Nokia to Utilize Microsoft DRM Software for Wireless Content

HELSINKI/REDWOOD, August 6: Nokia has licensed Microsoft’s PlayReady
digital rights management (DRM) technology for use in its S60 and Series 40
mobile device platforms in a bid to expand the use of wireless content
worldwide.

PlayReady is a new content access technology from Microsoft
that makes it easier for content owners and service providers to deliver
virtually any type of digital content. The system enables more flexible
business models for rights owners, and allows consumers to share their content
between wireless devices and PCs. For example, a consumer could purchase
content directly from their Nokia device and then transfer it for viewing on a
PC or on another mobile device.

As part of the agreement, Nokia and Microsoft will also
collaborate on expanding and simplifying consumer scenarios for accessing,
experiencing and moving digital content using mobile devices.

"People are increasingly using their mobile devices for
enjoying digital content, such as music, games, videos and photos," said
Ilkka Raiskinen, the senior VP of multimedia experiences at Nokia. "By
adding support for Microsoft PlayReady technology, we are enabling service
providers to offer a wide range of content and create truly compelling
experiences across mobile devices, personal computers and online services. We
plan to support PlayReady across a range of S60 and Series 40 devices starting
in 2008."

Amir Majidimehr, the corporate VP of the consumer media
technology group at Microsoft, added: "Through our collaboration with
Nokia, we aim to deliver a compelling platform that offers consumers seamless
access to virtually any type of digital content they want. Nokia's breadth of
offering in this space, coupled with core digital media technology from
Microsoft in the form of PlayReady, will bring new mobile entertainment
scenarios to life for millions of consumers around the world."