Garmin Licenses S3's onHandTV(TM) Mobile TV Software

Garmin's nuvi 900T Combo Mobile TV Navigation Device ships with
S3's Mobile TV software
DUBLIN, Ireland--(Business Wire)--
Silicon & Software Systems (S3) today announced that their
onHandTV(TM) Mobile TV software has been licensed by Garmin Ltd., the
global leader in portable satellite navigation. The software provides
Garmin's nuvi 900T navigator with digital television functionality.
The navigator is co-branded with wireless carrier 3 Italia for
deployment in their DVB-H network and will be available in July 2008
in Italy.

S3 is the leading provider of mobile TV software and was selected
by Garmin because they delivered a low risk solution and enabled a
fast time to market. S3's proven interoperability with multiple
networks and service protection vendors, and their support for
multiple industry standards, gives the 900T a global reach into
countries launching Mobile TV services.

"Garmin, as the global leader in portable consumer navigation
products, is one of S3's most coveted customers and I am proud to add
them to our list of onHandTV licensees", said John Maguire, General
Manager, Consumer Mobile, S3. "S3 is at the forefront of enabling
enriched TV services on multiple devices and we believe that portable
navigation systems offer a compelling personal TV experience to
consumers. We are at a critical tipping point in the industry where
new business models and converged services are changing the way we
consume TV and location-aware TV products will have a significant part
to play in the future", concluded Maguire.

S3's Consumer Mobile group delivers broadcast and streaming Mobile
TV products and services to broadcasters, cellular operators and OEMs
in the cellular, Personal Navigation Device and laptop markets. The
company offers a range of products from key Mobile TV components to
complete turnkey solutions.

About Silicon & Software Systems (S3)

S3 is the Connected Consumer Technology Company. It enables
operators, OEMs and silicon manufacturers to deliver next generation
products and services to consumers, at home and on the move. S3 is
also the leading provider of broadcast mobile DTV solutions. Its
onHandTV(TM) software client manages the reception of TV and data
services over broadcast, multicast and unicast bearers, delivered to
multiple mobile devices. onHandTV(TM) ensures faster time-to-market
and reduced risk for mobile operators and device manufacturers
worldwide. It has proven interoperability with all existing commercial
networks and key technology suppliers in the mobile DTV ecosystem.
Founded in 1986, S3 delivers expert consumer systems design plus
leading-edge silicon and software IP. S3 has development centres in
Ireland, Europe and the US, and sales offices and representatives
globally. For further information please visit www.s3group.com.

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Fiona D'Arcy, +353 1 291 1630 /+353 87 2808828
fiona.darcy@s3group.com

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