BARCELONA, Spain, February 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- ACCESS Linux Platform(TM) to Power First Open Linux Handset from Orange - ACCESS Joins LiMo Foundation; Company Spearheads LiMo Foundation Development Team for Native Linux SDK Suite - ACCESS Launches New Developer Portal, Releases SDK and Tools for ACCESS Linux Platform - ACCESS(TM) Connect Ecosystem Global Partner Program Celebrates One Year Anniversary with over 85 Partners

Mobile World Congress -- ACCESS CO., LTD. today reinforced its leadership in the mobile industry with announcements supporting joint initiatives to deliver Linux-based platforms for mobile devices. Just one year after releasing the Product Development Kit for its ACCESS Linux Platform to licensees and partners, the Company confirmed that the platform will power the first open, mobile Linux handset for Orange. The new handset, expected to be available to Orange customers later this year, will be produced by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and will give Orange customers the full benefits of the ACCESS Linux Platform, including an innovative and user-friendly Interface design, access to thousands of off-the-shelf Garnet(TM) OS-based applications available immediately, and integrated communication between applications, enabling a seamless user experience for music, messaging and other advanced features.

In a move to help unify the mobile Linux industry and further enable time-to-market development of open devices, ACCESS also announced that it has joined the LiMo Foundation as a Core member and will hold a seat on the LiMo Foundation board. In recognition of ACCESS' proven track record with the developer community of successfully bringing to market its ACCESS Linux Platform Software Development Kit (SDK), ACCESS is spearheading the team tasked with developing the LiMo Foundation's native Linux SDK suite.

ACCESS further announced the availability of the ACCESS Linux Platform Development Suite (including SDK and Tools) via a newly-created developer portal designed to provide support and services for third party Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). The ACCESS Linux Platform Development Suite is immediately available free of charge to all registered members of the ACCESS Developer Network at http://accessdevnet.com.

As evidence of the continued momentum behind ACCESS solutions, eleven new members were added to the growing roster of companies in the ACCESS Connect Ecosystem (ACE) global partner program, bringing total membership to 85. The ACE partner program, which was launched at 3GSM World Congress 2007, represents a network of world-class partners developing and promoting new converged technologies and solutions in concert with ACCESS.

"ACCESS is dedicated to driving industry momentum to enhance the growth of the mobile Linux platform," said Toru Arakawa, ACCESS CEO, president and co-founder. "The marketplace is rapidly moving towards a complete and seamless experience for users of Internet-enabled devices. An open platform and open Internet are vital to this convergence, and ACCESS will continue to be a leader in helping our partners bring applications, content and services to converged devices around the world."

ACCESS is inviting attendees to "Open Up Your World" at the ACCESS booth at Mobile World Congress. The Company will showcase the latest trends in the mobile industry and continued innovation in supporting an open Internet for mobile and converged devices. The ACCESS exhibit will feature demonstrations of the latest ACCESS products and solutions, including: ACCESS Linux Platform, the Company's next-generation mobile platform; NetFront(TM) Browser Widgets, a comprehensive mobile widget platform; and NetFront(TM) Transcoder, ACCESS' PC website-to-mobile conversion solution.

There will also be demonstrations featuring internetworking devices using ZebOS(R), the switch/router middleware from ACCESS' subsidiary IP Infusion, a leading provider of intelligent network software for enhanced IP services. ZebOS supports advanced network technologies that enable Next Generation Networks. In addition, visitors to the ACCESS booth will be able to experience hands-on demonstrations of a next-generation multimedia home network that seamlessly connects mobile handsets and consumer electronics using NetFront(TM) Living Connect, the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) -compliant solution for digital content.

ACCESS made the following additional announcements at Mobile World Congress:

-- The Company is extending its partnership with Wind River into the mobile handset market with a pre-integrated software development solution for mobile handset OEMs and cellular carriers. -- ACCESS reinforced its commitment to enabling the rapid development of smart mobile devices by releasing a pre-integrated certified software stack combining the ACCESS Linux Platform with the MontaVista Mobilinux operating system.

The ACCESS booth at GSMA Mobile World Congress is located in the Courtyard Area CY06, Fira de Barcelona.

About ACCESS

ACCESS CO., LTD. is a global company providing leading technology, software products and platforms for Web browsing, mobile phones, wireless handhelds, and other networked devices. ACCESS' product portfolio, including its NetFront(TM) Browser, Garnet(TM) OS (formerly Palm OS(R)) and ACCESS Linux Platform(TM), provides customers with solutions that enable faster time to market, flexibility and customizability. The company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates 29 subsidiaries and affiliates within Asia, Europe and the United States. ACCESS is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mother's Index under the number 4813. For more information about ACCESS, please visit http://www.access-company.com/

(C) 2008 ACCESS CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

ACCESS, NetFront, Garnet and ACCESS Linux Platform are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS CO., LTD. in the United States, Japan and other countries.

The registered trademark Linux(R) is used pursuant to a sublicense from LMI, the exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a world-wide basis.

Palm OS is a trademark owned by Palm Trademark Holding Company and is licensed exclusively to ACCESS Systems Americas, Inc.

IP Infusion and ZebOS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of IP Infusion Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

DLNA is a trademark of Diggital Living Network Alliance

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Head Office (Japan), Mariko Hanaoka of ACCESS CO., LTD., +81-(3)-5259-3685, prinfo@access.co.jp, or U.S., Pam Miracle +1-408-400-1543, pam.miracle@access-company.com, or Europe, Laurence Clavere, +33-(0)-6-72-38-05-38, Laurence.clavere@access-company.com, or China, Delia Liu, +86-(10)-6439-6167, delia.liu@accesschina.com.cn, all of ACCESS CO., LTD.