R & D partners

France Telecom Orange

Orange is a key brand of the France Telecom Group, providing mobile, broadband, fixed, business and entertainment services across Europe. It is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with more than 170 million customers on five continents.

"Opera's idea of using Web technologies to develop a better, more uniform user interface and portfolio of services across our product line is very much complementary to our own approach. Opera's standards-based approach will make us able to offer users a far better end-user experience across multiple platforms, and at the same time,increasing data usage. This will be a real revenue booster that takes advantage of our investment in high-capacity networks." -Eric Dufresne, CEO, France Telecom/Orange R&D, Boston

Telenor

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Telenor is an international provider of high quality telecommunications, data and media communication services. Telenor is one of Norway's largest companies with revenues in 2004 of approx. NOK 61.3 billion and a work force of 20,900 domestically and abroad. Telenor R&D makes important contributions to innovation and new services.

Silicon and hardware partners

ARM

ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM provides a comprehensive product offering.

Freescale Semiconductor

Freescale is the one-stop source for products that support development from board bring-up to application development to integration and testing, with a particular focus on consumer electronics; transportation; wireless; and networking and communications.

"Our customers and their users demand innovative solutions to enhance and add value to their consumer electronic products. The Opera 9 SDK for devices meets that expectation. As a recognized brand in browsers for mobile devices, Opera helps ensure that we maintain our reputation as being the industry's leader in advanced system-level solutions." -Monica Hamilton, director, wireless developer network, Freescale

NXP

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NXTV

NXTV Inc. provides broadband information and entertainment services to the luxury hotel market throughout the world. They have developed the NXTV Broadband Intertainment System, a state-of-the-art digital interactive television system that delivers entertainment and information services through the television set.

"Opera provides the fastest performing and most configurable Web browser on the market today for embedded applications. Couple this with its substantial support for many important plugins, including Macromedia Flash and Java, and you have an award-winning product. Opera, with millions of users all over the planet, provides NXTV a solid, stable, and high-performance product to meet customer expectations for a high-quality Web browsing experience in hospitality installations." -Pat Heffernan, VP, engineering, NXTV

SIGMA Designs

Sigma Designs (Nasdaq: SIGM) specializes in silicon-based MPEG decoding for streaming video, progressive DVD playback, and advanced digital set-top boxes. The company's award-winning REALmagic® Video Streaming Technology is used in both commercial and consumer applications providing highly integrated solutions for high-quality decoding of MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.

"With an increasing number of our customer devices requiring full Web browsing and the ability to run web-based user interfaces, Opera is natural partner for Sigma Designs. At Sigma we are focused on producing exciting products that enable the best user experience, and Opera is complementary in that it provides users a fast and full-featured Internet experience." -Ken Lowe, VP, strategic marketing, Sigma Designs

STMicro

STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets.

"We are engaging with leaders in the industry so that set-top box manufacturers using our chip solution have access to a range of best-in-breed middleware solutions. We are delighted with the Opera browser, which offers the full, fast and safe Web experience that end-users demand, and provides the added benefit of reducing time-to-market, which is important to our customers." -Monica de Virgiliis, general manager, Home Video Division, STMicroelectronics

Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN), better known in the electronics industry (and popularly) as TI, is an American company renowned for developing and commercializing semiconductor and computer technology. TI is the No. 3 manufacturer of semiconductors worldwide after Intel and Samsung, and is the top supplier of chips for cellular handsets, as well as the No. 1 producer of digital signal processors (DSPs) and analog semiconductors.

"A Web browser is a crucial component for our customers for both browsing and to bring Web 2.0 to networked consumer electronics. Opera has extensive experience in delivering to embedded devices and is a flexible browser that adapts to a variety of uses. Opera has demonstrated an excellent Web experience for DaVinci technology." -Huy Pham, SoC marketing, TI

System integration partners

27M Technologies

27M Technologies is a system integration house, specializing in consumer electronics and custom solutions for digital media. 27M provide turnkey solutions for digital TV receivers based on their integrated software stack and reference hardware design.

ConFocus

ConFocus Technologies is a leader in digital video and digital television software products and services, focusing on software for cable, satellite, and IP set-top boxes in the international and domestic markets for customers in markets from enterprise to consumer electronics.

Toshiba Joho

Since its establishment in 1962, Toshiba Information Systems (Japan) Corporation has always fully utilized state-of-the-art technology in the information industry. As a leading company in the information service area, it has used this technology to meet a variety of computerization needs from companies and society as a whole.

