Leading institute recognizes outstanding achievement in managing complementary innovation efforts across teams
The �focused, highly effective global technology and innovation management by Nokia Siemens Networks� has won it a �Successful Practice Award� from the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT). The award recognizes the company�s approach to global technology and innovation management. The approach ensures every single value-adding idea is captured from employees, and experts are made available to evaluate and implement these ideas. In addition, it provides necessary resources to turn ideas into beneficial solutions for the market.
Nokia Siemens Networks has a community-driven approach to idea management, bringing together different teams and internal think tanks, to work with customers on new ideas; technology-to-business acceleration, getting new ideas into existing products; and Startups@NSN which rapidly develops new product prototypes. The company encourages its employees to use its internal cloud-based global idea management tool to propose new ideas. The company�s approach supports its long-term research, resulting in new patents, standards and beneficial products.
�Nokia Siemens Networks has implemented a differentiated approach to managing technological innovation across different areas and applied them in a consistent manner,� stated Toni Drescher, group manager in Technology Management of Fraunhofer IPT. �For example, the company has applied global networking in a leading way for technology and innovation management. These approaches don�t just sound good on paper; Nokia Siemens Networks puts them into practice and lives them with enthusiasm."
�This award is confirmation of our sharp focus on innovation in the fast-changing telecoms technology landscape,� said Sigurd Schuster, head of technology road-mapping at Nokia Siemens Networks. �We have implemented global processes to collect and manage innovative ideas internally, and we track consistently how innovation management impacts our technology and business results. Managing innovation well is critical to improve our business results, and puts us at the leading edge of exciting new technologies.�
The award process started in spring 2010 with about 300 technology companies in all domains entering the fray by submitting their technology management processes. In a rigorous and lengthy assessment process, Fraunhofer IPT interviewed the most promising contestants before inspecting shortlisted companies. Including Nokia Siemens Networks, only five companies received this prestigious award at a ceremony on 16 February, 2011. The assessment focused on strategy, organization and methodology of technology management, as well as technology intelligence, planning, assessment and controlling.
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Huawei Marine Wins BDM Turnkey Supply Contract to Bridge Malaysia and Indonesia
Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. ("Huawei Marine") announced that it has won the bidding for the BDM (Batam-Dumai-Melaka) submarine cable project and will provide the end-to-end turnkey submarine system solution.
The BDM project will complete a cable system between Melaka, Malaysia and Dumai & Batam, Indonesia by Q4 of 2011. The completion of this new system will bring the leading submarine telecommunication technologies to Malaysia and Indonesia, providing exceptional bandwidth improvement for these two countries, and satisfying their soaring demand for international communications.
The BDM system will cross the Straits of Malacca, an area of extraordinarily busy shipping lanes and strong tidal currents. This area is predominantly shallow water with a maximum depth of only 60 meters. The cable route will have 8 pipeline and sea-cable crossings in a relatively short distance. Huawei Marine will carry out the installation in this busy and complex environment, showcasing its delivery and installation capabilities.
Telekom Malaysia (TM) is the leading integrated information and communications service provider in Malaysia, which makes it an ideal data-centric provider in Southeast Asia. PT XL Axiata TBK (XL) is the fastest growing telecommunication operator in Indonesia, with 40.4 million subscribers and 22,191 BTS (2G/3G) as of the end of 2010. Finally, PT Mora Telematika Indonesia is one of the largest telecom infrastructure providers in Indonesia. In order to strengthen the communication and information sharing between Malaysia and Indonesia to meet people's needs for daily communication, these three operators are working together to build this system, which will bring a new era for information sharing and transfer to the people in Malaysia and Indonesia, as both nations are developing rapidly to become contemporary citizens of the world.
"It is a great honor for Huawei Marine to be awarded the contract to build this system," Huawei Marine CFO Mr. Zhou Jin said. "With the most advanced transmission technology and the support from our parent, Global Marine Systems Limited, the industry-leading company in marine installation, we believe that this system will bring solid, high-capacity data communications to Malaysia and Indonesia in 2011."
About Huawei Marine Networks Co., Ltd.
Huawei Marine Networks Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and Global Marine Systems Limited. Huawei Marine combines the global leading optical communications technology of Huawei with the industry leading marine operation experience of Global Marine, focuses on customer requirements and specializes in construction of global submarine communications networks. Huawei Marine will exert itself to become a leading provider of submarine communications products and solutions of the world and provide customers with end-to-end competitive submarine network solutions.
For more information, please contact: public@huaweimarine.com or visit http://www.huaweimarine.com
About Telekom Malaysia Berhad
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), Malaysia's leading integrated information and communications service provider in Malaysia and one of Asia's primary players in the Telecommunications Industry. TM runs a global network infrastructure that spans across the world and offers a wide range of products and services comprising of data, bandwidth and voice.
With its extensive global connectivity, TM is poised to position Malaysia as a regional Internet hub and digital gateway for South-East Asia. In line with this, TM is evolving into a Next Generation Network service provider enabling the Group to enhance its efficiency and productivity while providing enriched products and services.
TM's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives have long cultivated a culture of good governance and accountability, ensuring consistently strong performance to stakeholders, building customer loyalty as well as attracting and retaining our talent. The Group promotes 3 major platforms i.e. education, community/nation-building and environment.
Learn more at: http://www.tm.com.my
About PT Mora Telematika Indonesia
MORATELINDO, not content to be one of the largest telecom infrastructure providers in Indonesia, is now expanding its customers' base by providing its services to the residential, business, government and wholesale sectors. Through innovation and great services, Moratelindo intent to become one of the major players in Indonesia's fast growing internet and content industry.
Learn more at: http://www.moratelindo.co.id
About PT XL Axiata Tbk
PT XL Axiata Tbk. is one of the major cellular providers in Indonesia. PT XL Axiata Tbk. is 66.7% owned by Axiata Group Berhad through Axiata Investments (Indonesia) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Indocel Holding Sdn Bhd) and Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) through Etisalat International Indonesia Ltd (13.3%), and public (20%), and is part of Axiata Group with Robi (Bangladesh), HELLO (Cambodia), Idea (India), MTCE (Iran), Celcom (Malaysia), Multinet (Pakistan), M1 (Singapore), Samart (Thailand) and Dialog (Sri Lanka), to advancing Asia.
Learn more at: http://www.xl.co.id
The BDM project will complete a cable system between Melaka, Malaysia and Dumai & Batam, Indonesia by Q4 of 2011. The completion of this new system will bring the leading submarine telecommunication technologies to Malaysia and Indonesia, providing exceptional bandwidth improvement for these two countries, and satisfying their soaring demand for international communications.
