BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$13.3M
- Public
- CA
Dow Jones Description
Zi Corporation (NASDAQ: ZICA) is a leading provider of discovery and usability solutions for Mobile Search, Input and Advertising. Zi Corporation's suite of award-winning products offers innovative ways for mobile operators to showcase new services and content to their subscribers, while encouraging users to get the most out of their communication devices. Increased device usage can help mobile operators drive additional revenues and lead to improved customer retention. Zi products are featured on more than 1000 handset models and implemented across most technology platforms in the market today. Zi is a software company committed exclusively to evolving its innovative product family in support of its licensees worldwide.
Chief Financial Officer
Rodney MittonNumber of Employees 71
Contact Information
Suite 2100 840 7th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G2
(403) 233-8875
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing: 334290
Recent Events
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CFOs on the Move: Week ending October 24
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Zi Corporation: Zi Corporation Names Andrew M. Gertler to Board of Directors
News & Analysis
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Nuance Closes Acquisition of Zi Corporation
BURLINGTON, Mass. & CALGARY, Alberta -- Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) and Zi Corporation (NASDAQ: ZICA, TSX: ZIC) today announced that Nuance has closed the acquisition of Zi. Ziâ??s...
Zi Announces 2008 Year-End Financial Results
Zi Corporation (TSX: ZIC) (NASDAQ: ZICA) (the "Company" or "Zi"), a provider of intelligent interface solutions, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. 2008 Financial Results Total revenue for fiscal year 2008 was $13.3 million, which was a slight increase...
Nuance to Acquire Zi Corporation
BURLINGTON, Mass. & CALGARY, Alberta -- Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), and Zi Corporation (NASDAQ: ZICA, TSX: ZIC) today announced an agreement under which Nuance will ...
Nuance Extends Offer to Acquire Zi Corporation
BURLINGTON, Mass. -- Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that it is extending its previously announced offer to purchase all of the outstanding common shares of Zi Corporation (NASDAQ: ZICA, TSX: ZIC) for US$0.40 per share in cash to 5:00 p.m. Calgary time on March 10, 2009, unless further...
Nuance Extends Offer to Acquire Zi Corporation
BURLINGTON, Mass. -- Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that it is extending its previously announced offer to purchase all of the outstanding common shares of Zi Corporation (NASDAQ: ZICA, TSX: ZIC) for US$0.40 per share in cash to 5:00 p.m. Calgary time on February 24, 2009, unless further...
Zi Board of Directors Reaffirms Its Recommendation That Shareholders Reject Nuance's Offer to Purchase Zi Shares
Zi Corporation (TSX: ZIC) (NASDAQ: ZICA) (the "Company" or "Zi") today announced that in response to Nuance's extension of its offer to purchase Zi Shares, the Board of Directors of Zi ("Zi's Board") reaffirms its recommendation that its shareholders ("Shareholders") reject the extended offer (the "Offer") by Nuance Communications, Inc....
Nuance Extends Offer to Acquire Zi Corporation
BURLINGTON, Mass. -- Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that it is extending its previously announced offer to purchase all of the outstanding common shares of Zi Corporation (NASDAQ: ZICA, TSX: ZIC) for US$0.40 per share in cash to 5:00 p.m. Calgary time on February 13, 2009, unless further...
Nuance Extends Offer to Acquire Zi Corporation
BURLINGTON, Mass. -- Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that it is extending its previously announced offer to purchase all of the outstanding common shares of Zi Corporation (NASDAQ: ZICA, TSX: ZIC) for US$0.40 per share in cash to 5:00 p.m. Calgary time on January 30, 2009, unless further...
Zi Board of Directors Confirms Recommendation That Shareholders Reject Nuance's Offer to Purchase Zi Shares
Zi Corporation (TSX: ZIC) (NASDAQ: ZICA) (the "Company" or "Zi") today announced that the Board of Directors of Zi ("Zi's Board") has confirmed its recommendation that its shareholders ("Shareholders") reject the offer (the "Offer") by Nuance Communications, Inc. ("Nuance") to purchase all of the common shares of Zi ("Zi Shares")...
