SYDNEY, Aust. — Nov. 17, 2009 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that beta versions of Adobe® AIR® 2 and Adobe Flash® Player 10.1 software are now available from Adobe Labs for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. Flash Player 10.1 is also available for x86-based netbooks, and expected to be available across a broad spectrum of smartphones and other Internet-connected devices in 2010. Adobe AIR 2 and Flash Player 10.1 are easily updateable across all supported platforms to help ensure rapid adoption of new innovations that move the Web forward. 

Adobe AIR 2 builds on the success of AIR 1.0, which has been installed on more than 200 million desktop computers and adopted across industries by leading companies, such as Atlantic Records, DIRECTV, FedEx, The New York Times Company and salesforce.com. With AIR 2, developers can create more reliable and feature-rich applications in the desktop context, and they can easily add AIR 2 functionality to update current AIR 1.0 applications. New AIR 2 features include enhanced support for mass storage devices and native application processes, as well as peer-to-peer and UDP networking. 

Flash Player 10.1 is the first consistent browser runtime release of the Open Screen Project that will enable uncompromised Web browsing of expressive applications, content and high definition (HD) videos across the desktop and devices. Flash Player 10.1 takes advantage of new media delivery options using HTTP streaming coupled with content protection powered by Adobe® Flash® Access™ 2.0. Additionally, Flash Player 10.1 now leverages hardware decoding of H.264 video on Windows PCs, netbooks and mobile devices where available, to conserve battery life and deliver an exceptional video playback experience. 

Adobe AIR and Flash Player Deliver Web Applications in Multiple Contexts

Using the Adobe Flash Platform, millions of designers and developers create rich Web content, videos and applications that deploy in the browser using Adobe Flash Player, and beyond the constraints of the browser with Adobe AIR. Flash Player 10.1 and Adobe AIR 2 enable developers and designers to use the same code, assets, frameworks, tools and services to create the most expressive applications, content and video for the browser and the desktop today, as well as mobile platforms in the future. 

The rise of RIAs and cloud computing, and the increased diversity of Internet-connected devices are spawning the need for contextual applications that take advantage of specific functionality offered by operating systems and devices. The Flash Platform enables developers to create contextual applications for users across a number of devices while maintaining content and a user experience that is consistent yet unique to each device. Please visit the Adobe Developer Connection for more information on contextual applications. 

Multi-touch and “Gestures” Support on Touch Screens

Adobe AIR 2 and Flash Player 10.1 also bring innovations and optimisations from mobile devices to the desktop. For example, designers and developers can now create entirely new types of applications that use multi-touch points and gestures on touch screen devices. Instead of using a mouse, users touch the screen to interact with content and applications.

Quotes

• David Wadhwani, general manager and vice president, Adobe Platform Business Unit

“With the beta availability of Adobe AIR 2 and Flash Player 10.1 today, we are taking an important step toward realizing the Open Screen Project vision to enable rich Internet experiences across any device, anywhere,” said David Wadhwani, general manager and vice president, Platform Business Unit at Adobe. “Content creators will provide multi-screen experiences with uncompromised Web browsing and standalone applications across desktops and netbooks, and in the near future across a wide range of mobile devices.”

• HP

“With the HP TouchSmart PC, we’re enhancing how people interact with their favorite sites and applications,” said Satjiv S. Chahil, senior vice president, Worldwide Marketing, Personal Systems Group, HP. “Now that developers can optimise Flash Player and Adobe AIR content for touch screens with multi-touch, the HP TouchSmart will be an even more compelling platform for developers to build truly distinctive touch-interactive experiences. HP and its partners have created a number of touch-centric programs such as the Time 100 and U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges using Adobe AIR. HP will continue to innovate with touch-focused solutions based on Adobe products.”