The BDM system will cross the Straits of Malacca, an area of extraordinarily busy shipping lanes and strong tidal currents. This area is predominantly shallow water with a maximum depth of only 60 meters. The cable route will have 8 pipeline and sea-cable crossings in a relatively short distance. Huawei Marine will carry out the installation in this busy and complex environment, showcasing its delivery and installation capabilities.
Telekom Malaysia (TM) is the leading integrated information and communications service provider in Malaysia, which makes it an ideal data-centric provider in Southeast Asia. PT XL Axiata TBK (XL) is the fastest growing telecommunication operator in Indonesia, with 40.4 million subscribers and 22,191 BTS (2G/3G) as of the end of 2010. Finally, PT Mora Telematika Indonesia is one of the largest telecom infrastructure providers in Indonesia. In order to strengthen the communication and information sharing between Malaysia and Indonesia to meet people's needs for daily communication, these three operators are working together to build this system, which will bring a new era for information sharing and transfer to the people in Malaysia and Indonesia, as both nations are developing rapidly to become contemporary citizens of the world.
"It is a great honor for Huawei Marine to be awarded the contract to build this system," Huawei Marine CFO Mr. Zhou Jin said. "With the most advanced transmission technology and the support from our parent, Global Marine Systems Limited, the industry-leading company in marine installation, we believe that this system will bring solid, high-capacity data communications to Malaysia and Indonesia in 2011."
About Huawei Marine Networks Co., Ltd.
Huawei Marine Networks Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and Global Marine Systems Limited. Huawei Marine combines the global leading optical communications technology of Huawei with the industry leading marine operation experience of Global Marine, focuses on customer requirements and specializes in construction of global submarine communications networks. Huawei Marine will exert itself to become a leading provider of submarine communications products and solutions of the world and provide customers with end-to-end competitive submarine network solutions.
For more information, please contact: public@huaweimarine.com or visit http://www.huaweimarine.com
About Telekom Malaysia Berhad
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), Malaysia's leading integrated information and communications service provider in Malaysia and one of Asia's primary players in the Telecommunications Industry. TM runs a global network infrastructure that spans across the world and offers a wide range of products and services comprising of data, bandwidth and voice.
With its extensive global connectivity, TM is poised to position Malaysia as a regional Internet hub and digital gateway for South-East Asia. In line with this, TM is evolving into a Next Generation Network service provider enabling the Group to enhance its efficiency and productivity while providing enriched products and services.
TM's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives have long cultivated a culture of good governance and accountability, ensuring consistently strong performance to stakeholders, building customer loyalty as well as attracting and retaining our talent. The Group promotes 3 major platforms i.e. education, community/nation-building and environment.
Learn more at: http://www.tm.com.my
About PT Mora Telematika Indonesia
MORATELINDO, not content to be one of the largest telecom infrastructure providers in Indonesia, is now expanding its customers' base by providing its services to the residential, business, government and wholesale sectors. Through innovation and great services, Moratelindo intent to become one of the major players in Indonesia's fast growing internet and content industry.
Learn more at: http://www.moratelindo.co.id
About PT XL Axiata Tbk
PT XL Axiata Tbk. is one of the major cellular providers in Indonesia. PT XL Axiata Tbk. is 66.7% owned by Axiata Group Berhad through Axiata Investments (Indonesia) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Indocel Holding Sdn Bhd) and Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) through Etisalat International Indonesia Ltd (13.3%), and public (20%), and is part of Axiata Group with Robi (Bangladesh), HELLO (Cambodia), Idea (India), MTCE (Iran), Celcom (Malaysia), Multinet (Pakistan), M1 (Singapore), Samart (Thailand) and Dialog (Sri Lanka), to advancing Asia.
Learn more at: http://www.xl.co.id
Huawei Deploys NGBSS Solution for Cell C in South Africa
Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, announced the live deployment of its NGBSS solution for Cell C in South Africa. With the implementation of Huawei's state-of-the-art NGBSS solution, Cell C will be able to focus its resources on rolling out and delivering compelling services and experiences for its customers.
"The live deployment of Huawei's NGBSS solution represents a key milestone in Cell C and Huawei's strong partnership," said Dr. Haiping Che, CTO and Vice President of Huawei Software. "We are committed to the continued support of Cell C's strategic transformation with our leading edge solutions, customer-centric approach, and advanced deployment methodology."
Huawei, as Cell C's strategic partner, understands the business challenges the company faces in an increasingly competitive market that is driven by service convergence and rising customer sophistication. By leveraging our extensive telecommunications and IT expertise and in-depth benchmarking analyses of Cell C's current business and operations, Huawei has supported Cell C's business and strategic transformation through the delivery of an end-to-end NGBSS solution. The solution has been implemented based on the application of industry best practices including customer relationship management (CRM), IP contact centre (IPCC), convergent billing system (CBS), partner relationship management (PRM), and mediation and provisioning.
The NGBSS solution provides Cell C with the capabilities to generate accurate and real-time usage data for its postpaid, prepaid and hybrid services and offer a single bill for all services. This enables Cell C to launch innovative and unique products and services to the market, reduce time to market for new products and more importantly address issues previously experienced by customers around billing.
"The entire switch-over to the new system took 18 hours. You just have to look at some of our competitors to see the length of time it has taken them to replace a billing system," says Lars P. Reichelt, CEO of Cell C. "With our partner Huawei we replaced three systems in one go. In addition, all existing products, services and customers had to be migrated from our legacy system onto the new system. The speed at which this was done is very unique and something that you usually only see with a start-ups"
Reichelt further added that nothing of this scale and sort has ever been done in such a short timeframe anywhere in the world, and this successful cutover was largely due to an incredible team effort and will to make it happen by Huawei and Cell C.
About Cell C
Launched in 2001, Cell C is South Africa's third cellular operator with just under seven million subscribers. Cell C's network currently covers more than 30% of South Africa's geographic area and 87% of the population, roaming agreements exist with over 559 telecommunications operators in 188 countries and data roaming services are available on 312 roaming partner networks in 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.cellc.co.za/
"The live deployment of Huawei's NGBSS solution represents a key milestone in Cell C and Huawei's strong partnership," said Dr. Haiping Che, CTO and Vice President of Huawei Software. "We are committed to the continued support of Cell C's strategic transformation with our leading edge solutions, customer-centric approach, and advanced deployment methodology."
