative Technology Corporation. Today, ZiiLABS employs more than 800 engineers, and the company has already spent $ 1 billion and 10 thousand people-years on the development of media processors. ZiiLABS has offices in the UK, China, USA and Singapore. More information is available at: www.ziilabs.com

About Opera Software ASA

The company Opera Software ASA has opened up new possibilities for viewing web pages on PCs, mobile phones and other Internet devices. The cross-platform browser technology developed by Opera is known for its functionality, standards compliance and small size. At the same time, it provides users with fast, secure and dynamic Internet access. The main office of Opera Software is located in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the exchange code OPERA. More information is available at: www.opera.com