TOKYO, October 20 /PRNewswire/ --

- Company unveils ACCESS family of Linux platforms, previewing ACCESS
      Linux Platform 3.0 and introducing ACCESS Linux Platform mini

    - Extends capabilities and functionality of ACCESS family of Linux
      solutions to meet the needs of customers across a broad range of
      products



ACCESS Day -- ACCESS CO., LTD., a global provider of advanced software
technologies to the mobile and beyond-PC markets, today extended its
ACCESS(TM) family of Linux platforms to include ACCESS Linux Platform(TM) 3.0
and the new ACCESS Linux Platform(TM) mini, a mobile Linux platform targeted
at price-sensitive and emerging markets. In a presentation to key
constituents at its annual ACCESS Day event, Tomihisa Kamada, ACCESS CTO,
executive vice president and co-founder, gave a preview demonstration of
ACCESS Linux Platform 3.0, the next generation of the company's flagship
mobile Linux platform, which provides an advanced UI and LiMo compatibility
essential to major carriers worldwide. The demonstration showcased highly
detailed visuals, smooth transitions and animations, and an intuitive and
engaging user experience.

Additionally, ACCESS introduced ACCESS Linux Platform mini, the newest
member of the ACCESS family of mobile Linux solutions. ACCESS Linux Platform
mini is a compact, commercial-grade Linux platform designed for mobile and
next-generation Internet-enabled devices. ACCESS Linux Platform mini features
a scalable and customizable platform that includes a comprehensive
application suite suitable for devices ranging from feature phones and
low-end smartphones to Internet-enabled, beyond-PC devices, such as portable
navigation devices, portable media players and set-top boxes.

ACCESS Linux Platform mini is well-suited for the more stringent cost and
performance requirements of mobile and Internet-enabled devices in emerging
markets. The product's market-proven technology has already been commercially
deployed in China and Taiwan on devices from manufacturers such as global
leader Haier Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Novarobo Technology Co., Ltd.

"ACCESS Linux Platform mini provides carriers with the opportunity to
seriously contemplate unlocking data ARPU (average revenue per user)
potential in all segments of their subscriber base -- not just smartphone
users -- in a cost effective, proven and scalable way," said Stuart Carlaw,
vice president and research director, Mobile Wireless, ABI Research. "This
development will be critical in enabling the expansion of the next phase of
mobile user experience for the majority of today's mobile phone users,
including those in emerging markets."

ACCESS Linux Platform mini includes a complete set of middleware and
customizable applications, an optional Linux kernel enhanced by ACCESS and
development kit. ACCESS also provides customers and partners with technical
and professional services to help enhance their competitiveness in the global
market, including product customization, localization, integration and QA
services.

ACCESS Linux Platform mini is optimized for the following minimum
hardware specifications: 200MHz CPU, 32MB RAM, 32MB ROM. Key product features
include:

-- An innovative UI design
    -- Open architecture based on components and services
    -- Development environment: IDE based on Visual C++ (in Windows)
    -- ACCESS NetFront(TM) Browser pre-integrated
    -- Support for NetFront Browser Widgets (optional)
    -- ACCESS Media Music player integrated
    -- Multi-media applications and RSS Sync
    -- PIM sync
    -- GPS
    -- Mobile TV
    -- Multiple profiles, including mobile, STB, and PND/PMP profiles



"The openness and flexibility of Linux are driving innovation in mobile
phones and Internet-enabled devices," said Toru Arakawa, CEO, president and
co-founder of ACCESS. "With the introduction of ACCESS Linux Platform mini
and the enhanced capabilities of our LiMo-compliant ACCESS Linux Platform
3.0, we can offer our customers a complete range of solutions extending from
feature phones through low-end smartphones, to high-end smartphones and
Internet devices that will further enable the next generation of mobile
Internet use."

ACCESS Linux Platform mini is available immediately to licensees.

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

The registered trademark Linux(R) is used pursuant to a sublicense from
Linux Mark Institute, 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.

Windows and Visual C++ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks, logos and trade names mentioned in the document are
the property of their respective owners.

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