Huawei, as Cell C's strategic partner, understands the business challenges the company faces in an increasingly competitive market that is driven by service convergence and rising customer sophistication. By leveraging our extensive telecommunications and IT expertise and in-depth benchmarking analyses of Cell C's current business and operations, Huawei has supported Cell C's business and strategic transformation through the delivery of an end-to-end NGBSS solution. The solution has been implemented based on the application of industry best practices including customer relationship management (CRM), IP contact centre (IPCC), convergent billing system (CBS), partner relationship management (PRM), and mediation and provisioning.
The NGBSS solution provides Cell C with the capabilities to generate accurate and real-time usage data for its postpaid, prepaid and hybrid services and offer a single bill for all services. This enables Cell C to launch innovative and unique products and services to the market, reduce time to market for new products and more importantly address issues previously experienced by customers around billing.
"The entire switch-over to the new system took 18 hours. You just have to look at some of our competitors to see the length of time it has taken them to replace a billing system," says Lars P. Reichelt, CEO of Cell C. "With our partner Huawei we replaced three systems in one go. In addition, all existing products, services and customers had to be migrated from our legacy system onto the new system. The speed at which this was done is very unique and something that you usually only see with a start-ups"
Reichelt further added that nothing of this scale and sort has ever been done in such a short timeframe anywhere in the world, and this successful cutover was largely due to an incredible team effort and will to make it happen by Huawei and Cell C.
About Cell C
Launched in 2001, Cell C is South Africa's third cellular operator with just under seven million subscribers. Cell C's network currently covers more than 30% of South Africa's geographic area and 87% of the population, roaming agreements exist with over 559 telecommunications operators in 188 countries and data roaming services are available on 312 roaming partner networks in 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.cellc.co.za/
Ericsson powers Bharti airtel�s world class 3G network infrastructure in Delhi & NCR
* airtel�s world class 3G network in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) to serve 7.6 million customers deployed in only 5 months
* Aims to deliver outstanding experience for airtel 3G customers with speeds up to 21 Mbps in indoor environments as well
* To provide enhanced mobile broadband services such as high-speed internet access, as well as TV & video services
Ericsson announced it has deployed the latest core and radio technology to provide an advanced and state-of-the-art network infrastructure supporting the launch of airtel 3G services in Delhi and the National Capital Region. With this world class network deployed under the expertise of Ericsson in only 5 months, Bharti airtel will be able to serve 7.6 million customers in Delhi and the National Capital Region. This is one of the most robust 3G network setups rolled out by Ericsson in India to date where airtel 3G services in Delhi will have a comprehensive presence, delivering speeds up to 21 Mbps even in indoor environments.
Ericsson, the largest network supplier to Bharti airtel, is supporting them by launching a 3G network based on WCDMA/HSPA technology across 8 circles including services like network rollout, network design, network integration and training. The network comprises more than 1800 radio base stations based on Ericsson�s latest multi-standard radio access portfolio, RBS 6000, and the latest core technology, which will drastically boost the capacity of the network and evolve it into an IP network.
Atul Bindal, President � Mobile Services, Bharti airtel says: "Mobile broadband will not only revolutionize the internet experience in India but will also fuel the growth of trade and commerce, improve access to education and healthcare and help reduce the overall digital divide. We see the launch of 3G services as the logical next step to the evolution of mobile communications in India. With the mobile phone fast emerging as the primary device for accessing a variety of data services, we believe that strong network capabilities will play a crucial role in delivering a strong and sustained 3G experience for today�s discerning customer. Our attractive service offerings and compelling price points clubbed with Ericsson�s long standing expertise in networks gives us the confidence to dive into our 3G foray.�
Gowton Achaibar, Head of Region, Ericsson India, says: �We are excited to bring this new opportunity to the Indian telecom market. Our long standing association with Bharti has reached a new level today with the introduction of data based services. Thanks to our close collaboration with Bharti, we have successfully rolled out this comprehensive and complex network in a very short time.�
Ericsson estimates the mobile broadband customers will hit the one billion mark in 2011. The greatest number of customers, around 400 million, is expected to be concentrated in the Asia Pacific region. By 2016, the number of mobile broadband customers will be close to 5 billion, with 95 percent on HSPA, CDMA and LTE networks.
An Ericsson Consumer Insight Study on consumers� connectivity needs reveals that in India, the internet is increasingly becoming a part of the everyday life of the urban consumer. Almost 40 percent of urban internet users are accessing the internet daily; a significant proportion of these also access the internet through their mobile phone.
The multi standard radio base station RBS 6000 (deployed as a part of the contract) substantially reduces the power consumption hence reducing the operational expenditure for Bharti, saving cost and reducing the long term environmental impact. Bharti airtel 3G services in India were first launched in the south. This was rapidly followed by successful airtel 3G launches in Jaipur and Delhi including the National Capital Region.
* Aims to deliver outstanding experience for airtel 3G customers with speeds up to 21 Mbps in indoor environments as well
* To provide enhanced mobile broadband services such as high-speed internet access, as well as TV & video services
Ericsson announced it has deployed the latest core and radio technology to provide an advanced and state-of-the-art network infrastructure supporting the launch of airtel 3G services in Delhi and the National Capital Region. With this world class network deployed under the expertise of Ericsson in only 5 months, Bharti airtel will be able to serve 7.6 million customers in Delhi and the National Capital Region. This is one of the most robust 3G network setups rolled out by Ericsson in India to date where airtel 3G services in Delhi will have a comprehensive presence, delivering speeds up to 21 Mbps even in indoor environments.
Ericsson, the largest network supplier to Bharti airtel, is supporting them by launching a 3G network based on WCDMA/HSPA technology across 8 circles including services like network rollout, network design, network integration and training. The network comprises more than 1800 radio base stations based on Ericsson�s latest multi-standard radio access portfolio, RBS 6000, and the latest core technology, which will drastically boost the capacity of the network and evolve it into an IP network.
Atul Bindal, President � Mobile Services, Bharti airtel says: "Mobile broadband will not only revolutionize the internet experience in India but will also fuel the growth of trade and commerce, improve access to education and healthcare and help reduce the overall digital divide. We see the launch of 3G services as the logical next step to the evolution of mobile communications in India. With the mobile phone fast emerging as the primary device for accessing a variety of data services, we believe that strong network capabilities will play a crucial role in delivering a strong and sustained 3G experience for today�s discerning customer. Our attractive service offerings and compelling price points clubbed with Ericsson�s long standing expertise in networks gives us the confidence to dive into our 3G foray.�
Gowton Achaibar, Head of Region, Ericsson India, says: �We are excited to bring this new opportunity to the Indian telecom market. Our long standing association with Bharti has reached a new level today with the introduction of data based services. Thanks to our close collaboration with Bharti, we have successfully rolled out this comprehensive and complex network in a very short time.�
Ericsson estimates the mobile broadband customers will hit the one billion mark in 2011. The greatest number of customers, around 400 million, is expected to be concentrated in the Asia Pacific region. By 2016, the number of mobile broadband customers will be close to 5 billion, with 95 percent on HSPA, CDMA and LTE networks.