Zi Corporation Signs Major Multi-Language Text Input Deal With ZTE
Zi Corporation (TSX: ZIC)(NASDAQ: ZICA) (the "Company" or "Zi"), a leading provider of solutions for mobile search, text input and advertising, today announced that it has entered into a new licensing agreement with ZTE Corporation (SZSE: ZTE)(HKEX: ZTE), which will create a significant revenue stream for Zi from the Chinese...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Rodney Mitton | Chief Financial Officer |
| Milos Djokovic | President & CEO |
| Blair Mullin | Chief Financial Officer |
| Glen Morgan | Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing |
| Roland Williams | Senior Vice President, Intellectual Property |
| Axel Bernstorff | Vice President, Global Sales |
| Gary Mendel | Vice President, Sales & Marketing |
| Brandon Mensinga | Senior Director, Products |
| Corneil Goud | Director, Predictive Text |
| Weigen Qiu | Director, R & D & Architecture |
| Derrick R. Armstrong | Secretary |
| Jason Paul | Secretary |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| George Tai | Chairman |
Rodney Mitton, CA is Chief Financial Officer and a director of Zaio Corporation. From October 2001 until November 2002 Mr. Mitton was the Chief Financial Officer of Nevis Energy Services Ltd., a TSXV listed company providing directional drilling services to the oil and gas industry. Since September 1994, he has been the President of RTK Enterprises Inc., a private financial consulting company. During that period he has also acted in the capacity of President of Red Oak Resources Inc., an oil and gas production company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the ?TSX?), Director and General Manager of Starlink Communications Corp., a TSXV listed company providing satellite uplink services primarily to the television industry, Chief Financial Officer of Zi Corporation, a NASDAQ and TSX listed technology company offering interface solutions for wireless and consumer communication products and Chief Financial Officer of Kelman Technologies Inc., a TSX listed company offering seismic processing and data management services to the oil and gas industry.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cquay Inc | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Zaio | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Kelman Technologies, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Zi Corporation | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Starlink Communications Inc | Director and General Manager | Current |
| Cquay Inc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Zaio | Director | Current |
| Red Oak Resources | President | Former |
| Nevis Energy Services Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zi Corporation | President & CEO | Current |
| Zi Corporation | COO & CTO | Former |
| Tele-Tech Corporation | Chief Technology Officer | Former |
| Cygnus, Inc. | Founder | Former |
| Zi Corporation | Board of Directors | Former |
| University of Waterloo | bachelor's degree in computer engineering and management science | Former |
Blair Mullin is the Interim Chief Financial Officer for Zi Corporation and a Partner in the Portland practice of Tatum, LLC. As a Tatum Partner since 2003, Blair has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer and provided financial leadership for two consumer products companies, a $100 million industrial construction firm and several manufacturers. Prior to joining Tatum, LLC, Blair was President and Chief Operating Officer for International DisplayWorks, Inc., a manufacturer of LCD displays and modules; and Chairman, President and Chief Financial Officer of Morrow Snowboards. Blair has held other leadership positions at Westbeach Canada, ULC, British Columbia Mercantile Corp., and Padovano Foods, Ltd. Blair holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zi Corporation | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Tatum LLC | Interim Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Morrow Snowboards | President | Former |
| Tatum LLC | Partner | Former |
| International DisplayWorks, Inc. | President and Chief Operating Officer | Former |
| Morrow Snowboards | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Morrow Snowboards | Strategic Advisor | Former |
| Morrow Snowboards | Chairman | Former |
| The University of Western Ontario | Master of Business Administration | Former |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | Bachelor of Arts In Economics | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zi Corporation | Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing | Current |