Wipro

Wipro Technologies, a division of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified global IT services organization. Wipro Technologies was recently assessed at Level 5 for CMMI V 1.2 across offshore and onsite development centers. Wipro is one of the largest product engineering and support service providers worldwide.

Application and technology partners

Accedo Broadband

Accedo is a leading aggregator of interactive content and applications for IPTV and broadband-enabled consumer electronics. Accedo provides the largest available multi-platform portfolio of IPTV applications, Accedo Application PortfolioT, containing e.g. IPTV games, quizzes, puzzles, video art, comics, karaoke, weather and communication.

Adobe

Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information - anytime, anywhere and through any medium.

"Adobe Creative Suite 2 is a complete design environment that accelerates publishing workflows for print, the Web, and mobile platforms. The advanced rendering technologies and open standards provided by Opera's advanced Web browser ensure that designers using Adobe Creative Suite 2 can create and realize their best work, for output online or to the latest handheld devices." John Brennan, senior vice president, Creative Professional products, Adobe

iacta

Iacta LLC is the developer and publisher of Games4TV, a large library of popular, evergreen games designed specifically for delivery on interactive television. Games4TV is deployed in cable, telco, dial-up, and consumer electronics platforms in North America.

"Sublicensing Opera's Web browser technology means that customers can purchase a software stack that already contains the browser software along with a powerful tool which will allow them to integrate it easily with their customized UIs. Buyers can be confident that they are purchasing a proven solution; Opera's API has already been used to port Opera to millions of devices." -Karthik Ranjan, VP sales and marketing, IntAct

Monotype Imaging

Monotype Imaging provides fonts and font technologies to graphic professionals, software developers and manufacturers of printers and display devices. Formerly Agfa Monotype Corp., the company also provides print drivers and color imaging technologies to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers).Monotype Imaging offers fonts and industry-standard solutions for most of the world's written languages.

MontaVista Software

MontaVista Software is a leading global supplier of systems software for intelligent connected devices and associated infrastructure. MontaVista powers the embedded revolution by providing GNU/Linux-based open-source software solutions.

"Mobile phones, advanced PDAs and even cars are becoming our gateways to information access. It is important to provide consumers worldwide with the ability to interact with technology in the most natural and convenient way. Together, MontaVista Linux Consumer Electronics Edition and the Opera browser enable software developers meet that goal with a flexible solution that provides consumer-grade reliability. Both our companies focus on scalability, open standards and customization, so that our mutual customers can save on development time and costs." -Sheila Baker, vice president, marketing, MontaVista Software

Middleware, OS and service partners

Birdstep Technology

Birdstep Technology is a global software development, marketing and sales company offering seamless connectivity and mobility client software for mobile data users on laptops, pocket PC and Smartphones as well as state-of-the-art embedded database technologies.

BSQUARE

BSQUARE is an industry leader with a proven track record in providing engineering services and production-ready software products for the smart device market. Since 1994, BSQUARE has provided device manufacturers with software solutions for personal navigation devices, point-of-sale terminals, handheld data terminals, smartphones and many other device categories allowing them to get to market more quickly and cost effectively.

Discretix

Discretix is a leading provider of embedded security technology for mobile devices and flash memory storage. Discretix technology, which incorporates both hardware and software components, enables security to be incorporated into products at the chipset level, making it transparent to the end-user while protecting sensitive information from malicious attacks, viruses, fraud, and theft.

Dreampark

Dreampark is a Swedish company with major Scandinavian TV-operators as its largest customers. Their main product is the IPTV Middleware "Dreamgallery" which provides an attractive and user-friendly GUI.

IBM

IBM's pervasive computing and mobile Internet strategy is to extend e-business applications to the new class of connected client devices. This involves building, deploying and developing mobile applications by partnering with key players and developing groundbreaking initiatives to set open industry standards.

"As we move further into the pervasive computing model, where our phones, handhelds and even cars become our gateways to information access, the ability to interact with technology in the most natural and convenient way possible will be key. Together with Opera, one of the leading providers of browser technology, IBM aims to build an interface that will allow technology to adapt to end-users, rather than forcing them to adapt to technology." -Rod Adkins, general manager, Pervasive Computing Division, IBM

Industria

Industria is a leading total broadband solutions provider and systems integrator involved in the design, implementation and operation of multi-play broadband networks for investment companies, utilities, property developers and telecommunication companies. The Industria range of turnkey products and services enables network owners to connect to a range of broadband services including IPTV, video-on-demand, internet, telephony, security and to other broadband services.