An Ericsson Consumer Insight Study on consumers� connectivity needs reveals that in India, the internet is increasingly becoming a part of the everyday life of the urban consumer. Almost 40 percent of urban internet users are accessing the internet daily; a significant proportion of these also access the internet through their mobile phone.
The multi standard radio base station RBS 6000 (deployed as a part of the contract) substantially reduces the power consumption hence reducing the operational expenditure for Bharti, saving cost and reducing the long term environmental impact. Bharti airtel 3G services in India were first launched in the south. This was rapidly followed by successful airtel 3G launches in Jaipur and Delhi including the National Capital Region.
Ericsson closes the Acquisition of Nortel's Multiservice Switch business
High level of data experience in key locations
� Customers gain a stable, committed partner
� The Multiservice Switch business will operate under the Ericsson brand as of today
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has completed the asset purchase agreement to acquire Nortel's Multiservice Switch business. This acquisition gives Ericsson access to a strong product portfolio and installed base in the data segment while ensuring the supply of the platform for the recently acquired CDMA and GSM units.
"We are gaining a solid business with a significant installed base and technology that complements our existing Ericsson portfolio. In key locations around the globe, we grow our data capability with experienced and talented people." said Rima Qureshi, senior vice president and head of business unit CDMA Mobile Systems.
An important part of the CDMA ecosystem, the Multiservice Switch business offers the sale and support of data networks and switching platforms for core networks within the wireless and carrier voice divisions, previously acquired from Nortel. The Multiservice switches, to be called PPX henceforth, serve a valuable need for a multiplicity of services that the backbone network provides today for our customers.
Today's closing follows the announcement on September 25, 2010, that Ericsson was entering into an asset purchase agreement for substantially all of the assets of Nortel's Multiservice Switch Business.
The former Nortel Multiservice Switch staff will be integrated into the Ericsson group in business unit CDMA Mobile Systems over the coming months and will work under the Ericsson brand effective today. Former Nortel customers gain a stable partner committed to the ongoing evolution of their networks and the assurance of a seamless business transition.
SEB Enskilda acted as Ericsson's sole financial advisor in the transaction.
Notes to editors:
Photos of Rima Qureshi:
www.ericsson.com/ericsson/press/photos/rima_qureshi.shtml
Previously announced information on Ericsson's acquisitions of Nortel assets:
http://www.ericsson.com/news/1446864
www.ericsson.com/thecompany/press/releases/2010/04/1406030
www.ericsson.com/thecompany/press/releases/2009/11/1357032
www.ericsson.com/thecompany/press/releases/2009/07/1330882
www.ericsson.com/thecompany/press/releases/2010/04/1406030
www.youtube.com/ericssonpress#p/u/7/D3yDHV9O_5o
On Ericsson Multiservice Switches
Ericsson's multimedia content is available at the broadcast room:
www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room
� Customers gain a stable, committed partner
� The Multiservice Switch business will operate under the Ericsson brand as of today
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has completed the asset purchase agreement to acquire Nortel's Multiservice Switch business. This acquisition gives Ericsson access to a strong product portfolio and installed base in the data segment while ensuring the supply of the platform for the recently acquired CDMA and GSM units.
"We are gaining a solid business with a significant installed base and technology that complements our existing Ericsson portfolio. In key locations around the globe, we grow our data capability with experienced and talented people." said Rima Qureshi, senior vice president and head of business unit CDMA Mobile Systems.
An important part of the CDMA ecosystem, the Multiservice Switch business offers the sale and support of data networks and switching platforms for core networks within the wireless and carrier voice divisions, previously acquired from Nortel. The Multiservice switches, to be called PPX henceforth, serve a valuable need for a multiplicity of services that the backbone network provides today for our customers.
Today's closing follows the announcement on September 25, 2010, that Ericsson was entering into an asset purchase agreement for substantially all of the assets of Nortel's Multiservice Switch Business.
The former Nortel Multiservice Switch staff will be integrated into the Ericsson group in business unit CDMA Mobile Systems over the coming months and will work under the Ericsson brand effective today. Former Nortel customers gain a stable partner committed to the ongoing evolution of their networks and the assurance of a seamless business transition.
SEB Enskilda acted as Ericsson's sole financial advisor in the transaction.
Notes to editors:
Photos of Rima Qureshi:
www.ericsson.com/ericsson/press/photos/rima_qureshi.shtml
Previously announced information on Ericsson's acquisitions of Nortel assets:
http://www.ericsson.com/news/1446864
www.ericsson.com/thecompany/press/releases/2010/04/1406030
www.ericsson.com/thecompany/press/releases/2009/11/1357032
www.ericsson.com/thecompany/press/releases/2009/07/1330882
www.ericsson.com/thecompany/press/releases/2010/04/1406030
www.youtube.com/ericssonpress#p/u/7/D3yDHV9O_5o
On Ericsson Multiservice Switches
Ericsson's multimedia content is available at the broadcast room:
www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room
SAMSUNG And Comcast Partner To Transform TV VIewing On Smart Televisions And Tablets
New Comcast Xfinity TV Experience to Launch on Samsung Smart TVs and Tablets This Year
LAS VEGAS - At the International Consumer Electronics (CES) Show, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) jointly announced the companies� partnership to continue to revolutionize the way consumers access content and watch TV. For the first time on a connected TV, the new Xfinity TV service will offer a rich, Web-like interface, enabling simpler navigation and the ability to seamlessly search across linear TV, DVR recordings, and video on demand among tens of thousands of content choices. A sleek graphics-rich display will guide the viewer to their favorite programming.
The partnership also will deliver a customized and integrated multi-platform viewing experience on Samsung smart TVs and the Android�-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab. On the tablet, the Xfinity TV experience is a virtual television guide and a mobile video player all in one. Xfinity TV digital customers will be able to browse, discover and sort video content, change the channel on a Samsung smart TV in real time, and program DVRs. In addition, they can watch streaming TV programming and movies directly on the tablet, and access that content across multiple devices. The service�s roadmap includes the ability to begin watching a favorite movie on the Samsung Galaxy Tab, then pause the movie and resume watching it on a Samsung smart TV from the exact moment it was paused, and vice versa.
