At OZ, delivering leading consumer mobile messaging solutions inspires us. For the past 5 years, the technology needs of consumers have shaped our strategic vision, leading us to develop mobile IM, Email and Social Networking solutions that empower consumers to stay connected with the most popular service that they are already using on the Internet - but on their mobile phones.
By working closely with the world's leading mobile operators, handset manufacturers, portals and online sites, OZ is reinventing the industry with innovative, standards-based mobile messaging solutions that deliver compelling consumer experiences around the globe.
Our mobile applications have shipped on more than 100 million mobile devices around the world and we are working hard to deliver the best possible integrated mobile messaging experience to millions of consumers.
Many Fortune 1000 companies from around the globe rely on OZ to help them provide their customers with solutions that allow them to do more with their mobile phone. Leading companies that are Powered by OZ™ include: 3 Scandinavia, Alltel, AOL®, Bell Mobility, Boost Mobile, Bouygues Telecom, Cingular, Dobson, KPN, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Pantech & Curitel, Samsung, Siemens, SonyEricsson, Sprint, TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones, Telefónica Móviles España, Telus Mobility, T-Mobile USA®, Virgin Mobile USA and Yahoo!®.
Milestones:
2007
OZ Mobile Messaging Gateways surpass 10 billion transactions
Rogers wireless selects OZ to deliver mobile email to its customers
Telenor Sweden delivers OZ Powered Mobile IM to its customers
Verizon Wireless Launches Mobile E-Mail On Get It Now
OZ promotes Jim Knapik to President and Chief Executive Officer
OZ launches first fully embedded Java ME customer messaging applications
OZ acquires Thumbspeed
OZ selected by Bell Mobility to deliver combined mobile messaging solution
OZ delivers 85 millionth mobile messaging client
2006
Telenor selects OZ's Mobile Messaging Solution
OZ mobilizes the most popular social networking sites
OZ raises US$34 million in second round of funding
OZ deploys 50 millionth mobile messaging client
Alltel selects the OZ Mobile IM Solution
OZ delivers Mobile Email to Virgin Mobile USA customers
OZ selected for CTIA Wireless Award for innovation in consumer mobile messaging
OZ deploys Mobile IM Client for Telefónica Móviles España
2005
OZ powers Boost's Mobile IM solution, delivering AOL, MSN and Yahoo! IM services
Cingular launches OZ Mobile Email Solution on mobile devices
Bell Canada selects OZ to power MSN Messenger on mobile phones KPN selects OZ Mobile IM Solution
OZ selected as one of Canada's "top 25 Up and Coming" software companies
OZ ignites messaging industry with unique Consumer Mobile Email Solution
Sprint selects OZ Mobile IM selection
OZ Mobile IM Solution wins 2005 Mobility Award
2004
T-Mobile USA selects OZ to launch Mobile IM
OZ enables Mobile IM for Sony Ericsson mobile phones
OZ secures US$27.3 million investment from VantagePoint Venture Partners
OZ IM technology added to Samsung Mobile Phones
Nokia licenses OZs Mobile IM technology
OZ selected as one of the "Top Emerging Wireless Players to Watch" by IDC
2002
OZ launches Mobile IM with Nokia
2001
OZ launches presence based community and messaging platform built around shared virtual worlds
1998 OZ starts focusing exclusively on mobile communication
1995 OZ licenses 3D graphics technology to Microsoft
1991 OZ founded
As consumer demand continues to grow for the mobilization of the most popular Internet services, we're up to the challenge. OZ delivers the end-to-end mobile messaging solutions that help consumers realize the true potential of their mobile phone. With advanced mobile clients and gateways, we're changing the industry by delivering a compelling mobile experience. This is done by building a solid business strategy, working with the world's leading mobile operators, handset manufacturers and online solution providers and with the dedication of our employees. At OZ we are in the relentless pursuit to give consumers what they want - mobile phone access to the most popular services on the Internet.