Roland Williams is the senior vice president technical innovations at Zi Corporation, a leading provider of embedded software technology and education products. Roland manages one of the most important Zi assets: its proprietary technology. He is responsible for assembling and directing the intellectual property portfolio for Zi. Zi Corporation considers the development and protection of its intellectual property as key to its competitiveness. Roland and his team continually monitor the technical environment for potential opportunities and threats to the Zi intellectual property position. Working in tandem with the Zi legal team, Roland provides the technical analysis and assessment that is necessary to protect and develop intellectual property rights for Zi. Roland is a professional engineer who holds a masters degree in semiconductor material science and a PhD in microwave engineering, with over 30 years experience in the wireless industry. Prior to joining Zi, Roland developed concept products for a cellular equipment manufacturer, produced the world's first three-channel portable cell site and created the first signal processing geophone for intelligent seismic survey. Roland earned his PhD and masters degrees from UCNW Bangor. He is the named inventor on a number of patents granted in the United States and Europe. Roland has been an active Ham Radio operator in the UK, Canada and Hong Kong. In his spare time, he builds and repairs aircraft and is a certified flight instructor.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zi Corporation | Senior Vice President, Intellectual Property | Current |
Zi is committed to the continued development and support of its existing product range, as well as growing the business relationships with its global customer base. Furthermore, Zi has much-anticipated, intelligent products for new markets and Axel is responsible for developing these new markets and for establishing long term business relationships with the leading global companies in these areas. To help Axel achieve these important goals, he works with a team of professional Sales Directors, Account Managers, Professional Services Consultants and Business Development managers based in all of the main regions Zi operates in. Prior to being appointed VP of Global Sales, Axel successfully ran Zi's European and Japanese regions, where he grew the business significantly, winning several key new accounts as well as securing several strategic technology licensing wins. Axel is a professional industry executive with 8 years experience in the wireless technology sector. Prior to joining Zi Corporation, Axel played an important role during the formation of Symbian, the privately owned, market-leading OS provider for Smartphones where he subsequently managed several strategic global accounts. Axel has a business degree from the Copenhagen Business School. Outside of work, Axel has a number of keen interests such as family activities, fly fishing, golf and table tennis.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zi Corporation | Vice President, Global Sales | Current |
| Copenhagen Business School | Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zi Corporation | Vice President, Sales & Marketing | Current |
Brandon Mensinga is the Director of Qix at Zi Corporation and has more than six years' experience in the mobile handset industry to his name. Brandon joined Zi in 2000, after working for Nortel Networks and MPR Teltech. In his previous roles for Zi, Brandon has worked within Product Management, Professional Services, Business Development and Marketing. Brandon spent three years overseeing the development and ongoing management of strategic wireless partnerships for Zi, to drive brand revenue and new product opportunities. This role included working with key vendors such as Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Microsoft and Symbian. He has also serviced Zi OEM/ODM customers in both North America and Europe and spent a year as Senior Product Manager, responsible for overseeing the development and ongoing management of the Zi Decuma AB Sweden entity and product line. Due to Brandon's significant knowledge and experience with Zi products and the wireless ecosystem, it was a natural progression for him to move into the Director's role for Qix. Brandon received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree (1998) from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zi Corporation | Senior Director, Products | Current |
| Simon Fraser University | Bachelor of Business Administration Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zi Corporation | Director, Predictive Text | Current |
| University of Calgary | Master of Business Administration | Former |
| University of Alberta | Bachelor of Science In Electrical Engineering | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zi Corporation | Director, R & D & Architecture | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Borden Ladner Gervais Llp. | Partner | Current |
| Capital Markets | Partner | Current |
| Zi Corporation | Secretary | Current |
| Centurion Energy International, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Cygam Energy Inc. | Director | Current |
| Capital Markets | Regional Head | Former |
| University of Alberta | Llb | Former |
| Zi Corporation | Secretary | Former |
| University of Calgary | Bachelor of Commerce | Former |
| TSX Group, Inc. | member | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zi Corporation | Chairman | Current |
| Zi Corporation | Board of Directors | Former |
| The University of Western Ontario | Bachelor of Laws | Former |
| University of Toronto | Bachelor of Science | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zi Corporation | Secretary | Current |
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