SoonR and Opera deliver first worldwide ajax solution for mobile users and carriers

Los Angeles, CA — CTIA Wireless — September 13, 2006

SoonR, the only company that delivers the power of the PC and Mac to mobile phones, and Opera Software, a global leader in Web browser technology, today announced the first mobile AJAX application providing users instant remote access to their PCs from mobile phones running Opera’s award-winning mobile browser, Opera Mobile™.

SoonR’s service combined with the Opera AJAX-leveraged browser enable carriers and consumers to enjoy a highly responsive, fast and user-friendly interaction on the mobile phone. SoonR frees users from installing applications on their phone as they access data stored on remote PCs or Macs. Carriers can generate higher usage of data services by providing a superior user experience. AJAX delivers better response time and easier navigation through a simpler, user-friendly interface. AJAX user requests hit the network less often, reducing latency of browser-based applications.

"Opera’s mobile AJAX-capable browser enables a second wave of mobile applications and brings SoonR’s core architecture to the forefront of simple mobile access," said Martin Frid-Nielsen, CEO of SoonR. "AJAX-based applications are fast, easy to use and work on a wide range of mobile handsets."

AJAX is a Web development technique that is increasingly used to develop new Internet services such as Google Maps and Amazon A9 Search. AJAX facilitates the creation and usage of rich Web applications with a remarkably short loading and response time. The Opera Mobile™ browser enables these types of rich Web applications to be developed and used on mobile phones.

"With the Opera-powered service from SoonR, people can quickly access their computer files and applications from anywhere using their mobile phones," says Roger Carlhammar, EVP Mobile, Opera Software. "SoonR’s solution and the Opera Mobile browser is a terrific example of how AJAX can be used to create highly efficient and user-friendly mobile services."

SoonR is the only service that delivers Windows and Mac-based data and applications to any data-enabled mobile device. SoonR is simple to use because it taps the built-in capabilities of the mobile phone with no additional software to install.

Availability

SoonR’s AJAX enabled interface will be available immediately for any mobile phone that can run the Opera Mobile™ browser version 8.6 and above. For details on specific phones, please refer to Opera’s website (www.opera.com). When a SoonR user logs into the service at www.soonr.com, AJAX enabled phones will automatically be detected.

For a demo of the SoonR Opera solution, please see http://www.soonr.com/web/front/ajax.jsp (Live Sept 13, at 0900 Pacific Time)

About SoonR

SoonR lets mobile users tap into the power of their computers from any Internet-connected mobile handset, anywhere in the world. The SoonR service is built on a secure and extensible, open standards based mobile application platform, linking mobile phones to applications and data on any Internet connected Windows or Mac computer. People can use SoonR Desktop to search and access documents and images, SoonR Organizer for email, scheduling and contacts and SoonR Talk for mobile VoIP. SoonR integrates with a variety of Windows or Mac-based applications such as Google Desktop Search, MSN Desktop Search, Yahoo! Desktop Search, X1, Spotlight, Outlook and Skype. PC-based data is automatically rendered for an optimal mobile experience. SoonR performs all these functions without synchronization or any additional software on the handset. SoonR works across carriers and on any handset operating system including Palm, Microsoft, Blackberry, Symbian and others. The basic SoonR service is free. Data service is required and some SMS charges may apply.

SoonR was founded in 2004 by a team that has successfully worked together across multiple companies and is based in both Silicon Valley and Denmark. For more information, visit www.soonr.com

SoonR is a registered trademark of SoonR, Inc. Skype, Yahoo!, X1, Google, Amazon, A9, Palm, Microsoft, MSN, MS Outlook, Windows, Mac OS, Spotlight, OperaMobile, Blackberry and Symbian are trademarks of their respective owners.

SoonR Opera solution

SoonR
Abbe Patterson
650-455-3447 direct
amarin@cpcomm.com

Connecting Point Communications
Anastasia Marin
415-442-4030 direct
amarin@cpcomm.com

Opera Software
Europe:
Eskil G. Sivertsen
+47 2416 4213 direct
+47 9268 9277 mobile
eskils@opera.com

USA:
Michelle Valdivia
786-208-6072
michelle@opera.com

About Opera Software ASA

Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web browser technology is renowned for its performance, standards compliance and small size, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com/.

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