"We have chosen Opera because of its superior performance and its support for the open Web standards on which Zignal is based. Like Zignal, Opera runs on most types of STBs, and proved itself to be faster than any other browser we tested." -Gudjon Mar Gudjonsson, CEO, Industria

Kasenna

Kasenna is redefining the business of television. As the acknowledged market leader in IP video delivery, the company has focused on open standards and an intelligent management infrastructure which allow service providers, enterprises, and other organizations to build commercial-grade IP video networks that support new and emerging video services.

Northport

Northport is a privately owned company based in Linköping, Sweden. The company was founded in 2002 with expert competence in set-top boxes, customer care & billing and conditional access systems with the ambition to provide the market with the most innovative IPTV/open TV-network middleware covering future needs in hardware, services and service types.

Orca Interactive

Orca Interactive (LSE-ORCA) is a leading provider of IPTV middleware and applications for broadband network operators and service providers. Orca enables triple-play providers to deliver a full array of attractive video-over-IP services that generate new revenue streams and strengthen customer loyalty.

"By partnering with Opera we are simply giving operators and service providers more options for better solutions that increase subscriber loyalty and revenues. Our applications give our customers the necessary tools to offer a wide range of services that address varying trends and consumer needs. Opera's fast performance and support for advanced Web technologies and applications will be an asset to RiGHTv's capabilities." -Yosi Glick, vice president, marketing and business development, Orca Interactive

Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on the Company's CDMA digital technology. The Company's business areas include integrated CDMA chipsets and system software; technology licensing; Eudora email software for Windows and Macintosh computing platforms; digital cinema systems; and satellite-based systems.

"Contextual shopping capabilities via the BREW solution extend our commitment to enable diversified yet simplified shopping experiences for the end user while maximizing revenue opportunities for BREW operators and content providers. This functionality enables new features that support a wide range of premium BREW-based applications and content that will be presented to end users based upon their real-time usage, allowing a more personalized wireless experience for BREW subscribers." -Gina Lombardi, senior vice president, marketing and product management, QUALCOMM Internet Services

Red Bend Software

Red Bend Software helps mobile phone manufacturers and network operators accelerate the adoption of new services and features, respond rapidly to customer problems and reduce support costs through mobile software management solutions. Many major handset manufacturers use Red Bend's firmware over-the-air (FOTA) technology to deliver compact firmware updates to mobile phones already in the hands of users.

"EFD technology will provide new capabilities to Opera and other leading mobile application providers to quickly deliver enhanced features to their users. By using EFD, Opera will be able to allow its users to enjoy the latest and best Web browsing tools on their mobile phones." -Yoram Salinger, president and CEO, Red Bend

Symbian

Symbian was set up by leading handset and mobile computing manufacturers Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic and Psion to provide a common, open operating system for mobile phones and enable a mass market of content, services and applications based around data and voice-enabled mobile phones.

"We're moving into a market where for millions of users their first experience of accessing the Internet will be from a mobile device. To offer mobile users a compelling multimedia experience we've been evaluating a number of browsers to complement the Symbian OS. Opera Software offers the most advanced specifications and features available in the market today. With this agreement Symbian and Opera will ensure that future browsing requirements will be easily and seamlessly incorporated into the Symbian OS." -Mark Edwards, EVP, sales and marketing, Symbian

Qt

Qt provides leading technologies that combine the advantages of Linux with the freedom to innovate across all platforms. The company's flagship products are Qt, a cross-platform software development framework for the desktop; and Qtopia, a customizable application platform and user interface for Linux-based consumer devices.

"This alliance mutually reinforces our global presence. Opera's Web browser is a natural partner for Qtopia and the two technologies complement each other in a way that will benefit consumers as well as device manufacturers." -Eirik Chambe-Eng, co-founder and president, Trolltech

Wind River

Wind River is the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO). Wind River enables companies to develop, run and manage device software faster, better, at lower cost and more reliably. Wind River platforms are pre-integrated, fully standardized, enterprise-wide development solutions.

"Opera has long set itself apart in the browser industry for delivering a superior Internet experience to devices. We offer our customers the best solutions that are on the market today, so a partnership with Opera was a natural step." Steve LaPedis, vice president, field and alliance marketing, Wind River

Distribution partners

Bytemobile

Bytemobile is a tier-one provider of integrated mobile Internet solutions which optimize the delivery of data, web, multimedia, advertising, and filtering services to consumers on mass-market handsets, feature phones, smartphones, and laptops. Today, Bytemobile's network installations span 96 operators in 53 countries.

