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Mobile Entertainment Firm Summus Changes Name to Oasys

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 6, 2006 - 2:33am.
Raleigh, N.C. - Mobile entertainment publisher Summus on Monday announced that it has changed the name of the company to Oasys Mobile, coinciding with the launch of its OasysMobile.com mobile lifestyle portal. North Carolina-based Oasys Mobile said the new direct-to-consumer portal will complement its existing distribution channels; its content is available from 97% of U.S. carriers.
tags: Oasys | Summus | New Name |

Summus to Develop Mobile Titles Based on Mattel Games

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 24, 2006 - 9:28am.
Raleigh, N.C. - Mobile entertainment publisher Summus announced on Tuesday that it has acquired the rights from toymaker Mattel to publish mobile versions of classic games such as "UNO," "Rock'em Sock'em Robots," "Kerplunk" and "Toss Across." North Carolina-based Summus will distribute the cell phone games across Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, with the first titles expected to launch with U.S. carriers in early 2006.
tags: Games | Mobile | Summus | Mattel Games |

Mobile Media Software Firm Summus Raises $8 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 28, 2005 - 10:31am.
Raleigh, N.C. - Summus, a Raleigh-based provider of mobile media software, has raised $8 million in a private placement of convertible debt led by Liberty Associated Partners. In addition to Liberty, Rock Hill Investment Management, an existing investor in Summus, participated in the deal. Summus said that the new investment will be used to accelerate its direct-to-consumer strategy, including the upcoming launch of its mobile content portal in the first quarter of 2006.
tags: Mobile | VC | Summus | Media Software |

Summus Launches "UNO" Cell Phone Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 7, 2005 - 2:32am.
Raleigh, N.C. - Mobile entertainment publisher Summus announced on Monday that it has launched a mobile version of the card game "UNO" for Cingular Wireless subscribers. The game, available for $2.99 per month, is one of several titles Summus is developing based on games from toymaker Mattel.
tags: Games | Cell Phone | Summus | UNO |

Summus Partners with ClearSky Mobile Media

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 27, 2005 - 5:28am.
Raleigh, N.C. - Summus, a provider of mobile entertainment and media applications, on Tuesday announced a content distribution agreement with wireless entertainment firm ClearSky Mobile Media. Under the terms, North Carolina-based Summus will distribute ClearSky's Maxim magazine and Chippendale's branded mobile content through its network of partners, while Florida-based ClearSky will offer Summus content including Hooters Calendar and SI Swimsuit to its partners.
tags: Deals | Summus | ClearSky Mobile Media |