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At OZ, delivering leading consumer mobile messaging solutions inspires us. For the past 5 years, the technology needs of customers have shaped our strategic vision, leading us to develop mobile IM, Email and Social Networking solutions that empowers consumers to stay connected with the most popular messaging solutions that they are already using on the Internet - but on their mobile phones.
With the acquisition of Thumbspeed, and by working closely with the worlds best mobile operators, handset manufacturers, portals and online sites, OZ is reinventing the industry through the delivery of relevant mobile messaging solutions that deliver compelling consumer experiences around the globe.
With our innovative and standards-based solutions on over 85 million mobile devices, OZ delivers to consumers rich and fully integrated messaging experiences.
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!®.

| 1991 |
OZ founded |
| 1995 |
OZ licenses 3D graphics technology to Microsoft |
| 2001 |
OZ launches presence based community and messaging platform built around shared virtual worlds. OZ begins technology relationship with Ericsson - OZ starts focusing exclusively on mobile communication.
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| 2002 |
OZ launches Mobile IM with Nokia
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| 2003 |
Management Buyout
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| 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
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| 2005 |
OZ Mobile IM Solution wins 2005 Mobility Award
Sprint selects OZ Mobile IM selection
OZ ignites messaging industry with unique Consumer Mobile Email Solution
TCL & Alcatel Phones selects OZ to deliver Mobile IM and presence experience to mobile devices
OZ adds AOL new Instant Pictures to the OZ Mobile IM Client Solution for AIM Service
OZ selected as one of Canada's "top 25 Up and Coming" software companies
Bell Canada selects OZ to power MSN Messenger on mobile phones KPN selects OZ Mobile IM Solution
Cingular launches OZ Mobile Email Solution on mobile devices
OZ powers Boost's Mobile IM solution, delivering AOL, MSN and Yahoo! IM services
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| 2006 |
OZ deploys Mobile IM Client for Telefónica Móviles España
OZ selected for CTIA Wireless Award for innovation in consumer mobile messaging
OZ delivers Mobile IM Solution to Dobson
OZ delivers Mobile Email to Virgin Mobile USA customers
Alltel selects the OZ Mobile IM Solution
Pantech adds OZ messaging technology to its mobile phones
OZ Launches mobile messaging marketing campaign with MSN, Bell Canada and Gap
3 Scandinavia selects OZ's Mobile Email Solution
OZ deploys 50 millionth mobile messaging client
Deloitte honors OZ with' Company to Watch' designation
OZ delivers Voice IM to Virgin Mobile USA
OZ raises US$34 million in second round of funding
OZ mobilizes the most popular social networking sites
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| 2007 |
OZ delivers 85 millionth mobile messaging client
OZ selected by Bell Mobility to deliver combined mobile messaging solution
OZ acquires Thumbspeed
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"By developing a tremendous set of mobile messaging solutions that empower the consumer to stay connected while they are on the go is what drives us to continuously innovate and to provide consumers relevant solutions."
- Skuli Mogensen, CEO & Founder, OZ
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 - access to the most popular services on the Internet on the mobile phone.
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