• EffectiveUI

“As a user experience design and development agency, we’re focused on providing the most effective experiences on all devices users interact with,” said RJ Owen, senior software architect at EffectiveUI. “The ability to incorporate new features like microphone access or accelerometer input allows Flash Player 10.1 and Adobe AIR 2 to deliver truly immersive content and apps on the desktop, in the browser and on mobile devices.”

Adobe AIR 2 and Flash Player 10.1 Availability

• The pre-release beta versions of Adobe AIR 2 and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 are available immediately as free downloads from Adobe Labs.

• Adobe AIR 2 beta is offered for Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP, Windows Server® 2003, Mac OS X and Linux® operating systems.

• Adobe Flash Player 10.1 is available for Windows, Macintosh and Linux desktop operating systems and x86-based netbooks. For a complete list of system requirements, visit: www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/systemreqs/.

• Flash Player 10.1 is expected to be available across a broad spectrum of smartphones and other Internet-connected devices in 2010 

Helpful Links

• Adobe AIR developer resources – Adobe Developer Connection
• Adobe Flash Player developer resources – Adobe Developer Connection
• List of Adobe AIR 2 features for developers and designers
• List of Adobe Flash Player 10.1 features and enhancements
• MAX 2009 demo of multi-touch features in AIR 2 and Flash Player 10.1
• MAX 2009 demo of new features in AIR 2
• Adobe AIR Marketplace
• Adobe AIR Team Blog
• Adobe Flash Platform Blog
• More about contextual applications
• HP TouchSmart PCs
• EffectiveUI

About the Open Screen Project

Led by Adobe, the Open Screen Project includes close to 50 industry leaders working together to provide a consistent runtime environment across mobile phones, desktops and other consumer electronic devices. The initiative addresses the challenges of Web browsing and standalone applications on a broad range of devices, and removes the barriers to publishing content and applications seamlessly across screens. 

About the Adobe Flash Platform

The Adobe Flash Platform is the leading Web design and development platform for creating expressive applications, content, and video that run consistently across operating systems and devices and reach over 98 percent of Internet-enabled desktops. Flash Player 10 was installed on more than 93 percent of computers in just the first ten months since its release. According to comScore Media Metrix, approximately 75 percent of online videos viewed worldwide are delivered using Adobe Flash technology, making it the No. 1 format for video on the Web. Major broadcasters and media companies including Disney.com, MLB.com and DIRECTV rely on the Adobe Flash Platform for delivering video on the Web, and the platform powers social network sites such as YouTube and MySpace.

About Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe revolutionises how the world engages with ideas and information – anytime, anywhere and through any medium. For more information, visit www.adobe.com.

Symantec Norton Internet Security Offered on Lenovo Think Branded PCs 

Sydney, Australia –November 13, 2009 – Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced an agreement to distribute Norton Internet Security on Lenovo Think-branded PCs, including ThinkPad laptops, ThinkCentre desktops and ThinkStation workstations, worldwide, in multiple languages.  The award-winning Norton Internet Security software will be pre-loaded as a full-featured, 30-day subscription, at no extra charge.

Norton Internet Security is a comprehensive security solution that runs quietly in the background to detect and block today’s complex online threats. Norton Internet Security provides layers of security, including browser protection, anti-spyware and identity protection, all working together to keep consumers safe when they buy, bank, or browse online. 

 “We have had a long and valued partnership with Lenovo and are pleased they have chosen Norton Internet Security as the exclusive security protection for their premier Think brand of PCs for business customers,” said Hal Bennett, vice president, global OEM and ISP sales, Symantec.  “Lenovo is clearly committed to delivering computers that are exceptionally engineered for performance and security, and in offering their customers our groundbreaking reputation-based security technology, they are taking protection to an unprecedented new level of efficiency and effectiveness.”

