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NeoMedia Adds to Motorola, Nokia, Sony-Ericsson Phones Running Direct-to-Web qode(R)

Thursday , November 02, 2006 09:16 ET

FORT MYERS, Fla, Nov 02, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NEOM), a leader in market-driven technologies, announced today that more than 130 popular cell phone models from Motorola(R), Nokia(R), Sony-Ericsson(R) and other manufacturers can now run its flagship direct-to-mobile-web qode(R) technology.

Martin Copus, president of NeoMedia Mobile, said 85 more handset models have been made qode-ready in the past two weeks, all Java MIDP 2.0-based. Mr. Copus said that qode now runs on some of the most popular Java- and Symbian-based handsets from leading service providers in the U.S. and Europe.

Free downloads of NeoMedia's patented qode Mobile Software are available quickly and easily, over-the-air (OTA) direct to the handset by entering http://get.qode.com in the device's browser.

New on the list of qode-ready Motorola handsets are the RAZR (V3), V180, V551 and the V220, which are among the most popular cell phones in the U.S. Additional Motorola models now running qode include the RAZR with iTunes(TM) (V3i), RAZR (V3x), ROKR (E1), SLVR (L7), PEBL (U6), L6, V300, V400, V500, V557, V535, V545, V550, V600 and E1000.

The list of qode-ready Nokia handsets now includes 32 Nokia Series 40 v2.0 family handsets - models 2610, 2855, 3152, 2855, 3152, 3155, 3155i, 3220, 5140, 5140, 5140i, 6020, 6021, 6030, 6060, 6070, 6080, 6101, 6102, 6102i, 6103, 6152, 6155, 6155i, 6170, 6230, 6230i, 6235, 6235i, 6255, 7260, 7270, 7360, 8800, and 8801. Also now qode-ready are 26 Nokia Series 40 v3.0 family handsets - models 2865, 2865i, 5200, 5300, 6085, 6111, 6125, 6126, 6131, 6136, 6151, 6165, 6165i, 6233, 6234, 6265, 6265i, 6233, 6234, 6265, 6265i, 6270, 6275, 6275i, 6280, 6286, 6288, 7370, 7373, and 7390.

Sony-Ericsson models Z500a, Z500i, Z520a, Z520c, Z520i, and Z525a are now qode-ready in addition to models from Sony-Ericsson previously announced. qode Mobile Software also runs on handsets from other popular cell phone manufacturers, including Panasonic(R) and BenQ-Siemens(R).

NeoMedia's qode (www.qode.com) suite of easy-to-use applications includes qode(R)reader and qode(R)window, providing One Click to Content(TM) connectivity for products, print, packaging and other physical objects to link directly to specific desired content on the Mobile Web. qode(R)reader works with camera phones, letting users "click" on two-dimensional "smart codes" for a direct connection to desired information, discount coupons, maps, contest entry forms, etc., and qode(R)window lets users enter a key word, phrase, UPC, etc., for similar connection.

New Phones Put qode at More Users' Fingertips

"As major manufacturers continue to design and build new handsets, and as these devices are put into service in the U.S. and abroad, NeoMedia will work to ensure that they are qode-ready," Mr. Copus said. NeoMedia is building a reputation for providing reliable, fast-and-easy links to the Mobile Web," he said, "and continuing to built our list of qode-ready handsets is just one of the ways we are working to help spur the boom in mobile connectivity - with benefits to carriers, advertisers, enterprise users and consumers," Mr. Copus said.

"With the increase in qode-ready handsets and other PDA's, it should be easier than ever for anyone in the U.S. and around the world to hop on the qode bandwagon, and use to qode for easiest, fastest, real-time connection to the Mobile Web," he said.

About NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.

NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (www.neom.com) is a diversified global company offering leading edge, technologically advanced products and solutions for companies and consumers, built upon its solid family of patented products and processes, and management experience and expertise. Its NeoMedia Mobile group of companies offers end-to-end mobile enterprise and mobile marketing solutions through its flagship qode direct-to-mobile-web technology and ground-breaking products and services from four of the leading mobile marketing providers in the U.S. and Europe. By linking consumers and companies to the interactive electronic world, NeoMedia delivers one-to-one, permission-based, personalized and profiled dialogue -- anytime and anywhere.

The qode suite of easy-to-use, market-driven products and applications are based on a strong foundation of patented technology, comprising the qode (www.qode.com) platform, qode(R)reader and qode(R)window, all of which provide One Click to Content(TM) connectivity for products, print, packaging and other physical objects to link directly to specific desired content on the mobile Internet.

NeoMedia companies and offerings include: 12snap AG (www.12snap.com), a Munich, Germany-based award-winning leader in mobile marketing and entertainment applications; Mobot, Inc. (www.Mobot.com), a Lexington, Massachusetts-based pioneer in mobile visual recognition technology; Sponge Ltd. (www.spongegroup.com), a London, UK-based leader in developing and implementing mobile marketing applications and content delivery; and Gavitec AG - mobile digit (www.gavitec.com), a Wurselen, Germany-based leading provider of mobile technology and marketing solutions.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. With the exception of historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

qode is a registered trademark, and qode(R)reader, qode(R)window and One Click to Content are trademarks of NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. Other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

SOURCE: NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.

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