DGAP-News: Board Communications Go Mobile With the Launch of NASDAQ OMX–s Directors Desk HD

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.

30.08.2011 14:00
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Intuitive iPad App Built to Enhance Board Effectiveness

NEW YORK, 2011-08-30 14:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
NASDAQ OMX (Nasdaq:NDAQ) Corporate Solutions today announced the launch of
Directors Desk HD, an intuitive, feature-rich and secure iPad App providing
directors and executives access to sensitive and timely information on-the-go.
The application is available worldwide and can be accessed through the Apple
App Store starting today.

NASDAQ OMX Directors Desk is a secure cloud-based solution designed to improve
board communications and effectiveness while relieving corporate executives of
the paperwork and time involved in keeping boards informed. Through Directors
Desk, documents can be easily uploaded, downloaded and updated by the corporate
secretary or board members, all in a secure environment. Increasingly, the iPad
is being used across a range of functions in corporations. According to a
recent KPMG study, fifty percent of directors now report using an online portal
for board communications, up from nine percent only two years ago.

Directors Desk HD is a state-of-the-art iPad app built on NASDAQ OMX–s leading
technology platforms. Engineered to improve overall board effectiveness,
Directors Desk HD equips directors and executives with the tools necessary to
increase productivity, collaboration and efficiency from anywhere in the world.
Building on Directors Desk–s robust toolset, Directors Desk HD introduces
exciting enhancements not available on web-based mobile programs. New features
include an interactive live-meeting functionality, private note capabilities
and a convenient meeting bookshelf.

Additional features include:

— Presenter Mode keeps all users on the same page as the presenter swipes the
screen
— Integrated direction capabilities powered by Google Maps
— Document Repository
— Intuitive note-taking and tracking capabilities
— Rich reading experience for easy navigation through documents
— Secure and customizable email options

–As the corporate landscape continues to evolve, NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions
is dedicated to providing companies with relevant, innovative solutions and
resources,– said NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions Senior Vice President Demetrios
Skalkotos. –We recognize that mobile devices, like the iPad, have become an
increasingly important part of an executive–s workflow. We also understand
executives– enhanced focus on corporate governance and transparency. With the
launch of Directors Desk HD, board members now have access to a robust, dynamic
tool to stay on top of their board activities through a platform they can
access anywhere in the world.–

For additional information on NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions, please visit:
http://www.nasdaqomx.com/whatwedo/corporatesolutions/.

About NASDAQ OMX

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world–s largest exchange company. It delivers
trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents,
with approximately 3,500 listed companies. NASDAQ OMX offers multiple capital
raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings
market, NASDAQ OMX Nordic, NASDAQ OMX Baltic, NASDAQ OMX First North, and the
U.S. 144A sector. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes
including equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products and
exchange-traded funds. NASDAQ OMX technology supports the operations of over 70
exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more
than 50 countries. NASDAQ OMX Nordic and NASDAQ OMX Baltic are not legal
entities but describe the common offering from NASDAQ OMX exchanges in
Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more
information about NASDAQ OMX, visit http://www.nasdaqomx.com. Please follow
NASDAQ OMX on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/NASDAQ-OMX/108167527653)
and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/nasdaqomx).

The information contained above is provided for informational and educational
purposes only, and nothing contained herein should be construed as investment
advice, either on behalf of a particular security or an overall investment
strategy. Neither The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. nor any of its affiliates makes
any recommendation to buy or sell any security or any representation about the
financial condition of any company. Statements regarding NASDAQ-listed
companies are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ
materially from those expressed or implied. Past performance is not indicative
of future results. Investors should undertake their own due diligence and
carefully evaluate companies before investing. ADVICE FROM A SECURITIES
PROFESSIONAL IS STRONGLY ADVISED.

NDAQG

CONTACT: Alexandra Honeysett
+1 (646) 441-5211
Alexandra.Honeysett@nasdaqomx.com
News Source: NASDAQ OMX

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