Adobe and Texas Instruments Bring Flash and AIR to OMAP™ Platform

Adobe and Texas Instruments Bring Flash and AIR to OMAP™ Platform

Collaboration to bring uncompromised web browsing and rich Internet applications to OMAP processor-based devices; Texas Instruments participates in Open Screen Project

At the CTIA Wireless conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced a technology collaboration to optimize Adobe® Flash® Player and Adobe AIR®, two key components of the Adobe Flash Platform, for the TI OMAP™ mobile applications platform. TI’s collaboration with Adobe will allow manufacturers and developers to fully leverage the benefits of the OMAP platform to reduce time to market while increasing performance and reducing power on devices. A pre-release of the optimized Adobe Flash Player 10 for devices is expected to be available to manufacturers this summer with an official production release expected in Q1 2010. OMAP solutions supporting the pre-release of Adobe Flash Player are expected to be available for manufacturers and developers in the second half of 2009.

This engagement furthers TI’s long standing commitment to supporting Flash technology and will make it easier for manufacturers to enable uncompromised web browsing on their devices. It also lets them quickly update and run Flash technology based third-party content and applications while reducing time to market on smartphones, mobile Internet devices (MIDs) and other mobile computing devices. TI will also provide Adobe Flash technology support on the Zoom™ OMAP34x-II Mobile Development Platform (MDP), with future support for additional planned OMAP processor-based reference platforms, allowing developers to create rich, Flash technology based content that enhances the overall user experience for a variety of markets. By optimizing Flash technology for the OMAP solution, manufacturers and developers can fully exploit offerings of the platform when accessing content developed with Flash technology. For example, leveraging the OMAP platform’s hardware acceleration capabilities allows for improved video and graphics performance at lower power.

“Adobe Flash is the leading platform for rich applications, content, and video on the web today and this collaboration is an important step towards bringing web content and complete Internet experiences to mobile devices,” said David Wadhwani, general manager and vice president, Platform Business Unit at Adobe. “Mobile users expect to access their favorite content anywhere, at any time, and much of that content is based on Adobe Flash technology. The work with TI on the OMAP platform and the Zoom OMAP34x-II MDP will help deliver these rich experiences to a new range of devices, including smartphones and MIDs, worldwide.”

“Archos has always led the way in providing an uncompromised web browsing experience on its Internet Media Tablets,” said Henri Crohas, CEO and founder of Archos. “As Flash based videos and content keep on dominating the web, Archos will support again the latest Adobe Flash technology on its 2009 devices, leveraging TI’s OMAP platform.”

“TI has a long standing history of shipping devices with Flash technology and we are pleased to incorporate Adobe Flash Player 10 for devices and Adobe AIR into our portfolio, enabling our customers to deliver a desktop-compatible Internet browsing experience on the OMAP platform,” said Remi El-Ouazzane, vice president and general manager for TI’s OMAP Platform Business Unit. “The collaboration allows our customers and partners to advance the user experience, expanding the accessibility of Flash technology from the PC to the mobile environment. This ability will open the door for the creation of new smartphone, MID and other OMAP processor-based devices that deliver full Internet browsing functionality without sacrificing power consumption, performance or cost.”

As an innovator of hardware, software and power management technology for smartphones, MIDs, and other consumer technologies, TI also participates in the Open Screen Project, a broad industry initiative to deliver a consistent runtime environment across devices. Announced in May 2008, the initiative is dedicated to enabling web content, standalone applications and uncompromised web browsing across televisions, desktops, mobile devices and other consumer electronics that take advantage of capabilities of the Adobe Flash Platform, including Adobe Flash Player and AIR. For more information, visit http://www.openscreenproject.org .
About Flash Platform

The Adobe Flash Platform is a complete system of integrated tools, frameworks, clients and servers for the development of web applications, content and video that runs consistently across operating systems and devices. Adobe AIR, which enables developers to use proven web technologies to build applications that extend outside the browser, and Adobe Flash Player are key components of the Adobe Flash Platform. Adobe Flash Player content reaches over 98 percent of Internet-enabled desktops, and Adobe Flash technology is the number one platform for video on the web. In addition, the mobile runtime has shipped and delivered Flash technology based content on close to 40 percent of all new mobile phones and devices in 2008. For more information about the Adobe Flash Platform visit http://www.adobe.com/flashplatform .
About Adobe Systems Incorporated

Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information – anytime, anywhere and through any medium. For more information, visit http://www.adobe.com .
About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, go to http://www.ti.com .

