ARCHIVE 2006

Esmertec signs Java license agreement with Sun Microsystems

Dübendorf-Zurich, Switzerland, September 6, 2006 - EsmertecTM, (SWX: ESMN), a focused provider of software and services to communications device manufacturers and mobile telecom operators, announced today that it has signed a new three-year JavaTM licensing areement with Sun Microsystems, Inc., signifying Esmertec's continued commitment to provide best-in-class Java software solutions.

Esmertec first certified a Sun device in 1999. Since 2003, Esmertec has been a full Java licensee, delivering JbedTM, a valued Java Virtual Machine (JVM), to handset, embedded device and chipset manufacturers worldwide. As of the end of June 2006, Jbed has been integrated in over 190 mobile device models. Five of the six leading handset manufacturers are shipping phones with Esmertec's innovative technology, making it one of the most successful runtime platforms for mobile phones and embedded devices.

This new agreement enables Esmertec to continue offering Java-software solutions compliant with the Java ME (Java Platform, Micro Edition) standards; a standard that is defined and managed by Sun Microsystems.

"With over 2.5 billion Java devices including 1.1 billion Java-powered phones in the world today, Sun is a key player in the future of mobility," said neal Civjan, vice president, Worldwide OEM Software Sales, Sun Microsystems. "Esmertec's dedication to deliver innovative Java products and solutions, such as their multitasking Java Virtual Machine for feature phones, supports Sun's mission to bring mobile applications to any device, any screen."

"Our collaboration with Sun Microsystems emphasizes Esmertec's commitment to continue providing reputable and world leading Java solutions according to our comprehensive Java product roadmap," said Georges Boulloy, chief product officer of Esmertec. "We are able to focus our strengths on establishing a comprehensive portfolio of applications and software solutions aimed at increasing the interactivity and personalization for consumers."

About Esmertec:

Esmertec is a focused provider of software and services to communications device manufacturers and mobile telecom operators. The company provides software platforms that enable the deployment of content and applications in devices and other servers. Customers include mobile telecom operators and manufacturers of mobile handsets, set-top boxes and interactive televisions. Esmertec's software and service capabilities excel with its reliability as well as fast and local execution. Founded in 1999, Esmertec is headquartered in Zurich-Switzerland with subsidiaries in China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the USA, and offices in Taiwan and the UK. Since 2005, Esmertec is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange (ESMN).

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