“Lenovo and Symantec’s similar focus on providing unparalleled security and performance to business customers, especially the growing small to medium business market, makes Norton Internet Security a valuable addition to our portfolio of services included with our Think PCs,” said Peter Schrady, vice president and general manager, Software, Peripherals and Enterprise Products, Lenovo. “This security solution complements Lenovo’s full suite of hardware and software based security offerings including ThinkVantage Technologies like Hardware Password Manager for managing full hard drive encryption and Lenovo Lost and Found to help in reuniting lost ThinkPad laptops with their owners.” 

About Norton from Symantec

Symantec’s Norton products protect consumers from traditional threats with anti-virus, anti-spyware, and phishing protection, as well as bots, drive-by downloads and identity theft, while also being light on system resources.  The company also provides services such as online backup and PC tuneup, and is a trusted source for family online safety. 

About Symantec

Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help businesses and consumers secure and manage their information. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries. More information is available at www.symantec.com.au.

Video 1 – How to do Swerve Shots: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjH8QCOrdpw
Video 2 – Skill Shots Tutoiral: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gZIUu1qW30
Video 3 – Endurance Mode Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M3W1aVPKVI
Video 4 – Multiplayer Nominations Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVUF7ORzWd0

   Singapore – 12 November 2009 – Creative Technology Ltd. and ZiiLABS, a
   pioneering media processor and platforms company and a wholly-owned
   subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd. today announced the joint hosting
   of the Zii Summit 2009 to be held on 1 and 2 December 2009 at the
   Fu-Tian Shangri-La Hotel in Shenzhen, China.

   With keynote addresses by Sim Wong Hoo, Founder and CEO of Creative
   Technology Ltd., and Hock Leow, President of ZiiLABS and 3DLABS, the
   event promises to share with partners how StemCell Computing Technology
   and the Zii Plaszma Platform, with its complete suite of ready-to-market
   solutions, can springboard OEMs and developers rapidly into world
   markets.

   A press conference and seminar will be held on the first day to showcase
   Zii technology, platforms, products, services, content and the entire
   Zii Ecosystem.

   Learn more about ZiiLABS at: www.ziilabs.com

Australia, 12 November 2009 –

Pokémon™ Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky will be available to play on Nintendo DS® or Nintendo DSi™ from 12 November. This newest instalment in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series expands on the fun found in Pokémon® Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon® Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness with new content, added storylines and more Pokémon for players to interact with.

Players begin the game as one of 19 different hero Pokémon, which include five hero Pokémon not included in previous games. From there, players team up with a partner Pokémon and set off on an adventure to save the world from destruction.

Throughout Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, players will interact with more than 490 other Pokémon in this dungeon-based role-playing game and uncover an immersive storyline by playing new Special Episodes. In these Special Episodes, players experience new stories through the eyes of some of the supporting characters that first appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness.

The game also includes a number of interactive elements that lets players connect with one another. Players can send a demo dungeon to a friend’s Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi over a local wireless connection, or access special missions over Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection via wireless broadband Internet access. Up to two players can also trade items over a local wireless connection.

For more information about Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, visit:

http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/pokemon-mystery-dungeon-sky/

BitDefender Security for Mail Servers 3.0.2 Achieves Virus Bulletin Gold Award for Three Tests 

 BitDefender Linux Version Provides Low False Positives, High Spam Catch Rate 

Australia and New Zealand – November 12, 2009 – BitDefender^®, an award-winning provider of innovative anti-malware security solutions, today announced that BitDefender Security for Mail Servers 3.0.2 has once again achieved a Gold Award in the latest Virus Bulletin Anti-Spam Comparative Review. Designed for Linux servers, Security for Mail Servers 3.0.2 achieved Gold for its low false positive rate coupled with its high spam catch rate. 

Linux products were tested on a SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for a period of 20 days. The email corpus consisted of all emails sent to several Virus Bulletin email addresses, mixed with a spam stream provided by Project Honey Pot. Emails from both sources were sent through the products in real-time. Additionally, the test messages were in multiple language and character sets, including English, French, Asian languages, Russian, Dutch and Norwegian. 