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Adobe Introduces Director 11.5

Adobe Introduces Director 11.5

Multimedia Authoring and Game Development Platform Supports New Audio, Video and 3D Capabilities

At the Game Developer Conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced a new version of Adobe® Director® software offering game developers, multimedia authors, and e-learning professionals a host of new features for creating immersive gaming and multimedia applications. With support for a new audio engine, high-definition (HD) video and advanced 3-D features, Adobe Director 11.5 provides a rich and flexible platform to create applications for both online and desktop worlds.

The new features in Director 11.5 include a new audio engine that allows developers to deliver 5.1 channel surround sound and create audio effects using real-time mixing capabilities. With support for the H.264 format and RTMP-based streaming, users are able to deliver HD video content. Developers can also create and import 3-D assets through Google SketchUp and SketchUp 3-D Importer. In addition, advanced physics capabilities based on the NVIDIA® PhysX™ engine help users create games and simulations that model real-world gravity and other life-like effects.

“Director 11.5 is a significant milestone in our mission to deliver an advanced set of audio and video features for game developers and multimedia application authors,” said Naresh Gupta, senior vice president, Print and Publishing at Adobe. “With the brand new audio engine in Director 11.5 along with high quality video, developers can now create 3-D online gaming experiences that are simply unparalleled in this space.”

“Adobe Director is a powerful platform for creating compelling and exciting 3-D Shockwave games, which play a significant role in establishing our leadership position in the rapidly growing 3-D online casual gaming space,” said Rob Small, CEO of Miniclip, the largest online games Web site and largest distributor of the Adobe Shockwave plug-in. “With all our 3-D games being developed with Adobe Director, the new version enables us to deliver the kind of rich gaming experience that online gamers worldwide are demanding today.”

In addition to the new features, Director 11.5 also supports Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and continues to support both JavaScript and Lingo — the native scripting language of Director — while providing additional functionality through enhanced scripting performance, an easy-to-use user interface, and a wide variety of third-party add-ons that create an extensible multimedia authoring environment.

Pricing and Availability
Adobe Director 11.5 is expected to be available by the end of March 2009 and is priced at US$999 for the full product and US$299 for an upgrade from the prior versions of Director. Educators can purchase Director 11.5 for US$299. The product runs on multiple operating systems, including Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2, Windows Vista® and Mac OS X version 10.5 on Intel®-based Macintosh systems. The Adobe® Shockwave® player runs on all of those systems as well as Mac OS X 10.4 on PowerPC®-based Macintosh systems. For more information please visit http://www.adobe.com/products/director .

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Adobe Reports First Quarter Financial Results

Adobe Reports First Quarter Financial Results

Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended Feb. 27, 2009.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Adobe achieved revenue of $786.4 million, compared to $890.4 million reported for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and $915.3 million reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

“In this tough economic environment, we are pleased we were able to manage expenses to deliver solid Q1 earnings and margin results,” said Shantanu Narayen, president and CEO. “We believe the major market trends driving our business remain intact, and we will continue to focus on innovation and investing in new growth businesses to increase the strategic value we provide our customers.”

First Quarter Fiscal 2009 GAAP Results
Adobe’s GAAP diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 were $0.30, based on 527.8 million weighted average shares. This compares with GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.38 reported in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 based on 571.3 million weighted average shares, and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.46 reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 based on 534.9 million weighted average shares.

