Mitsui & Co. Global Investment (MGI) - Venture Capital, Start-Up

NEWS 2009

[12/07/2009]

Cincinnati Bell selects Laszlo’s Webtop

---

Cincinnati Bell to deploy Webtop
for its convergence solution

SAN MATEO, Calif., December 7, 2009—Laszlo Systems, a global leader in Rich Internet Application (RIA) software and the original developer of OpenLaszlo, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Cincinnati Bell (NYSE: CBB) for the deployment of Webtop. Under the terms of this agreement, Cincinnati Bell will use the Laszlo Webtop Messaging Suite - a web-based desktop using the latest in Web 2.0 technology—to deliver a customized communications dashboard, pre-built calendar, mail and contacts, visual voicemail, and integrated advertising to their subscriber base.

"We are pleased to work with Laszlo Systems as we move forward with new and innovative Rich Internet Applications,” said Brian Duerring, director of in-bound advertising for Cincinnati Bell. “We recognize the critical relationship between the richness of the user experience and the adoption of our services. Laszlo’s Webtop solution will further differentiate our high-speed Internet service.”

Cincinnati Bell joins a growing number of broadband service providers who have selected Laszlo’s Webtop to increase revenue, lower messaging costs, and drive subscriber loyalty. Today’s service providers are constantly trying to keep up with rapidly evolving web-based services while at the same time improving the overall consumer experience. Laszlo Webtop provides the industry’s fastest path for delivering multiple Web 2.0-based RIA applications that seamlessly interact across popular browsers and devices. This provides end-users with a suite of services that are easy to use, rich and engaging. Webtop is the ideal convergence point for the consumer’s communications needs.

“We are excited that Cincinnati Bell has elected to move forward with Laszlo Systems for such a strategic part of its portfolio. This is another affirmation by an industry leader that our solution is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of leading operators and their end user customers today and in the future.” said George Shahid, President and CEO of Laszlo Systems.

Earlier this year, Laszlo announced that Webtop sales have surpassed seven million end-user licenses. Webtop is a sophisticated platform that unifies access to an expanding suite of Rich Internet Applications. Webtop Connectors allow easy integration with existing back-end systems. Webtop Smart Objects allow effortless integration between different applications enabling drag and drop, inline display/playback, and standards-based import/export. With Webtop, users can access their data anywhere, any time, from any device. By using Laszlo System’s Award winning OpenLaszlo technology customers like Cincinnati Bell can extend the product in differentiated ways to meet the unique needs of their customers.

For more information about Laszlo Systems, its products and professional services, please visit www.laszlosystems.com. To download OpenLaszlo for free today, visit www.openlaszlo.org.

About Cincinnati Bell Inc.

With headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Bell provides integrated communications solutions—including local, long distance, data, Internet, and wireless services—that help keep residential and business customers in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton connected with each other and with the world. In addition, businesses ranging in size from start-up companies to large enterprises turn to Cincinnati Bell for efficient, scalable office communications systems as well as complex information technology solutions including data center and managed services. Cincinnati Bell conducts its operations through three business segments: Wireline, Wireless, and Technology Solutions. For more information, visit www.cincinnatibell.com

About Laszlo Systems

Laszlo Systems is a leading provider of rich communication applications for consumers. The company is privately held and headquartered in San Mateo, California. For more information, visit www.laszlosystems.com .

Media Contacts:

For Laszlo Systems:
Contact our Media Relations Team

For Cincinnati Bell:
Lisa McLaughlin, 513-368-1860
lisa.mclaughlin@gyrohsr.com

Copyright (c) 2009 Laszlo Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Laszlo Systems and OpenLaszlo are registered trademarks of Laszlo Systems Inc. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.