Fluffy Spider Technologies and OK Announce Research, Development and Marketing Alliance

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April 18, 2007

Alliance for Embedded Security, Advanced Graphics and High-Performance Multi-Media in Embedded Systems Fluffy Spider Technologies and Open Kernel Labs Announce Research, Development and Marketing Alliance 

CHICAGO AND SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -April 17, 2007 — Fluffy Spider Technologies (FST), a world leader in the development of user interface technology for embedded devices, and Open Kernel Labs (OK), a global provider of embedded operating systems and virtualization technology, today announce a joint research, development and marketing alliance. This benefits OEM’s and end-users of consumer, mobile, commercial and industrial devices. FST and OK’s technology enables OEM’s to quickly and easily develop highly secure and innovative feature-rich devices through advanced graphics and high-performance multi-media platforms while reducing hardware resource requirements and development costs. FST and OK are working together to develop products such as smart phones, TV set top boxes, point-of-service terminals, in-car systems and building automation devices, that meet and pre-empt current market demands. The alliance also offers OEM’s the option of outsourcing the complete development lifecycle of these next generation products. “We look forward to the ongoing collaborative delivery of products that enable OEM’s to further differentiate themselves and offer better end-user service through highly innovative and secure devices,” said Robi Karp, CEO, Fluffy Spider Technologies. This announcement builds upon an initial Memorandum of Understanding (3/15/07) between the National ICT Australia Research Center of Excellence (NICTA) and Fluffy Spider Technologies. The previous agreement with NICTA (the incubator for OK) began the joint research between the two groups that has generated the technology leading to the current business opportunities for both organizations. “From our initial engagement with FST to date, our collaboration has created many commercial opportunities,” said Steve Subar, CEO and Co-Founder of Open Kernel Labs. “We are actively involved with world-leading OEM’s who have expressed a high level of interest in the joint technology offerings. We expect to announce these relationships within the year.” FST’s award-winning embedded GUI platform, FancyPants, offers an unparalleled user experience, enabling OEM’s to create embedded applications with a breathtaking look and feel. FancyPants is easily integrated into embedded operating systems and micro-kernels and meets the rigorous demands required in embedded environments.

About Fluffy Spider Technologies P/L

FST specializes in providing advanced GUI and high-performance multimedia products for embedded application development, backed by comprehensive custom development services. Since 1995, clients include Toshiba, VeriFone, Ericsson, HP, Optus, Vodafone and GEC. FST also has a joint research and marketing agreement with NICTA - Australia’s ICT Research Centre of Excellence. For more information on FST and its products visit www.fluffyspider.com or email: info@fluffyspider.com.

About Open Kernel Labs

Open Kernel Labs’ (OK) technology leadership in embedded operating systems and virtualization technology enables the development of reliable, trustworthy and affordable devices. Backed by the experienced research team of NICTA, Australia’s prestigious Center of Excellence in ICT research, OK’s open source microkernel operating system, OKL4, offers the highest proven performance combined with strong protection and security features in order to provide developers with a robust, open-source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded applications. For more information on OK and its products visit www.ok-labs.com. Press Contacts: Pat Arcand Arcand & Madison for Open Kernel Labs (617-576-7777) pat@am-pr.com Stan Ghys (Australia) Fluffy Spider Technologies P/L Ph: +61 (0) 2 9281 9055 stan@fluffyspider.com

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