San Diego, CA – June 5, 2006 -- Digital Orchid, the industry's leading technology innovator in development and distribution of branded real-time wireless applications and mobile content platforms, today announced the appointment of Nour-Dean Anakar as the Company’s president and chief operating officer.

Anakar, 48, a co-founder of the company, previously served as Digital Orchid’s SVP Latin America responsible for driving the performance of its Latin America business units and expanding wireless content penetration to Spanish-speaking markets. Prior to joining Digital Orchid, Anakar held senior positions in gaming, sports, and entertainment operations in the United States, Europe, and Latin America, including executive management positions with Ladbrokes, USA and South America, and San Diego and Buenos Aires based gaming companies LCIN LLC and LCIN S.A.

Daniel Daou, CEO, stated that the Digital Orchid unanimously selected Anakar based on his extensive experience in gaming, sports, and emerging technology industries, his track record leading the complex operations of the South American division, and his strong management and personal leadership acumen.

"Our selection of a new leader to continue our market penetration strategy has been focused and thorough," said Daou. “We are experiencing fast-track growth in an exploding market and the need for strong, innovative leadership is crucial. Nour-Dean Anakar can provide that advantage not only internally but also to our Brand Content and Wireless Distribution partners.”

“I am delighted to take on the position of President and COO at Digital Orchid, and plan to continue our growth strategy throughout the Americas and in new markets worldwide,” states Anakar. “With over 65 brands for distribution on 38 ondeck and offdeck channels in three continents, including new launches in Europe, Digital Orchid is clearly establishing itself as the leading global wireless media company.”