GAAP operating income was $207.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to $275.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and $273.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. As a percent of revenue, GAAP operating income in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was 26.4 percent, compared to 30.9 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and 29.8 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

GAAP net income was $156.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to $219.4 million reported in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and $245.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Non-GAAP Results
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 were $0.45. This compares with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.48 reported in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.60 reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

Adobe’s non-GAAP operating income was $295.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to $359.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and $374.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. As a percent of revenue, non-GAAP operating income in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was 37.5 percent, compared to 40.3 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and 41.0 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

Non-GAAP net income was $236.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to $273.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and $320.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

Reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided at the end of this press release.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Targets
For the second quarter of fiscal 2009, Adobe is targeting Q2 revenue of $675 million to $725 million, an operating margin of 21 percent to 26 percent on a GAAP basis, and an operating margin of 32 percent to 36 percent on a non-GAAP basis.

In addition, Adobe is targeting its share count to be between 528 million and 530 million. The Company also is targeting non-operating income to be between $1 million and $2 million. Adobe’s GAAP and non-GAAP tax rates are expected to be approximately 24 percent.

These targets lead to a second quarter diluted earnings per share target range of $0.20 to $0.27 on a GAAP basis, and an earnings per share target range of $0.31 to $0.38 on a non-GAAP basis.

Reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial targets is provided at the end of this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those related to revenue, operating income, operating margin, non-operating income, tax rate, share count, earnings per share and long-term market trends, which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: adverse changes in general economic or political conditions in any of the major countries in which Adobe does business, failure to develop, market and distribute new products or upgrades to existing products that meet customer requirements, introduction of new products and business models by existing and new competitors, failure to successfully manage transitions to new business models and markets, difficulty in predicting revenue from new businesses, costs related to intellectual property acquisitions, disputes and litigation, inability to protect Adobe’s intellectual property from third-party infringers, use, disclosure or malicious attack, failure to realize the anticipated benefits of past or future acquisitions and difficulty in integrating such acquisitions, failure to manage Adobe’s sales and distribution channels effectively, disruption of Adobe’s business due to catastrophic events, risks associated with international operations, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in, or interpretations of, accounting principles, impairment of Adobe’s goodwill or intangible assets, unanticipated changes in, or interpretations of, tax rules and regulations, Adobe’s inability to attract and retain key personnel, impairment of Adobe’s investment portfolio due to deterioration of the capital markets, market risks associated with Adobe’s equity investments, and interruptions or terminations in Adobe’s relationships with turnkey assemblers. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Adobe’s SEC filings.

The financial information set forth in this press release reflects estimates based on information available at this time. These amounts could differ from actual reported amounts stated in Adobe’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for our quarter ended Feb. 27, 2009, which the Company expects to file in April 2009. Adobe does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking statements.

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Adobe Reports Record Quarterly and Annual Revenue

Adobe Reports Record Quarterly and Annual Revenue

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Dec. 16, 2008 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Nov. 28, 2008.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, Adobe achieved record revenue of $915.3 million, compared to $911.2 million reported for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and $887.3 million reported in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The Company’s reported fourth quarter revenue was slightly above the preliminary revenue range of $912 million to $915 million it provided on Dec. 3, 2008.

“Despite a difficult economic environment in 2008, we were able to achieve record revenue and double digit growth for the sixth consecutive year,” said Shantanu Narayen, president and CEO. “In addition, our consistent execution and disciplined expense management enabled us to significantly exceed our profit targets. Although we expect 2009 will be a challenging year, we remain excited about the long term market trends driving our business, and are confident we will emerge from the current recession stronger than ever.”
Adobe Reports Record Annual Revenue in Fiscal Year 2008

In fiscal year 2008, Adobe achieved record revenue of $3.580 billion, compared to $3.158 billion in fiscal 2007. On a year-over-year basis, annual revenue grew 13 percent and was in line with the growth target the Company provided at the outset of the year.

Adobe’s annual GAAP net income was $871.8 million in fiscal 2008, compared to $723.8 million in fiscal 2007. Adobe’s annual non-GAAP net income was $1.136 billion in fiscal 2008, compared to $965.8 million in fiscal 2007.

GAAP diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2008 were $1.59, compared to $1.21 in fiscal 2007. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2008 were $2.07, compared to $1.61 in fiscal 2007.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2008 GAAP Results

Adobe’s GAAP diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 were $0.46, based on 534.9 million weighted average shares. This compares with GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.38 reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 based on 587.9 million weighted average shares, and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.35 reported in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 based on 541.3 million weighted average shares.

