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Instant Messaging From Motorola Just Got Better
Motorola Messenger™ C1.1 Embedded Client offers top IM solution
Mountain View, Calif. -- March 31, 2003 -- Motorola announced today availability of its latest Instant Messaging
and Presence Services (IMPS) client solution, which helps make mobile instant messaging get even more
personal. Motorola Messenger™ C1.1 embedded client is fully featured, follows the Open Mobile Alliance IMPS
version 1.1 specifications, and is designed to allow other handset manufacturers to integrate the software into
new mobile devices.
The instant messaging and presence client offers handset manufacturers the ability to quickly deliver an exciting
new service to mobile network operators. The client allows users to manage their availability status and presence
information through the contact and watcher lists so that only select individuals will know how to reach them.
The messaging services of the client allow users to communicate with each other, while ensuring privacy through
the advanced blocking capability. This product complements Motorola’s messaging suite, including the Motorola
Messenger™ version 1.0 client for Java™ technology-enabled devices and the latest iTAP™ version 5.4
predictive text engine with word completion.
Group management in a chat environment marks an evolution in mobile messaging which to date has focused on
one-to-one sessions. Not only can users send messages to each other, but they can now also create their own
private chat groups through the membership list and invite others to join or search for topics of interest in
engaging public chat rooms.
“The Motorola Messenger client, with its rich feature set, is a cornerstone for a variety of fun, on-the-go mobile
experiences that allow you to search for and find new friends, chat with your community, all while ensuring the
user’s privacy,” said Mike Bordelon, corporate vice president of consumer experience and software for Motorola’s
Personal Communications Sector. “Our messaging solutions are among the best that are available today.”
Motorola Messenger™ C1.1 has been extensively tested with IMPS server partners and in the Open Mobile
Alliance IMPS Fest #1 in Sophia-Antipolis, France, December 17-19, 2002.
The product launch marks the availability of a complete software developer toolkit (SDK) for the rapid integration
of the client to any handset platform. Motorola’s Lexicus Division works with other handset manufacturers to
bring standards based messaging solutions to mobile operators by leveraging core competencies in mobile
software development and integration, user experience-driven design and Wireless Village expertise. The
Motorola Messenger ™ C1.1 embedded client, developed by Motorola’s Lexicus Division, can be licensed by
handset manufacturers worldwide today.
About the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA)
The Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) delivers open standards for the mobile industry, helping to create interoperable
services that work across countries, operators and mobile terminals and are driven by users' needs. To expand
the mobile market, companies supporting the Open Mobile Alliance will work to stimulate the fast and wide
adoption of a variety of new, enhanced mobile information, communication and entertainment services. The Open
Mobile Alliance includes all key elements of the wireless value chain, and contributes to the timely and efficient
introduction of services and applications. For more information, please visit: www.openmobilealliance.org.
About the Lexicus Division of Motorola
The Lexicus Division of Motorola specializes in the innovative design and development of user interface software
and input technologies for smart devices. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the division strives to be a
world leader in supplying cutting edge input technologies. It offers a complete range of alternative input
technologies, including graphical messaging, intelligent keypad text entry and Mobile Instant Messaging and
Presence Services. The Lexicus Division of Motorola is a founder of the Wireless Village initiative, promoting the
market development through interoperable standards based solutions. For more information, please visit
www.motorola.com/lexicus.
About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic
solutions. Sales in 2002 were $26.7 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business
practices and pioneering important technologies that make things smarter and life better for people, honored
traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For more information, please visit:
www.motorola.com
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