Superscape joins MPAC
January 28 2004 - 1:00AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:7063U
Superscape Group PLC
28 January 2004
28 January 2004
SUPERSCAPE INVITED TO JOIN MICROSOFT
MOBILITY PARTNER ADVISORY COUNCIL (MPAC)
Superscape plc, specialists in the development of industry standard 3D
technology to deliver console quality over-the-air (OTA) games on mobile phones,
has been invited to join Microsoft's Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC).
Formed in January 2002, MPAC's aim is to bring together companies who are
creating innovative and unique mobile technologies, applications and services.
A dedicated team within Microsoft provides MPAC partners with marketing and
technical support to help speed their products to market.
Membership of MPAC is by invitation only, with current members including
Accenture, Fujitsu and Cap Gemini Ernst & Young.
"Superscape's wealth of experience in graphics technology for mobile gaming
solutions makes it a valued new member of Microsoft's Mobility Partner Advisory
Council," said Julie Wymetalek, Partner Marketing Manager, Microsoft Mobile
Devices Division. "We are delighted to engage with Superscape to bring
interactive 3D games to the hands of our customers and make the most of the
Windows Mobile platform's rich data capabilities."
Kevin Roberts, CEO, Superscape plc said: "I am very pleased that Superscape has
been invited to join this select group of mobile industry specialists. The
technical support and networking opportunities provided by the group will
contribute significantly towards further extending the adoption of Superscape's
Swerve technology and applications throughout the global wireless sector."
Notes for editors:
About MPAC
The Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC) is an invitation-only program
developed by Microsoft to empower top partners to create software solutions for
Windows Mobile-based devices by providing them with the tools and programs they
need to be innovative and successful. Member companies share ideas and exchange
feedback with Microsoft aimed at enhancing the success of their products and
services built on the Windows Mobile software platform. As part of their
membership in the program, MPAC partners participate in quarterly networking
meetings and engage with sales representatives on an ongoing basis, and receive
dedicated technical support and access to exclusive marketing programs that help
them discover new opportunities in the wireless industry. More information on
the MPAC program and its partners is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/providers/default.mspx.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software,
services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The
company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people
through great software -- any time, any place and on any device.
Microsoft and Windows Mobile are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
About Superscape
Superscape specialises in industry standard 3D technology for wireless
environments. The company's Swerve technology is a complete solution comprising
a software-only 3D engine (Swerve Client), a powerful development tool
integrated into 3ds max(tm) (Swerve Studio) and a catalogue of 3D games (Swerve
Content) available for licensing. Key players such as ARM, Siemens, Samsung,
Motorola, THQ Wireless and SavaJe have already endorsed Swerve.
Superscape is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has corporate offices in
Hook, Hampshire (UK) and San Clemente, California (USA).
www.superscape.com
For further information, please contact:
Superscape Group plc 01256 745769
Maggie Templeman
Director, Corporate Communications
Email: mtempleman@superscape.com
Hudson Sandler 020 7796 4133
Jessica Rouleau/Sandrine Boussard
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