GAAP operating income was $273.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $275.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and $219.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. As a percent of revenue, GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 was 29.8 percent, compared to 30.3 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and 24.7 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

GAAP net income was $245.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $222.2 million reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and $191.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2008 Non-GAAP Results

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 were $0.60. This compares with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.49 reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.50 reported in the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Adobe’s non-GAAP operating income was $374.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $362.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and $351.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. As a percent of revenue, non-GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 was 41.0 percent, compared to 39.7 percent in both the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Non-GAAP net income was $320.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $289.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and $269.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided at the end of this press release.
First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Targets

For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Adobe reaffirmed the financial targets that it previously provided on Dec. 3, 2008. The Company is targeting Q1 revenue of $800 million to $850 million, an operating margin of 26 percent to 28 percent on a GAAP basis, and an operating margin of 37 percent to 38 percent on a non-GAAP basis.

In addition, Adobe is targeting its share count to be between 530 million and 534 million shares in the first quarter. The Company also is targeting non-operating income to be between $3 million and $5 million. Adobe’s GAAP and non-GAAP tax rates are expected to be approximately 24 percent.

These targets lead to a first quarter diluted earnings per share target range of $0.30 to $0.35 on a GAAP basis, and an earnings per share target range of $0.43 to $0.47 on a non-GAAP basis.

Reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial targets is provided at the end of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those related to revenue, operating income, operating margin, non-operating income, tax rate, share count, earnings per share, business momentum and long-term market trends, which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: adverse changes in general economic or political conditions in any of the major countries in which Adobe does business, failure to develop, market and distribute new products or upgrades to existing products that meet customer requirements, introduction of new products and business models by existing and new competitors, failure to successfully manage transitions to new business models and markets, difficulty in predicting revenue from new businesses, costs related to intellectual property acquisitions, disputes and litigation, inability to protect Adobe’s intellectual property from third-party infringers, use, disclosure or malicious attack, failure to realize the anticipated benefits of past or future acquisitions and difficulty in integrating such acquisitions, failure to manage Adobe’s sales and distribution channels effectively, disruption of Adobe’s business due to catastrophic events, risks associated with international operations, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in, or interpretations of, accounting principles, impairment of Adobe’s goodwill or intangible assets, unanticipated changes in, or interpretations of, tax rules and regulations, Adobe’s inability to attract and retain key personnel, impairment of Adobe’s investment portfolio due to further deterioration of the capital markets, market risks associated with Adobe’s equity investments, and interruptions or terminations in Adobe’s relationships with turnkey assemblers. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to Adobe’s SEC filings.

The financial information set forth in this press release reflects estimates based on information available at this time. These amounts could differ from actual reported amounts stated in Adobe’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended Nov. 28, 2008, which the Company expects to file in January 2009. Adobe does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking statements.

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Adobe AIR 1.5 Now Available for Linux

Adobe AIR 1.5 Now Available for Linux

Adobe AIR Levels Playing Field for Application Development on Linux, Windows and Mac

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Dec. 18, 2008 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the general availability of Adobe® AIR™ 1.5 software for Linux® operating systems. Adobe AIR 1.5, a key component of the Adobe Flash® Platform, enables Web developers to use HTML, JavaScript, ActionScript and the free, open source Flex framework to deliver Web applications outside the browser. Now, with no additional efforts, developers can use Adobe AIR 1.5 technology to create compelling software applications that are available on Linux, in addition to the Windows® and Mac operating systems. Companies, such as DIRECTV, FOX News and The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., who are using Adobe AIR to deliver uniquely branded experiences, high-definition video and other rich content outside the browser, can be sure their AIR applications will reach the most users across all major operating systems.

“The release of Adobe AIR 1.5 for Linux builds on our ongoing commitment to the Linux community and our legacy of creating technologies that work consistently across operating systems,” said David Wadhwani, general manager and vice president of the Platform Business Unit at Adobe. “Using Adobe AIR, millions of Web developers can now be Linux developers, and with little effort and no additional costs, companies can now target emerging markets and a broad set of new devices where Linux is growing in popularity.”

