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02.14.2005

JBlend™ supports Texas Instruments' OMAP 2420 Demonstration in TI Developer Village at 3GSM World Congress 2005

Tokyo, JAPAN, - February 14, 2005 -

Aplix Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO Ryu Koriyama) announced today that its Java™ platform JBlend™ for embedded systems supports the OMAP2420 processor from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI). The OMAP2420 is TI's newest processor targeted for 3G mobile phones delivering the high-levels of processing power needed for mobile entertainment applications. JBlend™ 's leading support for TI's newest processor was realized through the combined efforts of TI and Aplix.

The OMAP2420 includes both ARM Jazelle (Java hardware accelerator), as well as PowerVR MBX (3D graphics accelerator). JBlend™ utilizes both of these underlying processor technologies to improve the overall user experience of Java applications.

"Operators are increasing deploying Java applications and are now looking towards enhanced Java standards, JSR 184 and JSR 135, to further improve Java capabilities. We are pleased to see Aplix's JBlend™ using the Jazelle-accelerated Java architecture on OMAP2420 to improve the users' gaming experience, said Paul Werp, TI worldwide director of marketing, Cellular Systems.

The OMAP2420 is highly efficient delivering optimal performance and low power consumption to enable entertainment services from mobile phone manufacturers and mobile network operators. JBlend™ and OMAP2420 contribute to the further development of 3G mobile phones for Java services that are entertainment-oriented.

During 3GSM World Congress held in Cannes France 2005 (February 14th to 17th), Aplix will be exhibiting February 16th and 17th at the TI Developer Village (Hall 1-B6). The demonstration will consist of Java 3D contents which are powered by JBlend™ and Mascot Capsule V4 from HI Corporation running on an OMAP2420 based on Linux. For more details please visit the 3GSM World Congress website at: http://www.3gsmworldcongress.com/2005/

• About TI's OMAP Developer Network
  

  Aplix is a member of TI's OMAP™ Developer Network, a group of leading software developers porting advanced applications to TI's high performance, power-efficient OMAP processors. Handset manufacturers adopting OMAP devices enjoy the rapid deployment of compelling wireless applications including streaming audio and video, multimedia messaging, gaming, security, speech recognition, location based services and mobile commerce across all leading operating systems. Systems level integration services are also provided worldwide by independent OMAP Technology Centers. The OMAP platform has been selected by leading manufacturers, such as Nokia, Palm, NEC, Fujitsu, LG Electronics, Hewlett-Packard, Sendo, HTC and many more, for their 2.5 and 3G wireless devices. For more information, please visit www.ti.com/omap.

• About Aplix Corporation
  

  Aplix Corporation is the global leader in deploying Java technology in mobile phones. Aplix was first established in 1986 and has been a Sun Java licensee since 1996. Aplix was publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Mothers) in 2003. On Aug 24, Aplix and the Taiwan based company iaSolution finalized the integration of the corporations.
  Headquarters: Tokyo
  Regional offices: San Francisco, Munich, Taipei, Shanghai, and Singapore

  For more information, please visit: www.aplix.co.jp/ and www.iasolution.net/

• About the JBlend™ Platform
  

  The JBlend™ platform is the de facto solution for running Java applications and services in consumer electronics devices, including mobile phones. The platform has been licensed by over 30 companies as of December 2004. JBlend™ technology:
  

  • Sets the pace by maintaining market leadership through innovation.
  • Has proven results, enabling first-to-market deliveries for our customers.
  • Over 92 million mobile phones have been shipped with JBlend™ as of December 2004.

• Media Contacts:
  

  Akiko Sharp Doi
  Aplix Corporation
  Email: pr@aplixcorp.com
  Phone: +1-415-558-8800

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