BitDefender Security for Mail Servers 3.0.2 caught 97.89% of the spam messages in the test, with a false positive rate of only 0.707%. For a full recap of the test, with BitDefender’s results, please click here. 

“We are thrilled to receive another Gold Award from Virus Bulletin for BitDefender Security for Mail Servers 3.0.2,” said Catalin Cosoi, senior anti-spam and anti-phishing researcher for BitDefender. “This award represents a distinction we are quite proud of, having faced a considerable number of competitors. Additionally, it further solidifies BitDefender as a provider of proactive detection that goes well beyond the capabilities of current-day heuristics, offering users protection from known and unknown threats.” 

For the past four months, BitDefender Security for Mail Servers 3.0.2 has successfully used a new technology based on live query. Stemming from the cloud-computing paradigm, this technology provides an immediate response time and protection to users all over the world, regardless of language or what type of spam they receive. With this technology, when a new email arrives, it is first scanned locally with proprietary, proactive antispam solutions. If it passes the initial filtering sequence and still cannot be categorised as spam or legit, a proprietary algorithm extracts key elements from the analysed mail and creates something similar to a unique encrypted fingerprint of that message. If the BitDefender network of servers finds a match in its databases of known spam fingerprints, it issues a block command to the client application. 

For more information regarding BitDefender products, please visit www.BitDefender.com.au

Connect to your favourite Xbox LIVE entertainment faster with the Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adaptor  

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – November 12 – Available from November 26, the Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adaptor offers versatility and ease to your Xbox 360 experience. 

 Jump into “Halo 3: ODST” or “Forza Motorsport 3” and enjoy network gaming and multiplayer*, stream Xbox Movies on Demand** or put your media center to the test by streaming your favourite HD movies and videos*** with the Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adaptor. This dual-band adaptor synchronises your Xbox 360 with the newest wireless N standard, allowing up to two times the range and a speed seven times faster than before. 

The Wireless N Networking Adaptor provides increased speed, coverage and reliability, and features a high-performance design with two external antennas that work great with 802.11a/b/g and N connections. Simply snap the adaptor on to the back of your console and enjoy wireless connectivity in multiple rooms or congested wireless environments and connect safely with WPA2 security support.     

The Wireless N Networking Adaptor is available for AUD $149.95 RRP from 26 November, 2009. 

*Paid subscription required for some available network gaming and online multiplayer; some LIVE services and downloads require additional hardware and/or fees. 

**Broadband Internet service required (sold separately – some broadband services may not work with LIVE – performance may vary). Children under 13 years of age require parental consent. 

 ***Xbox Movies on Demand media content, game downloads and add-ons sold separately and prices may vary; Download charges may apply as set by your ISP; Microsoft® Points (sold separately) required for purchase. Available content subject to change. HD cable (sold separately) required for high-definition video.

Just a heads up to let you know that The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned, (the first in a series of downloadable content for Borderlands) will be available for the Xbox 360 and PS3 starting November 24, 2009 for 800 Microsoft Points ($12.95). In The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned, get ready to square off against ferocious brain-eating zombies, carnivorous Were-Skags and face biting midget zombies as you continue your pursuit for all of that sweet, sweet loot.

Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2® Limited Edition Console now available  

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – November 11, 2009 — Xbox 360 has announced that the Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console is now available from participating retailers. Priced at $599 RRP*, the limited edition console is the ideal addition for any fan of the blockbuster sequel to one of the best selling first-person action console games in history, “Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare”. 

In conjunction with Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), Xbox 360 has combined a top-of-the-range Elite console, complete with a 250GB Hard Drive, two Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers and an Xbox 360 Headset with a standard edition copy of one of the most anticipated games of the year, “Modern Warfare 2”. The Xbox 360 Elite console also features a low-drag and battle-ready design which was influenced by the high-octane action of the thrilling “Modern Warfare” series. 