The graphical capabilities of Adobe AIR, along with its access to operating system functionality, give AIR applications the capacity to provide unprecedented user experiences and brand differentiation for the developers and companies creating them. AIR 1.5 includes functionality introduced in Adobe Flash Player 10, such as support for custom filters and effects, native 3D transformation and animation, and extensible rich text layout. Offering new features and performance improvements to create more expressive AIR applications, Adobe AIR 1.5 incorporates the open source WebKit HTML engine and now accelerates application performance with “SquirrelFish,” the new WebKit JavaScript interpreter. Adobe AIR 1.5 also includes a new, encrypted database that meets enterprise security compliance requirements while storing data more securely on customers’ computers.

“Intel and Adobe share a long standing track record of deep technical collaboration,” said Christos Georgiopoulos, general manager Developer Relations Division, Intel Software and Services Group. “With Adobe AIR 1.5 now available for Linux, thousands of developers can run their applications across multiple operating environments including the PC, and in the future netbook and Mobile Internet Device platforms based on the Intel® Atom™ processor running Moblin Linux.”

“Outside of the browser, developers have traditionally had to choose one or maybe two operating systems when building an application to keep development time down and costs low,” said Mark Shuttleworth, founder of the Ubuntu project. “With Adobe AIR 1.5, companies and developers can easily target all three major operating systems with a single code base, transforming the application development paradigm and elevating Linux to the same level as Mac and Windows.”

Adobe AIR is a key element of the Adobe Flash Platform, a complete system of integrated tools, frameworks, clients and servers to develop Web applications, content and video that runs consistently across operating systems and devices. For more information about the Adobe Flash Platform, please visit http://www.adobe.com/flashplatform .
Pricing and Availability

Adobe AIR 1.5 for Linux is available immediately as a free download at http://get.adobe.com/air/ . It is also available for Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The Linux version of Adobe AIR 1.5 includes support for Fedora 8, Ubuntu 7.10, and openSUSE 10.3. The Adobe AIR 1.5 for Linux software development kit is also available for free. For more information, please visit http://www.adobe.com/go/air .
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BBC Unveils BBC iPlayer Desktop on Adobe AIR

BBC Unveils BBC iPlayer Desktop on Adobe AIR

Strategic Partnership Enables Download Solution for Mac, Linux and Windows Users

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Dec. 19, 2008 — The BBC and Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the public beta of the new BBC iPlayer Desktop download manager built on Adobe® AIR™, a key component of the Adobe Flash® Platform.

The new BBC iPlayer Desktop beta will enable Windows®, Mac and Linux® users to download programs to their desktops. Previously, the ability to download programs was only available for Windows users. Now, the new download manager allows users to view their favorite BBC shows, online or offline, with a high-quality solution across operating systems.

The BBC iPlayer Desktop application on Adobe AIR will be available to BBC iPlayer Labs users, who can sign up at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/labs . The BBC iPlayer Desktop application on AIR will be rolled out to all BBC iPlayer users during 2009.

Erik Huggers, director, BBC Future Media & Technology, said: “Since it launched at the end of last year, BBC iPlayer programs have been available for streaming on Windows, Mac and Linux computers. Today, we’re pleased to display our commitment to providing a cross-platform download solution for BBC iPlayer users, as Mac and Linux users are now able to download BBC iPlayer programs to play offline.”

Jim Guerard, vice president and general manager of Dynamic Media at Adobe, said: “The BBC is recognized worldwide as a trusted broadcast innovator. The BBC iPlayer Desktop beta on Adobe AIR will help extend their popular browser-based Web video broadcasts to more viewers with a high-quality, instant-on Internet TV experience outside the browser and across all major operating systems.”