The Xfinity TV service was unveiled today at the International Consumer Electronics Show by Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian L. Roberts during a keynote speech by Boo-Keun Yoon, president of Samsung�s Visual Display Business, and will also be demonstrated at the Samsung booth in the Central Hall.
�As we begin this exciting new decade, Samsung is also launching a new era of TV technologies that will delight and amaze consumers unlike ever before,� said Boo-Keun Yoon, president of Samsung�s Visual Display Business. �To partner with the renowned Comcast brand enables us to deliver on our promise of giving consumers greater variety, easy access and control of the content they discover and deliver a more immersive and entertaining experience to Comcast customers.�
Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Corporation, said, �Our partnership with an industry leader like Samsung is another important step in Comcast�s plan to totally reinvent how consumers watch television wherever and whenever they want. We have the technology framework in place to deliver new features to Comcast customers faster than ever, including on connected TVs, tablets and multiple devices, which is core to our strategy and a key facet of the future of television.�
The Xfinity TV experience will be distributed later this year on the Samsung smart TVs and on the application store for the Galaxy products interacting through the Comcast set-top box, giving consumers yet another access point for discovering and connecting to Comcast Xfinity TV services. Content can be watched through Samsung�s award-winning LED, LCD and PDP TV products that reflect the company�s commitment to delivering consumers high-quality, visually enhanced and connected entertainment experiences in their home.
More information on Samsung�s smart TV strategy and Samsung�s partnership with Comcast were shared during Mr. Boo-Keun Yoon�s keynote address, which can now be viewed at www.samsungces2011.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. Samsung is also the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 22.9 million video customers, 16.7 million high-speed Internet customers, and 8.4 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.
Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, 11 regional sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, which owns two professional sports teams, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, and a large, multipurpose arena in Philadelphia, the Wells Fargo Center, and, through Global Spectrum, manages other facilities for sporting events, concerts and other events.
LAS VEGAS - At the International Consumer Electronics (CES) Show, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) jointly announced the companies� partnership to continue to revolutionize the way consumers access content and watch TV. For the first time on a connected TV, the new Xfinity TV service will offer a rich, Web-like interface, enabling simpler navigation and the ability to seamlessly search across linear TV, DVR recordings, and video on demand among tens of thousands of content choices. A sleek graphics-rich display will guide the viewer to their favorite programming.
The partnership also will deliver a customized and integrated multi-platform viewing experience on Samsung smart TVs and the Android�-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab. On the tablet, the Xfinity TV experience is a virtual television guide and a mobile video player all in one. Xfinity TV digital customers will be able to browse, discover and sort video content, change the channel on a Samsung smart TV in real time, and program DVRs. In addition, they can watch streaming TV programming and movies directly on the tablet, and access that content across multiple devices. The service�s roadmap includes the ability to begin watching a favorite movie on the Samsung Galaxy Tab, then pause the movie and resume watching it on a Samsung smart TV from the exact moment it was paused, and vice versa.
The Xfinity TV service was unveiled today at the International Consumer Electronics Show by Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian L. Roberts during a keynote speech by Boo-Keun Yoon, president of Samsung�s Visual Display Business, and will also be demonstrated at the Samsung booth in the Central Hall.
�As we begin this exciting new decade, Samsung is also launching a new era of TV technologies that will delight and amaze consumers unlike ever before,� said Boo-Keun Yoon, president of Samsung�s Visual Display Business. �To partner with the renowned Comcast brand enables us to deliver on our promise of giving consumers greater variety, easy access and control of the content they discover and deliver a more immersive and entertaining experience to Comcast customers.�
Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Corporation, said, �Our partnership with an industry leader like Samsung is another important step in Comcast�s plan to totally reinvent how consumers watch television wherever and whenever they want. We have the technology framework in place to deliver new features to Comcast customers faster than ever, including on connected TVs, tablets and multiple devices, which is core to our strategy and a key facet of the future of television.�
The Xfinity TV experience will be distributed later this year on the Samsung smart TVs and on the application store for the Galaxy products interacting through the Comcast set-top box, giving consumers yet another access point for discovering and connecting to Comcast Xfinity TV services. Content can be watched through Samsung�s award-winning LED, LCD and PDP TV products that reflect the company�s commitment to delivering consumers high-quality, visually enhanced and connected entertainment experiences in their home.
More information on Samsung�s smart TV strategy and Samsung�s partnership with Comcast were shared during Mr. Boo-Keun Yoon�s keynote address, which can now be viewed at www.samsungces2011.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. Samsung is also the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 22.9 million video customers, 16.7 million high-speed Internet customers, and 8.4 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.
Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, 11 regional sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, which owns two professional sports teams, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, and a large, multipurpose arena in Philadelphia, the Wells Fargo Center, and, through Global Spectrum, manages other facilities for sporting events, concerts and other events.
Introducing Xperia PLAY � the world�s first PlayStation certified smartphone
* XperiaTM PLAY combines a PlayStation-quality gaming experience with the very latest Android smartphone technology.
* Super fast graphics and dedicated game controls deliver the ultimate smartphone gaming experience from March 2011
* Sony Computer Entertainment and leading game publishers provide top titles from launch �available to download from the AndroidTM Market.
Barcelona, Spain - Sony Ericsson announced the game changing XperiaTM PLAY, the latest phone in its XperiaTM range of Android based smartphones.
XperiaTM PLAY delivers the smartphone functionality that the most serious power users could need, teamed with the immersive gaming experience that any gamer would want.
In portrait mode, the Android smartphone offers all the benefits that users have come to expect from Sony Ericsson�s existing range of XperiaTM smartphones with best-in-class entertainment experiences, a great 5 megapixel camera, a brilliant 4� multi-touch screen and great social networking features.
However, slide out the gaming control and users enter a new world of immersive mobile gaming. The slide out game pad reveals a digital D pad, two analogue touch pads, two shoulder buttons and the four PlayStation icons: circle, cross, square and triangle. Qualcomm�s optimized Snapdragon processor with a 1Ghz CPU and ibedded Adreno GPU graphics processor deliver silky smooth 60fps play-back 3D mobile gaming and Web browsing with minimal power consumption so Xperia PLAY users can enjoy long hours of battery life and game time.
Rikko Sakaguchi, Executive Vice President and Chief Creation Officer at Sony Ericsson commented: �Today is a very proud moment for Sony Ericsson as we bring something truly revolutionary to the market. Living up to our vision of Communication Entertainment, Xperia PLAY will forever change the way people think about smartphones and mobile gaming.
