Blackbird PLC Regulatory News (BIRD)

25 January 2011

Forbidden Technologies plc

("Forbidden" or the "Company")

Forbidden signs global systems integrator

Forbidden Technologies, the owner and developer of the FORscene Cloud video platform, is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with Ericsson which allows Ericsson to build Cloud services running Forbidden Technologies' FORscene platform.

About Forbidden Technologies

Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM: FBT, www.forbidden.co.uk) floated in February 2000.

The Company develops and markets a powerful internet video platform, FORscene, which is used by broadcasters, in professional web video, in education and by consumers. FORscene is one of the world's most advanced browser-based applications, operating in The Cloud.

Enquiries

Forbidden Technologies plc Tel: +44 (0)20 8879 7245

Stephen Streater, CEO

Brewin Dolphin Tel: +44 (0)845 213 4726

Neil Baldwin, Nominated Advisor

Bishopsgate Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7562 3350

Duncan McCormick/Deepali Schneider/Natalie Quinn