The BBC iPlayer Desktop beta on Adobe AIR builds on an existing strategic relationship between the BBC and Adobe. The BBC iPlayer Desktop beta also integrates Adobe Flash Rights Management Server software for content protection.
About BBC iPlayer

The BBC iPlayer is only available to U. K. audiences and can only be accessed within the U. K.
About Adobe Flash Platform

The Adobe Flash Platform is a complete system of integrated tools, frameworks, clients and servers to develop Web applications, content and video that run consistently across operating systems and devices. For more information about the Adobe Flash Platform, please visit http://www.adobe.com/flashplatform .
About BBC

The BBC exists to enrich people’s lives with great programs and services that inform, educate and entertain. It provides a wide range of distinctive programs and services for everyone, free of commercial interests and political bias. They include television, radio, national, local, children’s, educational, language and other services for key interest groups. The BBC is financed by a TV license paid by households. It does not have to serve the interests of advertisers, or produce a return for shareholders.
Adobe Systems Incorporated

Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information – anytime, anywhere and through any medium. For more information, visit http://www.adobe.com .

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Adobe Announces New Flash Lite Distributable Player

Adobe Announces New Flash Lite Distributable Player

For immediate release
Direct Over-The-Air Distribution Benefits Content Providers, Developers and Mobile Users

BARCELONA, Spain. — Feb. 16, 2009 — At the GSMA Mobile World Congress, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the availability of the Adobe® Flash® Lite™ 3.1 Distributable Player, a new, over-the-air mobile runtime. The new player enables developers and content providers to create Flash technology-based applications that target the latest version of the runtime, and directly distribute their applications with the runtime installer to millions of open OS devices for a better on-device user experience. Available immediately as a public beta, the Distributable Player initially supports Nokia S60 and Windows® Mobile devices and builds on the momentum Adobe Flash technology has experienced in the mobile market.

The Adobe Flash Lite 3.1 Distributable Player provides new delivery and monetization options for Flash technology-based mobile applications. Using the new runtime, leading aggregators — including GetJar, Thumbplay and Zed — enable content creators to deliver their applications to mobile users via their Web catalogs. Content creators can also choose to distribute their applications via their own promotional vehicles or their existing distribution channels. Brands and content providers already using the Distributable Player include Accuweather, Dolce & Gabbana, Digital Chocolate, Disney, Finetune, Gazzetta dello Sport, Hachette Filipacchi, Il Sole 24 Ore, Il Corriere della Sera, Nespresso, and Uclick (see separate quote sheet).

“The Distributable Player enables a direct distribution of our mobile player similar to the distribution model for Flash Player on the desktop,” said David Wadhwani, general manager and vice president, Platform Business Unit at Adobe. “With this new runtime and Adobe’s popular authoring tools, Adobe Flash Platform developers can unleash their creativity, develop new, innovative games and other mobile applications, and reach a much broader audience across screens and different platforms.”

The Distributable Player is the first step toward delivering a runtime that can be updated over the air, a vision set by the Open Screen Project. Announced in May 2008, the Open Screen Project is designed to deliver a consistent runtime environment across televisions, desktops, mobile devices and other consumer electronics. Led by Adobe, the initiative has more than 20 major industry partners working to enable the delivery of Web content and standalone applications across devices taking advantage of Adobe Flash Platform capabilities.
Availability and Developer Contest

The Distributable Player supports over-the-air downloads for consumers in the United States, U.K., Spain, Italy and India. More countries will be added over time. Developers around the world can get started developing Adobe Flash Platform applications with the free public beta release at http://www.adobe.com/go/distribute/ . The runtime is part of a solution that includes authoring support through Adobe Creative Suite® 4 and the Adobe Mobile Packager, a desktop tool allowing developers to wrap a SWF file into a Windows Mobile or Nokia S60 installable file.

In addition, Adobe and Nokia announced the Open Screen Project Fund today to spur the development of mobile applications based on the Flash Platform (see separate press release). Adobe is also sponsoring the Flash Lite Developer Challenge, a contest that will help fuel the development of compelling mobile applications. For more information, visit http://www.flashlitedeveloperchallenge.com .
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Adobe Announces New eBook and PDF Support for Mobile Devices

Adobe Announces New eBook and PDF Support for Mobile Devices

Software Development Kit Enables Reflowable PDF and Content Protection for Smartphones and Reading Devices

BARCELONA, Spain — Feb. 16, 2009 — At the GSMA Mobile World Congress, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the availability of the new Adobe® Reader® Mobile SDK, a software development kit (SDK) designed to enable companies to deliver mobile phones and handheld devices that can easily download, manage, and display PDF content and eBooks. The new software engine delivers support for reflowable PDF technology, Adobe’s content protection technology, as well as the EPUB file format, an XML-based eBook standard with broad support from the publishing industry.