XperiaTM PLAY will run on Gingerbread (version 2.3), the latest version of Google�s AndroidTM platform. The XperiaTM PLAY will also be the first PlayStation Certified device. This means it will have access to PlayStation� game content provided through the PlayStation� Suite initiative, currently under development by Sony Computer Entertainment and due to launch later this calendar year.
Kazuo Hirai, President of Networked Products and Services Group at Sony Corporation said: "I am delighted to see Xperia PLAY as the first PlayStation Certified smartphone to hit the market. Xperia PLAY provides a unique consumer offering and is yet another example of great products and services coming to market that leverage Sony's strong assets."
Sony Ericsson has partnered with key publishers in the gaming industry to deliver a rich, vibrant ecosysti at launch and post launch with many leading new titles available via the AndroidTM Marketplace. Leading franchises coming to Xperia� PLAY includes EA�s The Sims 3 and FIFA 10 for mobile. GLU Mobile/Activision will be bringing Guitar Hero while Gameloft�s titles include Assassin�s Creed and Splinter Cell. Sony Ericsson is also partnering with Unity Technologies, using its award-winning development platform, to ensure a continuous flow of high quality 3D game titles.
Mr Sakaguchi continued: �The launch of Xperia PLAY could not have been possible without the close collaboration of both Google and Sony Computer Entertainment. The commitment of so many industry leading game publishers further dionstrates that Xperia PLAY will deliver on the long-held expectations from consumers the world over.�
XperiaTM PLAY and PlayStation Certified gaming are great examples of the kind of innovation that�s possible in the open Android ecosysti,� said Andy Rubin, Vice President of Engineering at Google.
A pre-loaded application will enable users to easily discover and download titles that have been optimised for game play on Xperia PLAY, access recently played games and see information about the games they have downloaded.
Sony Ericsson Xperia� PLAY will be available globally in selected markets from March 2011
What do our content partners say?
Electronic Arts, Travis Boatman, VP of Worldwide Studios for EA Mobile:
�EA collaborated closely with Sony Ericsson to bring exciting versions our best-selling consumer favourites such as The Sims� 3 and EA SPORTS� FIFA 10 to the Xperia PLAY. The device�s dedicated gaming keypad gives FIFA players what matters most in a footy game � ultimate ball control, quick player selection on the pitch, effortless passes and more. The Xperia PLAYS�s unique gamepad also delivers robust control in The Sims 3 bringing a whole new life simulation experience to fans of thefranchise. We look forward to watching consumers interact with our great games in new ways through the Xperia PLAY.�
Gameloft, Michel Guilliot, President:
�We are pleased to partner with Sony Ericsson to offer a catalogue of 10 of our best-selling games at launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY,� said Michel Guilliot, President of Gameloft. �My vision since the creation of Gameloft was to turn video games into a true mass market form of entertainment. This vision is realized with the launch of Xperia PLAY, which combines a perfect smartphone for daily use as well as a real game controller to provide the best gaming experience ever seen on a mobile phone. Gameloft will support the launch with more than 20 titles over the next 6 months that will take full advantage of the power of this device.�
Glu Mobile, Niccolo de Masi, CEO:
"Glu's strategic relationship with Sony Ericsson aligns us with a leading innovator in mobile and gaming. We look forward to accelerating our momentum in social mobile gaming with compelling offerings on Sony Ericsson's newest mobile devices."
Content partners at launch include:
Sony Computer Entertainment
Digital Chocolate
Digital Legends
Electronic Arts
Fishlabs
Gamehouse
Gameloft
Glu Mobile
Handy Games
Namco Bandai Networks
Polarbit
PopCap
Trendy Entertainment
Unity Tecnologies
For further information, images and videos visit www.sonyericsson.com/mwcnews
Sony Ericsson Xperia� PLAY
Xperia� PLAY at a glance:
Camera
* 5.1 megapixel camera
* Auto focus
* Flash / Photo light
* Geo tagging
* Image stabiliser
* Send to web
* Touch focus
* Video light
* Video recording
* Video blogging
Music
* Album art
* Bluetooth� stereo (A2DP)
* Google� Music Player
* Music tones (MP3/AAC)
* PlayNow� service*
* Sony Ericsson Music player
* Stereo speakers
* TrackID� music recognition application
Internet
* Android Market�*
* Bookmarks
* Google� search*
* Google� Voice Search*
* Pan & zoom
* Web browser (Webkit)
Communication
* Call list
* Conference calls
* Facebook� application (from Android Market�)
* Google� Talk*
* Noise Shield
* Polyphonic ringtones
* Speakerphone
* Sony Ericsson Timescape�***
* Twitter� application (from Android Market�)
* Vibrating alert
Messaging
* Android Cloud to Device messaging (C2DM)
* Conversations
* Email
* Google Mail�*
* Instant messaging
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Predictive text input
* Sound recorder
* Text messaging (SMS)
Design
* Auto rotate
* Keyboard (onscreen, 12 key)
* Keyboard (onscreen, QWERTY)
* Picture wallpaper
* Touchscreen
* Wallpaper animation
Entertainment
* 3D games
* Dedicated gaming keys
* Flash Lite�
* Gesture gaming
* Motion gaming
* Video streaming
* YouTube�
Organiser
* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Document editors
* Document readers
* E-Manual
* Flight mode
* Google Calendar�
* Google Gallery 3D�
* Infinite button
* Phone book
* Set-up Wizard
* Widget manager
Connectivity
* 3.5 mm audio jack
* aGPS
* Bluetooth� technology
* DLNA Certified
* Google Latitude�
* Google Location Service
* Google Maps� with Street View
* Media Transfer Protocol support
* Micro USB Connector
* Modi
* Synchronisation via Facebook�**
* Synchronisation via Google Sync�
* Synchronisation via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync�
* Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
* USB 2.0 high speed support
* Wi-Fi�
* Wi-Fi� Hotspot functionality
* * The service is not available in all markets.
* ** Requires Facebook� application installed on the device.
