OZ announced that SavaJe Technologies has licensed the OZ J2ME mobile IM and presence client software and will deliver to mobile operators and handset manufactures a unique and compelling messaging experience.

SavaJe Technologies is the developer of SavaJe OS, an open standards-based Java platform for mobile phones. Embedding OZ's technology into the SavaJe OS platform will provide SavaJe's mobile operator and OEM customers with the market-leading mobile messaging solution.

"Discerning mobile operators and handset manufacturers want to provide their customers with feature-rich applications," said George Grey, EVP Product Management and New Business at SavaJe. "Integrating OZ's technology will allow us to offer our customers a compelling and interoperable IM experience, thereby increasing the demand for data services."

"By embedding our technology into their OS solutions, SavaJe is able to deliver world-class, customizable platform solutions that delivers the mobile messaging capabilities that handset manufacturers are looking for today," said Skuli Mogensen, CEO of OZ. "We are committed to helping our customers and partners improve their bottom line with cost effective, innovative and reliable products. Working with SavaJe will help to fulfill the thorough requirements of key global operators and fuel the launch and penetration of mobile IM in Europe."