"The Opera partnership is a key element of our strategy for delivering the Internet to any mobile device." -Adrian Hall, vice president, marketing and business vevelopment, Bytemobile

Grameenphone

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Helio

Helio is the mobile brand for the Internet generation. With advanced mobile services, exclusive, high-end, beautiful devices and smart pricing on a nationwide high-speed 3G network, Helio is built for consumers who have mobile at the center of their lives.

“We're always looking to give our members their choice of great applications so we're excited to be the first service provider in the U.S. to make Opera Mini an on-deck option. Opera Mini is a tremendous mobile browser. Optimized for Ocean and running on a nationwide 3G network, its a combination that's tough to match.” -Doug Britt, vice president, service management, Helio

KongZhong

KongZhong Corporation is one of China's leading providers of wireless value-added services and is a media company providing news, content and mobile advertising services through its wireless Internet sites. The Company delivers wireless value-added services to consumers in China through multiple technology platforms.

"As the developer of the very popular Opera browser, Opera has a large amount of users from PCs, cell phones, pocket PCs and even certain types of game consoles. On the other hand, Kong.net, operated by KongZhong, is one of the leading wireless Internet portals in China. This strategic partnership offers mobile phone users the best products of the two companies. We expect that great distribution of "KongZhong Opera" browser will bring increased traffic to Kong.net, strengthen our brand awareness and enhance our leadership position in wireless Internet industry." -Nick Yang, president, KongZhong

MegaFon

MEGAFON OJSC is the first all-Russia operator of the GSM 900/1800 standard. The Company was incorporated in May 2002. The license coverage of MegaFon OJSC, as well as of its 100%-owned subsidiaries, embraces the entire territory of the Russian Federation.

Meteor

Meteor Mobile Communications Limited is a mobile telecommunications company in the Republic of Ireland. They operate a GSM/GPRS/EDGE cellular communications network under licence from the Commission for Communications Regulation, and were the third entrant in the market, after Vodafone Ireland and O2 Ireland.

Mobilkom Austria

With 3.4 million customers and a market share of 39.1%, mobilkom austria is Austria's leading mobile operator. The company generated revenues of EUR 1,719.1 million in the 2005 business year. The company is wholly owned by Telekom Austria, which is listed on the Vienna and New York stock exchanges.

Omnitel

Omnitel, the largest mobile telecommunications company in the Baltic countries, is the member of the TeliaSonera family.

Pannon

Pannon GSM Zrt is a member of the Telenor Group and is a leading telecommunications operator in Hungary. Serving 3 million customers, it controls over 33% of the Hungarian mobile market with a penetration rate of more than 92% at January of 2006. Operating since 1994, Pannon offers consumers, enterprises and SMB customers an ever-expanding range of voice and data services, integrated solutions and multimedia content.

TALKLINE

Founded in 1991 as a mobile telephony provider, today Talkline GmbH belongs to the debitel group which is the number 3 in the German mobile communication market and has more than 12 million mobile subscribers. Talkline cooperates with all German network operators: T-Mobile, Vodafone, E-Plus and O2 Germany.

TDC

TDC is a Danish-based provider of communications solutions with significant presence in selected markets in Northern and Central Europe. TDC is organized as six main business lines; TDC Solutions, TDC Mobile international, TDC Switzerland, TDC Cable TV, TDC Directories and TDC Services.

Content partners

Google

Google Inc. delivers the fastest and easiest way to find relevant information on the Internet with the largest index of Web sites available on the World Wide Web and the industry's most advanced search technology.

"Opera's choice to implement our advanced search technology underscores Google's leadership in providing easy-to-use and highly relevant search results, which are critical for creating the best user experience. Both Google and Opera are committed to delivering the speed, scalability and relevancy required to ensure an excellent online experience for Internet users worldwide." -Sergey Brin, president and co-founder, Google

Yahoo!

Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo!'s mission is to connect people to their passions, their communities, and the world's knowledge.

"The powerful and popular Opera Mobile browser is a perfect match for Yahoo!'s innovative mobile Internet services. This new partnership will give the millions of Opera Mobile and Opera Mini customers around the world the ability to easily use Yahoo! oneSearch to find the information they need." -Marco Boerries, senior vice president, connected life, Yahoo!