Google� services*
* These services may not be available in every market
* Android Market� Client
* Gmail�
* Google Calendar�
* Google Gallery 3D�
* Google Latitude�
* Google Maps� with Street View
* Google Media Uploader
* Google Music Player�
* Google Phone-top Search
* Google Search widget
* Google Sync�
* Google Talk�
* Google Voice Search
* Set-up Wizard
* YouTube�
Screen
* 16,777,216 colour TFT
* Capacitive multi-touch
* 4 inches
* 480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA)
Accessories
* In-Box:
* Xperia� PLAY
* Battery
* Stereo portable handsfree
* 8GB microSD� memory card
* Charger
* Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
* User documentation
Facts
* Size: 119 x 62 x 16 mm
* Weight: 175 grams
* Phone memory: up to 400 MB
* Memory card support: microSD�, up to 32 GB
* Memory card included: 8GB microSD�
* Operating systi: Google� Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
* Processor: 1 GHz Scorpion ARMv7
Talk time and networks
* Networks
* Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 8 hrs 25 min*
* Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 425 hrs*
* Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hrs 25 min*
* Standby time UMTS: Up to 413 hrs*
* Talk time CDMA2000�: Up to 7 hrs 40 min*
* Standby time CDMA2000�: Up to 405 hrs*
* Game play time: Up to 5 hrs 35 min*
* MP3 playback: Up to 30 hrs 35 min*
* Networks
* UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100
* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
* UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
* CDMA2000�, cdmaOne, EVDO
Colour
* Black
* White
* Super fast graphics and dedicated game controls deliver the ultimate smartphone gaming experience from March 2011
* Sony Computer Entertainment and leading game publishers provide top titles from launch �available to download from the AndroidTM Market.
Barcelona, Spain - Sony Ericsson announced the game changing XperiaTM PLAY, the latest phone in its XperiaTM range of Android based smartphones.
XperiaTM PLAY delivers the smartphone functionality that the most serious power users could need, teamed with the immersive gaming experience that any gamer would want.
In portrait mode, the Android smartphone offers all the benefits that users have come to expect from Sony Ericsson�s existing range of XperiaTM smartphones with best-in-class entertainment experiences, a great 5 megapixel camera, a brilliant 4� multi-touch screen and great social networking features.
However, slide out the gaming control and users enter a new world of immersive mobile gaming. The slide out game pad reveals a digital D pad, two analogue touch pads, two shoulder buttons and the four PlayStation icons: circle, cross, square and triangle. Qualcomm�s optimized Snapdragon processor with a 1Ghz CPU and ibedded Adreno GPU graphics processor deliver silky smooth 60fps play-back 3D mobile gaming and Web browsing with minimal power consumption so Xperia PLAY users can enjoy long hours of battery life and game time.
Rikko Sakaguchi, Executive Vice President and Chief Creation Officer at Sony Ericsson commented: �Today is a very proud moment for Sony Ericsson as we bring something truly revolutionary to the market. Living up to our vision of Communication Entertainment, Xperia PLAY will forever change the way people think about smartphones and mobile gaming.
XperiaTM PLAY will run on Gingerbread (version 2.3), the latest version of Google�s AndroidTM platform. The XperiaTM PLAY will also be the first PlayStation Certified device. This means it will have access to PlayStation� game content provided through the PlayStation� Suite initiative, currently under development by Sony Computer Entertainment and due to launch later this calendar year.
Kazuo Hirai, President of Networked Products and Services Group at Sony Corporation said: "I am delighted to see Xperia PLAY as the first PlayStation Certified smartphone to hit the market. Xperia PLAY provides a unique consumer offering and is yet another example of great products and services coming to market that leverage Sony's strong assets."
Sony Ericsson has partnered with key publishers in the gaming industry to deliver a rich, vibrant ecosysti at launch and post launch with many leading new titles available via the AndroidTM Marketplace. Leading franchises coming to Xperia� PLAY includes EA�s The Sims 3 and FIFA 10 for mobile. GLU Mobile/Activision will be bringing Guitar Hero while Gameloft�s titles include Assassin�s Creed and Splinter Cell. Sony Ericsson is also partnering with Unity Technologies, using its award-winning development platform, to ensure a continuous flow of high quality 3D game titles.
Mr Sakaguchi continued: �The launch of Xperia PLAY could not have been possible without the close collaboration of both Google and Sony Computer Entertainment. The commitment of so many industry leading game publishers further dionstrates that Xperia PLAY will deliver on the long-held expectations from consumers the world over.�
XperiaTM PLAY and PlayStation Certified gaming are great examples of the kind of innovation that�s possible in the open Android ecosysti,� said Andy Rubin, Vice President of Engineering at Google.
A pre-loaded application will enable users to easily discover and download titles that have been optimised for game play on Xperia PLAY, access recently played games and see information about the games they have downloaded.
Sony Ericsson Xperia� PLAY will be available globally in selected markets from March 2011
What do our content partners say?
Electronic Arts, Travis Boatman, VP of Worldwide Studios for EA Mobile:
�EA collaborated closely with Sony Ericsson to bring exciting versions our best-selling consumer favourites such as The Sims� 3 and EA SPORTS� FIFA 10 to the Xperia PLAY. The device�s dedicated gaming keypad gives FIFA players what matters most in a footy game � ultimate ball control, quick player selection on the pitch, effortless passes and more. The Xperia PLAYS�s unique gamepad also delivers robust control in The Sims 3 bringing a whole new life simulation experience to fans of thefranchise. We look forward to watching consumers interact with our great games in new ways through the Xperia PLAY.�
Gameloft, Michel Guilliot, President:
�We are pleased to partner with Sony Ericsson to offer a catalogue of 10 of our best-selling games at launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY,� said Michel Guilliot, President of Gameloft. �My vision since the creation of Gameloft was to turn video games into a true mass market form of entertainment. This vision is realized with the launch of Xperia PLAY, which combines a perfect smartphone for daily use as well as a real game controller to provide the best gaming experience ever seen on a mobile phone. Gameloft will support the launch with more than 20 titles over the next 6 months that will take full advantage of the power of this device.�
Glu Mobile, Niccolo de Masi, CEO:
"Glu's strategic relationship with Sony Ericsson aligns us with a leading innovator in mobile and gaming. We look forward to accelerating our momentum in social mobile gaming with compelling offerings on Sony Ericsson's newest mobile devices."
