Nokia ties up with Zoopy for online imaging experience
December 11, 2007




Johannesburg, South Africa - Nokia today announced that users of Nokia Nseries multimedia computers will be able to directly upload, organise and share photographs and videos on Zoopy.com, a South African online media sharing platform.

The agreement, announced at the launch of the new Nokia N82 in Johannesburg, allows consumers to enjoy sharing their photos and videos with their friends, family and loved ones directly from Nokia Nseries devices. The Zoopy service can be easily configured and downloaded onto the devices from www.zoopy.com/nokia. At a later stage, the Zoopy service will be embedded in selected models of the Nseries range in South Africa.

"We are thrilled to partner with Nokia to create a really unique service for the South African mobile device user," says Jason Elk, CEO of Zoopy.
Henri Mattila, Nokia's head of multimedia in South and East Africa added, "We have had similar imaging partnerships with global players and it is great to add a South African partner."

Nokia is the world's largest digital camera manufacturer, with more than 140 million camera phones sold last year. Nokia works with a variety of partners to provide consumers with easy ways to share their video clips and photographs.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

About Zoopy
Zoopy.com is Your Social Media Playground - a hub of user generated content where a community of visitors create, share and discover videos, photos, podcasts and blogs. All in one placeUsers can upload media via computer or from any Nokia Nseries device, wherever they are, whenever they like. Since launching from Cape Town in March 2007, Zoopy's popularity has grown to attract thousands of unique visitors a day from South Africa, Africa and the world.

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