Opera and BrightCloud bring security, Web filtering and parental control to mobile Web

Mountain View, CA and San Diego, CA — February 11, 2009

Opera Software and BrightCloud, Inc. have announced today a new technology venture that will provide added security, parental control and Web filtering to operators who ship and distribute the Opera Mini browser. With this technology, operators across the globe will be able to implement parental control mechanisms, block access to adult content or other sites, block services that are deemed inappropriate, and add in an extra level of security, especially for enterprise networks.

"Over the past year, we have received special requests from operators that have asked for the ability to control and filter content through our Opera Mini browser, mainly due to the laws and regulations of the countries where the operators do business," explained Rolf Assev, Chief Strategy Officer for Opera Software. "Based on these requests, we sought out to partner with the company that had the best solution on the market. We found that solution with BrightCloud and look forward to working with them to make our Opera Mini solutions even better for the world's operators."

The BrightCloud Service provides access to the largest and most accurate set of categorized Web sites in the industry, with coverage almost ten times greater than that of other Web-filtering providers. This enhanced coverage significantly reduces end user exposure to security and other internet threats by reducing the number of uncategorized or unknown Web sites visited. The combination of Opera Mini and the BrightCloud Service provides the most comprehensive Web-filtering protection for mobile users available in the industry today.

"BrightCloud is pleased to partner with an industry leader such as Opera," commented Quinn Curtis, BrightCloud CEO. "The number of mobile devices with Opera Mini is growing rapidly worldwide, especially in emerging mobile markets like Asia and Eastern Europe. As a result, consumers and enterprises are demanding a safe, controlled and secure Web browsing experience. The BrightCloud Service integrated with Opera Mini can be deployed quickly and is a perfect solution for operators."

Opera Mini is the most downloaded mobile browser in the world with nearly 20 million active users. It includes popular features such as Speed Dial, Opera Link, and the ability to save pages, notes, and bookmarks. In December 2008, Opera Mini users viewed more than 6.4 billion pages with each user viewing approximately 360 pages on average.

About BrightCloud

BrightCloud, Inc. has built the next-generation Web-filtering database. BrightCloud provides security vendors with hosted security services that extend the value propositions of Web filtering across the Internet's "long tail" - the nearly one billion Web sites and IP addresses visited by enterprise customers which includes both the most popular sites as well as those sites less frequently visited, but visited nonetheless. Target customers include enterprise security vendors in the security appliance, enterprise security application, end point security, enterprise security application, wireless, e-mail, and xSP spaces. BrightCloud uses the latest in machine learning algorithms, as well as human classification, to build the largest and most accurate URL database available. By integrating the BrightCloud services, OEMs provide their end customers with a richer, multi-layered security solution. For more information, visit www.brightcloud.com.

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 250 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. ‘Opera’, ‘Opera Software’, ‘Opera Mini’ and the ‘O’ logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.