V-ENABLE Receives Prestigious Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership

V-ENABLE Receives Prestigious Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership

Leading Mobile Voice-Search Provider Recognized for Innovation in Directory Assistance

Global growth consulting company Frost & Sullivan has awarded V-ENABLE Inc., a leader in providing voice-based mobile search solutions, the 2006 Technology Leadership Award for the North American Directory Assistance (DA) market.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan bestows the award upon the company that has demonstrated excellence in technology leadership within their industry. Analyst teams hold interviews, track all emerging technology, and conduct extensive research and comparisons. Technologies are rated on a variety of factors, including feasibility of product launch, customer acceptance, and significance of technology and innovation. V-ENABLE’s number-one ranking indicates that the company has clearly excelled in all stages of the technology life cycle.

“A host of free and paid services are vying for customers’ 411 calls, and V-ENABLE’s market-changing technology stands out as a low-cost, high-revenue-generating alternative for carriers currently seeking to reduce their cost or add value to their existing DA solutions,” said Abhishek Murali, research analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “V-ENABLE’s patented voice- and text-search solutions will allow carriers to compete using advertising-based revenue models that give them a competitive edge over other local search offerings. We recognize V-ENABLE’s technology and solutions as the best in the DA market, and we believe the organization is poised to leverage its services across carrier networks for continued success.”

V-ENABLE’s Mobile411™, now available for immediate carrier deployment, is an enhanced directory assistance solution that provides convenience and accuracy to carriers and consumers. An automated solution, it allows instant voice-access to business and residential listings, driving directions, maps and much more. Directory requests are retrieved and shown on a user’s screen in just a few seconds with unmatched speed and accuracy. Sponsored listings are also displayed, offering consumers highly relevant results while also generating advertising revenues for the carrier. This solution can also be paired with existing operator-supported DA calls, allowing 411 callers to access basic listing information from an operator while also receiving enhanced services (maps, directions and other features) after the call.

“We are pleased to receive this industry award from Frost & Sullivan,” said Dipanshu Sharma, co-CEO and CTO of V-ENABLE. “Wireless carriers are facing increased competition from a host of alternative DA solutions. Our products boost revenue for carriers and they’re attractive to end-users because they include a rich suite of valued services at no extra charge. We are extremely proud of our success to-date and look forward to continued profitable growth in this important market segment.”

About V-ENABLE

V-ENABLE is the leading provider of mobile search and enhanced Directory Assistance solutions, offering the fastest and easiest search available in the mobile environment. V-ENABLE was founded by wireless experts from Nokia, Motorola, PacketVideo and Cisco. Its patented mobile voice search technology allows mobile users to search using their voice and receive personalized content and information in a visual format on their mobile phone. The V-ENABLE mobile voice search interface software is a unique client-server solution, available for carriers, application developers and publishers using BREW®, JAVA™, SYMBIAN™, WAP and xHTML platforms.

Founded in 2001, V-ENABLE is headquartered in San Diego, CA. Mobile voice search applications powered by V-ENABLE technology are currently available from Verizon Wireless, ALLTEL, U.S. Cellular and Cricket. For more information, visit www.V-ENABLE.com.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company’s industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies and the investment community by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics and demographics. For more information, visit http://www.awards.frost.com or http://ict.frost.com.
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