Press Release

FierceWireless Names metaio as one of Its "Fierce 15" Wireless Companies of 2012

metaio recognized for leading the way in mobile Augmented Reality (AR)

San Francisco, CA - June 20, 2012 - Metaio announced today that it has been named to the annual FierceWireless "Fierce 15" list, designating it as one of the top privately held wireless companies of the year. FierceWireless editors evaluated hundreds of organizations, and found Metaio to be one of the "fiercest," proven by their creativity and innovations in the marketplace.

FierceWireless, an internationally recognized daily email newsletter reaching more than 80,000 senior wireless industry executives, provides executives in over 100 countries with a quick, authoritative briefing on the day's top wireless stories, including new trends and technologies.

"metaio's augmented reality SDK is geared toward helping developers, publishers and brands integrate AR into their apps and is a key step in making AR a commercial success," said Sue Marek, Editor-in-Chief of FierceWireless.

Metaio has proven itself numerous times as the leader in mobile and wireless augmented reality technology. In addition to providing a no-charge mobile SDK for iOS and Android, metaio produces a free mobile app called junaio, which serves as an AR entry point for users and developers alike.

"We are thrilled to be recognized by FierceWireless, the industry's must-read news leader," said Trak Lord, head of US Marketing & Media Relations for metaio. "The wireless community depends on FierceWireless to provide the most up-to-date news along with analysis of major industry trends. It is an honor to be recognized by such a well-regarded news outlet."

The FierceWireless "Fierce 15" celebrates the spirit of being "fierce" - championing innovation and creativity, even in the face of intense competition. The complete list of winning companies is available on the FierceWireless Web site at http://www.fiercewireless.com.

About Metaio

The worldwide leader in Augmented Reality (AR) research and technology, Metaio develops software products for visually interactive solutions between the real and the virtual world. Based on the Metaio Augmented Reality platform, digital and 3-D content can be integrated seamlessly into the user’s camera view looking upon the real world. Powering over 1,000 apps for enterprise, marketing, retail, publishing and industrial cases, over 30 Million consumers use Metaio’s AR software. Learn more at www.metaio.com

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