Texterity Announces Support for MobiPocket eBooks, Adds Secure File Distribution
Enhances TextCafe Logistics Service

SOUTHBOROUGH, MA, and PARIS, FRANCE, January 9, 2002 — Texterity, Inc., a leading provider of electronic publishing services, today announced its support for MobiPocket, the only software and technology company that enables the reading and secured distribution of electronic text across all existing OS platforms. Support for the MobiPocket format expands the capability of the TextCafe Logistics Service to enable automated conversion, creation, and secure distribution of MobiPocket eBook files.

With the addition of MobiPocket to the TextCafe Logistics Service, publishers get another option as part of an end-to-end, standards-based solution with "retail ready" eBooks completed in a fraction of the time as compared to traditional methods.

Texterity has also entered into an agreement with MobiPocket to license the MobiPocket server, enabling Texterity to offer direct secure distribution of electronic content, in addition to automated distribution to MobiPocket, Franklin Electronics, and other MobiPocket retailers.

Texterity support for MobiPocket format and the MobiPocket server supports the recent launch of the Texterity E-Galley service. This service provides conversion of publisher's ready-to-print PDF galley copies into multiple eBook formats. By providing eBooks in MobiPocket format, the E-Galley titles can be reviewed on virtually any PDA in use today.

M. Thierry Brethes, President and Directeur General of MobiPocket, stated "Texterity is a key player in providing multiple format eBooks for the major trade publishers. This agreement validates the MobiPocket format as a key factor in the eBook market. MobiPocket is pleased to have Texterity support our format through their automated system, and to license our MobiPocket DRM server for secure distribution of content."

Martin Hensel, President of Texterity, said "MobiPocket is providing excellent coverage with their MobiPocket system, both on the client and server side. We believe that having a single format, based on Open eBook standards that work across multiple PDA devices and desktop PCs is a winning strategy. We are pleased to work with MobiPocket to expand the capabilities of electronic published materials."

The MobiPocket solution, as a part of TextCafe Logistics Solution, is available immediately. Pricing for the service may be obtained by contacting Texterity at 1-800-455-5450 (US and Canada) or +1-508-804-3000 (International).

About MobiPocket

MobiPocket (www.mobipocket.com) software and technology enables the reading and secured distribution of electronic text, across all existing OS platforms. MobiPocket is also engaged in the online distribution of E-books and of E-content software through its own website. The Company, founded in March 2000, is headquartered in Paris, France, and is partially financed by Viventures. Since its ignition, the Company has significantly leveraged content synergies with VU, establishing a core partnership with Vivendi Universal Publishing. In addition, the MobiPocket software package, developed internally, can be customized to meet clients' needs in a timely manner. Special features may include wireless Internet access to content, sub-pixel rendering to enhance the reading experience, or supporting multimedia features.

About Texterity

Founded in 1991, Texterity (www.texterity.com) is is a leading provider of electronic publishing services enabling fast, cost-effective automated transformation of published pages into multiple electronic formats. Texterity's electronic publishing solutions include the repurposing of PDF-based content and distribution of electronic files to multiple electronic retail channels. Texterity manages the ePublishing life cycle, including automated conversion and distribution of existing content into XML, HTML, eBook, Wireless, and Print. Texterity provides services to leading publishing, catalog, and corporate customers including St. Martin's Press, Penguin Putnam, Time Warner, Prentice Hall, Houghton Mifflin, Harcourt College, McGraw-Hill, Random House, Scholastic, and HarperCollins.

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