In support of the new Adobe Reader Mobile SDK, a number of companies announced plans to ship devices or applications in 2009 that integrate the new Adobe technology, including Bookeen, iRex Technologies, Lexcycle, Plastic Logic, Polymer Vision Ltd., and Spring Design. The Adobe Reader Mobile engine is already integrated into the groundbreaking Reader Digital Book™ by Sony.

Adobe Reader Mobile SDK delivers new support for reflowable PDF technology, where text is able to adapt automatically to the screen size enabling readers to consume digital content on a variety of devices while preserving layout integrity and enhancing the reading experience. The support for the new EPUB file format is expected to accelerate the availability of eBook content on mobile devices worldwide. Consumers can acquire content with Adobe Reader Mobile-enabled devices over the air (OTA) and via PCs and Macintosh systems through the latest version of Adobe Digital Editions, Adobe’s popular desktop application for reading and managing digital publications.

“With Adobe Reader Mobile SDK, Adobe is expanding the reach of PDF content, making it easier for mobile users to engage with rich digital publications on the go,” said Kevin M. Lynch, vice president and general manager of the Acrobat family of products at Adobe. “Consumers are demanding content that looks great on a small screen and publishers want to ensure a viewing experience that enhances their brand and, where appropriate, protects their content. This new software engine delivers on both expectations.”

“With support for reflowable PDF and the new EPUB format, we are able to deliver richer reading experiences to digital book lovers,” said Steve Haber, president, Digital Reading Business Division, Sony Electronics. “The Reader ships with support for Adobe Reader Mobile SDK today and allows consumers to acquire eBooks from a variety of sources, including public libraries. Our goal is to foster an open content environment that enables our customers to maximize the use and enjoyment of their Readers.”

“The sophisticated capabilities of Adobe Reader Mobile SDK will greatly enhance Stanza by providing flexible rights management for PDF and EPUB, such as the ability to borrow commercial books from libraries,” said Marc Prud’hommeaux, chief executive officer at Lexcycle. “Stanza’s 1.3 million users are spread across 60 countries worldwide, proving that the digital reading revolution is truly a global phenomenon and that next generation mobile devices like the iPhone and iPod Touch will play a major role in the future of reading.”

With integrated support for Adobe’s content protection technology, publishers can rely on the copy protection of eBooks and other digital publications. Adobe Content Server 4 enables publishers, retailers, libraries and other distributors to protect PDF and EPUB content for distribution to PCs and devices. For more information on Adobe’s content protection technology and Adobe Content Server 4, visit http://www.adobe.com/products/contentserver .
Availability

Adobe Reader Mobile 9 SDK, which replaces the previous Adobe Reader LE 2.5 technology, is being integrated with licensee device and smartphone applications and is available immediately. The software engine is part of a family of Adobe document solutions, including the Adobe Acrobat® 9 product line and Adobe Reader 9 software. For information on the Adobe Reader Mobile SDK licensing, visit http://www.adobe.com/devnet/readermobile .
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Adobe Receives “Strong Positive” Rating in Leading Analyst Firm’s MarketScope for Ajax Technology and RIA Platforms

Adobe Receives “Strong Positive” Rating in Leading Analyst Firm’s MarketScope for Ajax Technology and RIA Platforms

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Feb. 11, 2009 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced it received a “Strong Positive” rating in Gartner’s “MarketScope for Ajax Technology and Rich Internet Application (RIA) Platforms, 2008,”1 the highest rating for the report. Adobe was one of 20 vendors evaluated for the report, which looked at criteria including product/service, offering strategy, overall viability, sales execution and pricing, market responsiveness and track record, and market understanding.

“It’s exciting to see how our diverse base of global customers are utilizing the Adobe® Flash® Platform to simplify their online business processes and deliver additional value from existing systems and infrastructure,” said Michele Turner, vice president, product marketing and developer relations for the Platform Business Unit at Adobe Systems. “We are committed to enabling effective RIA solutions through the Adobe Flash Platform and continue to focus on helping companies create compelling Web applications in the enterprise.”

