eZhangWanBa is the suite of interactive SMS services which includes new gaming and entertainment services that will be released progressively in the future. The initial services under eZhangWanBa include popular Chinese language game titles such as Great Pals, Mindmapper, Carter, Friendship Club, Happy Bomb, Zoojampa and Water Boy .

The interactive SMS entertainment services have been jointly developed by HP' s Mobile e-Services Bazaar members, Orange Gum and Newpalm (China) Information Technology Co., Ltd. using middleware developed by both companies on HP infrastructure, which supports mission-critical mobile services. Orange Gum is the first company to offer Chinese-language SMS interactive entertainment services in China.

Users may access eZhangWanBa simply by sending a SMS message containing the word "GAME" to a special service number, such as 1010 in Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. A two-way communication between the back-end server and the end-user is set up, to create the interactive element in the SMS gaming services. Not only can end-users select from a variety of games to play, they can also directly interact and communicate using their mobile phones with other gamers.

The successful launch of eZhangWanBa exemplifies another successful alliance developed through the HP Bazaar, a global program and a unique ecosystem of participants who collaborate to create new e-services for the mobile and wireless market. Commenting on this alliance, Mr Kelvin Tan, Director, HP Mobile e-Services Bazaar, Asia Pacific, said, "Orange Gum and Newpalm were among the first companies to join the HP Bazaar program in Asia Pacific. The program has paid off in bridging wireless technologies and business. This value proposition has led to the delivery of commercialized applications to key mobile carriers in the region."

Said Mr. Tan Meng Wee, President of Orange Gum, "We are very excited to work with Newpalm and HP in China. There is great potential for entertainment services to succeed in new mobile markets such as China and we will continue working through HP' s extensive network to extend our SMS and WAP services to regional carriers like China Mobile."

Mr. John Xiao, CEO of Newpalm (China) added in agreement, "This cooperation is just the beginning of our commitment to developing and introducing more advanced applications to Chinese consumers."

"The joint launch of eZhangWanBa with HP, Orange Gum and Newpalm signifies our commitment to introducing advanced and compelling applications to Chinese consumers. China Mobile launched 'Monternet' in November last year, which is a new concept of mobile Internet that combines the advantages of personalised mobile communication and the Internet, allowing end-users to enjoy more services through SMS and WAP. 'Monternet' is a milestone in China Mobile's data business, and Newpalm is one of the first participants of 'Monternet'. We hope there are more partners like HP, Newpalm and Orange Gum to help co-develop and provide more wireless applications for China mobile users, such as this interactive SMS gaming service that we believe will be very popular with the consumers", said one of the officials from China Mobile.

HP's Mobile e-Services Bazaar is a dynamic marketplace of solutions and technologies for emerging mobile e-services. HP Bazaars are located in technology epicenters around the globe, including Helsinki, Finland, Silicon Valley and Singapore, with satellite offices in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Bangkok, Thailand, Beijing and Toronto. These regional centers of innovation are focused on connecting application providers, technology providers, carriers, venture capitalist, system integrators, and customers. Participants will be able to view and test new mobile e-services, join special interest groups, access relevant information and gain access to a constant supply of innovative, new solutions. Additional information about HP Mobile e-Services Bazaars can be found at: (http://www.hpbazaar.com).

About HP

Hewlett-Packard Company -- a leading global provider of computing and imaging solutions and services -- is focused on making technology and its benefits accessible to individuals and businesses through simple appliances, useful e-services and an Internet infrastructure that' s always on. HP had total revenue from continuing operations of US$48.8 billion in its 2000 fiscal year. Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at (http://www.hp.com).

About Orange Gum Orange Gum, which is based in Singapore, provides wireless services such as games and entertainment services, and infrastructure support to carriers in Asia. Its customers currently include Taiwan Cellular, Far Eastone and KG Telecommunications of Taiwan, Hutchison, CSL, Sunday and Smartone of Hong Kong, and MobileOne of Singapore. Amongst its content partners include Bandai Network, Taito and Namco of Japan. Its technology partners include Singapore Nanyang Polytechnics.

About Newpalm

Newpalm (China) Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading mobile Internet technology and application services provider. Its products and services enable carriers and enterprises to deploy a broad range of wireless applications in a speedy and cost-effective manner, and empower mobile subscribers with instant access to time-sensitive, personalized services. Newpalm also offers a complete range of WAP- and SMS-based services to mobile end-users based on their needs and preferences. including personalized information, entertainment, games, mobile commerce, location-based services and more.

About China Mobile

China Mobile Communications Corporation (China Mobile) is a principal State-owned enterprise with wholly-owned subsidiaries in eighteen provinces, autonomous regions, and directly administered cities, as well as controlling interest in China Mobile (Hongkong) Co. Ltd. China Mobile operates primarily in the areas of mobile voice, data, IP telephony, and multimedia services, and is authorized to operate as an international Internet service provider. China Mobile's network covers all major cities and over 96% of county-level cities in China, and provides automatic roaming services in cooperation with 115 GSM operators in sixty-three countries and regions. The corporation is the world's largest GSM operator, with subscribers numbering over 70 million.

China Mobile will continue to closely collaborate with all segments of society in accordance with its service policy of "Reaching Out From the Heart," perfecting its operational and administrative policies to meet the requirements of the modern enterprise system and develop into a first-rate, internationally competitive global telecommunications corporation.

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