Adam Pollington, Xbox 360 Category Manager for Australia & New Zealand said, “It’s exciting that fans of the hugely popular “Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare” are able to experience the excitement of “Modern Warfare 2” on an Xbox 360 console that has been specifically designed for them. It’s the biggest Xbox 360 console ever with 250 GB of storage space and we’re giving owners the chance to enjoy all their favourite games and Xbox LIVE downloads, including the first two “Modern Warfare 2” maps that will be available first on Xbox LIVE**.” 

“Modern Warfare 2” is classified MA15+ and is priced at $599 RRP*. 

 For more information, visit www.modernwarfare2.com or http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/games/c/callofdutymodernwarfare2/ 

*Recommended retail price, at participating retailers while stocks last. The price you pay will be determined by your retailer. 

**Conditions and charges apply

Sydney – 11 November, 2009 – As the company’s BRAVIA promotional counter moved dramatically close to zero, Sony Australia today announced the release of an additional 10,000 bonus PlayStation®3 (PS3™) consoles, guaranteed to be delivered in time for Christmas[1], with the purchase of selected BRAVIA LCD TV models. 

The announcement comes as the last of the original 25,000 bonus PS3 consoles, made available just three weeks earlier on 22 October, are expected to be redeemed. Demand for the promotion has been strong, with consumer confidence bolstered further by the offer of an extended three year warranty on all BRAVIA LCD TVs. With a number of quality control tests carried out during the assembly process, any consumer who purchases a BRAVIA LCD TV can be assured they have invested in a TV that has been built to the highest manufacturing standards. 

“Now, an additional 10,000 consumers can enjoy a BRAVIA LCD TV, extended three year warranty and bonus PS3 – all under the tree in time for Christmas. This combination reaffirms the quality of our BRAVIA LCD TV range and provides consumers with a value for money Full HD entertainment hub for just over $2000. This is undoubtedly the best offer we have ever had in the market and is proof that there’s never been a better time to purchase a TV,” said Toby Barbour, Deputy General Manager of Consumer Products Marketing at Sony Australia.  

The additional 10,000 PS3 consoles, valued at $499.95, are guaranteed to be delivered in time for Christmas if validated before 1 December 2009. Full details on the promotion, including number of units remaining, can be found at: www.sony.com.au/bonus. 

To coincide with the launch, this week, Sony Australia is giving consumers the chance to win Blu-ray games and movies to play in full high definition glory on their new BRAVIA LCD TV and PS3. To be in the running, follow Sony at www.twitter.com/BRAVIAbonusPS3 or sign up to Sony Australia’s Facebook fan page.

The bonus PS3 offer is available on selected sizes of the following BRAVIA LCD TV models (see below for full listing):

Z5500 series: Sony’s second generation of Motionflow 200Hz technology for the smoothest picture ever
WE5 series: The energy-efficient TV that consumes less power than two 75W light bulbs
W5500 series: with Motionflow 100Hz and Full High Definition capability
XBR series: With RGB dynamic LED backlight technology
EX series: Wireless with a unique picture frame design
ZX1 series: Super-slim Full HD wireless TV with edge LED technology  

Consumers need to visit www.sony.com.au/bonus to register their BRAVIA LCD TV purchase and redeem their bonus 120GB PS3 slim-line console.

The following BRAVIA LCD TV models are eligible for the bonus PS3 offer:

About Sony

Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications and information

technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Sony Australia Limited is a wholly owned

subsidiary of the Sony Corporation of Japan. With a wide range of products across three main segments,

consumer products, broadcast & professional and information technology products, Sony has become a

leading electronics company in Australia.

About make.believe

“make.believe” (make dot believe) is a Group-wide brand message that unites Sony’s communications

initiatives across electronics, games, movies, music, mobile phones and network services. “make.believe”

symbolises the spirit of Sony – the power of creativity, the ability to turn ideas into reality and the belief that

anything you can imagine, you can make real.