The market for RIA platforms is in rapid growth and transformation. According to Gartner estimates, “the majority of Global 1000 companies have experimented with RIA or Ajax technologies, from more than one vendor.” Vendors in the “Strong Positive” category are “viewed as a provider of strategic products, services or solutions. Customers should continue with planned investments and potential customers should consider this vendor, a strong choice for strategic investments.”

The Adobe Flash Platform is a complete system of integrated tools, frameworks, clients and servers to develop Web applications, content and video that runs consistently across operating systems and devices. The platform enables companies to increase productivity and innovation while reducing operational costs through easy to use, efficient Web applications for employees, customers and partners. The rich data visualization capabilities of the platform allow the creation of powerful decision support applications, processing high volumes of data. Business process applications that span multiple siloed systems and require multiple steps can be streamlined into a single-page application that increases usability and throughput. With its consistent runtime capability and over 98 percent penetration of Internet-connected desktops around the globe, Adobe® Flash® Player lowers the costs associated with software maintenance and upgrades. For more information about the Adobe Flash Platform, please visit http://www.adobe.com/flashplatform . To download the report, please visit http://www.adobe.com/go/marketscope .

1) Gartner, Inc. “MarketScope for Ajax Technology and RIA Platforms” by Ray Valdes, Dec. 29, 2008
About the MarketScope

The MarketScope is copyrighted December 29, 2008 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The MarketScope is an evaluation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner’s analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the MarketScope, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest rating. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Adobe Flash Platform Achieves Record Adoption

Adobe Flash Platform Achieves Record Adoption

Ground-breaking Number of Companies, Developers and Consumers Using Adobe AIR and Flash Player 10

Adobe MAX Japan, TOKYO — Jan. 29, 2009 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) announced today at Adobe MAX Japan that Adobe® AIR® and Adobe Flash® Player 10 software, key components of the Adobe Flash Platform, are being installed in record numbers by consumers and companies around the world. In less than one year after its initial release, there have been more than 100 million installations of Adobe AIR. Additionally, Adobe Flash Player 10 was installed on more than 55 percent of computers worldwide in just the first two months of its release, and is expected to surpass 80 percent by the second quarter of 2009, far outpacing the installation rate of past versions of the software.

“Adobe is the leader in enabling people to express themselves and connect with others globally, through the distribution of our world class client software,” said Michele Turner, vice president, product marketing for the Platform Business Unit at Adobe. “The incredible traction we’re seeing with Adobe AIR and Adobe Flash Player 10 in such a short period of time is a clear indication that individuals and organizations across the globe rely on the Adobe Flash Platform for breakthrough interactive content, applications and video on the Web.”

Companies across a variety of industries have chosen Adobe AIR to deploy hundreds of applications that reach customers, partners and employees in new and engaging ways. The growing list of global brands using AIR includes the BBC, (RED)WIRE and The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. In addition, OEMs including Sony Japan are beginning to pre-install Adobe AIR on shipping computers, giving customers immediate access to the software. Companies such as COMEDY CENTRAL , My Space , Toyota Motor Corporation and the AOL Games site are using Adobe Flash Player 10 to deliver highly expressive and compelling user experiences, stunning audio/video playback and virtually universal reach across operating systems.

The Adobe Flash Platform is a complete system of integrated tools, frameworks, clients and servers for the development of Web applications, content and video that runs consistently across operating systems and devices. Adobe AIR enables developers to use proven Web technologies to quickly design and build compelling applications that extend outside the browser. In the last 12 months, there have been over 1 million downloads of the AIR software development kit (SDK), the free open source Flex framework and Adobe Flex® Builder™ by developers building Web applications using the Adobe Flash Platform. Adobe Flash Player content reaches over 98 percent of Internet-enabled desktops, and over 80 percent of online videos worldwide are viewed using Adobe Flash technology, making Flash the No. 1 platform for video on the Web.
Availability

Adobe AIR and Adobe Flash Player 10 are available for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems as free downloads in 15 languages. For more information, please visit http://www.adobe.com/go/air and http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer .
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