Content partners at launch include:
Sony Computer Entertainment
Digital Chocolate
Digital Legends
Electronic Arts
Fishlabs
Gamehouse
Gameloft
Glu Mobile
Handy Games
Namco Bandai Networks
Polarbit
PopCap
Trendy Entertainment
Unity Tecnologies
For further information, images and videos visit www.sonyericsson.com/mwcnews
Sony Ericsson Xperia� PLAY
Xperia� PLAY at a glance:
Camera
* 5.1 megapixel camera
* Auto focus
* Flash / Photo light
* Geo tagging
* Image stabiliser
* Send to web
* Touch focus
* Video light
* Video recording
* Video blogging
Music
* Album art
* Bluetooth� stereo (A2DP)
* Google� Music Player
* Music tones (MP3/AAC)
* PlayNow� service*
* Sony Ericsson Music player
* Stereo speakers
* TrackID� music recognition application
Internet
* Android Market�*
* Bookmarks
* Google� search*
* Google� Voice Search*
* Pan & zoom
* Web browser (Webkit)
Communication
* Call list
* Conference calls
* Facebook� application (from Android Market�)
* Google� Talk*
* Noise Shield
* Polyphonic ringtones
* Speakerphone
* Sony Ericsson Timescape�***
* Twitter� application (from Android Market�)
* Vibrating alert
Messaging
* Android Cloud to Device messaging (C2DM)
* Conversations
* Google Mail�*
* Instant messaging
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Predictive text input
* Sound recorder
* Text messaging (SMS)
Design
* Auto rotate
* Keyboard (onscreen, 12 key)
* Keyboard (onscreen, QWERTY)
* Picture wallpaper
* Touchscreen
* Wallpaper animation
Entertainment
* 3D games
* Dedicated gaming keys
* Flash Lite�
* Gesture gaming
* Motion gaming
* Video streaming
* YouTube�
Organiser
* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Document editors
* Document readers
* E-Manual
* Flight mode
* Google Calendar�
* Google Gallery 3D�
* Infinite button
* Phone book
* Set-up Wizard
* Widget manager
Connectivity
* 3.5 mm audio jack
* aGPS
* Bluetooth� technology
* DLNA Certified
* Google Latitude�
* Google Location Service
* Google Maps� with Street View
* Media Transfer Protocol support
* Micro USB Connector
* Modi
* Synchronisation via Facebook�**
* Synchronisation via Google Sync�
* Synchronisation via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync�
* Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
* USB 2.0 high speed support
* Wi-Fi�
* Wi-Fi� Hotspot functionality
* * The service is not available in all markets.
* ** Requires Facebook� application installed on the device.
Google� services*
* These services may not be available in every market
* Android Market� Client
* Gmail�
* Google Calendar�
* Google Gallery 3D�
* Google Latitude�
* Google Maps� with Street View
* Google Media Uploader
* Google Music Player�
* Google Phone-top Search
* Google Search widget
* Google Sync�
* Google Talk�
* Google Voice Search
* Set-up Wizard
* YouTube�
Screen
* 16,777,216 colour TFT
* Capacitive multi-touch
* 4 inches
* 480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA)
Accessories
* In-Box:
* Xperia� PLAY
* Battery
* Stereo portable handsfree
* 8GB microSD� memory card
* Charger
* Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
* User documentation
Facts
* Size: 119 x 62 x 16 mm
* Weight: 175 grams
* Phone memory: up to 400 MB
* Memory card support: microSD�, up to 32 GB
* Memory card included: 8GB microSD�
* Operating systi: Google� Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
* Processor: 1 GHz Scorpion ARMv7
Talk time and networks
* Networks
* Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 8 hrs 25 min*
* Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 425 hrs*
* Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hrs 25 min*
* Standby time UMTS: Up to 413 hrs*
* Talk time CDMA2000�: Up to 7 hrs 40 min*
* Standby time CDMA2000�: Up to 405 hrs*
* Game play time: Up to 5 hrs 35 min*
* MP3 playback: Up to 30 hrs 35 min*
* Networks
* UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100
* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
* UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
* CDMA2000�, cdmaOne, EVDO
Colour
* Black
* White
Thursday, January 27, 2011
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES ITS NEXT GENERATION PORTABLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Ultimate Portable Entertainment System Makes Its Debut This Year,
Further Expanding the PlayStation� Business in the Portable Gaming Market
Tokyo � Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) announced its next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP), which delivers the ultimate portable entertainment experience. NGP will make its debut at the end of the year 2011.
NGP is designed to offer unparalleled interactive entertainment that is only possible on PlayStation�. This new system offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context, made possible by leveraging SCE's experience from both PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) and PlayStation�3 (PS3�) entertainment systems.
Deep and immersive gaming is at the core of PlayStation's DNA, and NGP is the latest embodiment of this vision. By having both Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity, together with various applications, NGP will enable infinite possibilities for users to "encounter," "connect," "discover," "share" and "play" with friends wherever they are. Within the device are a range of features that provide a genuinely cutting-edge, next generation ultimate portable entertainment experience.
�Stunning OLED and Revolutionary User Interface
NGP incorporates a beautiful multi-touch 5-inch organic light emitting display (OLED) as the front display. A high-performance CPU / GPU combined with OLED enables rich, visually striking graphics never seen before on a portable entertainment system, for both games and other digital entertainment content. The new system also incorporates a unique multi-touch pad on the rear, and together with the front touch display, NGP offers new game play allowing users to interact directly with games in three dimension-like motion, through "touch, grab, trace, push and pull" moves of the fingers.
�Super Oval Design and Dual Analog Sticks
While succeeding the basic design philosophy of PSP, NGP adopts the Super Oval Design form factor, created to fit comfortably in users' hands. For the first time, a portable entertainment system will feature two analog sticks, which enable a wider range of game genres to be brought into the portable experience.
�LiveArea�
Every game title for NGP will be provided with a space called "LiveArea�" where users can share the fun and excitement with other players. Users will have access to the latest information of games provided from SCE and 3rd party developers and publishers through PlayStation�Network. Additionally, NGP users will be able to view an "Activity" log that is constantly updated with accomplishments from users who are playing the same game, which in turn can trigger active real-time communication among users.
�Near
SCE will also provide location-based services on NGP as part of the basic features utilizing PlayStation Network. The new application called "Near," developed specifically for this service and the network, will be pre-installed in the system to let users find out what their friends in the vicinity are playing now or what they were playing recently. Users can meet their friends and new players virtually, regardless of what games they are playing, simply by sharing their game information across different dimensions of time and distance.
�New Game Medium
NGP adopts a new game medium, a small flash memory based card, dedicated for NGP software titles. Taking advantage of the flash memory feature, this innovative card can store the full software titles plus add-on game content or the game save data directly on to the card. By adopting flash memory based card, SCE will be able to provide game cards with higher capacity in the future, allowing developers to store more game data to deliver rich and immersive games.
NGP will also come equipped with two cameras on its front and rear, as well as three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer and electronic compass, all of which are designed to enable users to enjoy the world of entertainment that is linked with real life experiences.
PlayStation�Suite (PS Suite), announced today, will also closely coordinate with NGP. The newly developed and released game content for Android� based portable devices can also be enjoyed on NGP. As a result, users will have access to not only the most leading-edge content, but also some of the more casual experiences that typify the mobile market place.
SCE will vigorously promote NGP towards the launch as the next generation portable entertainment platform and deploy various measures to further expand the portable gaming market.
Further Expanding the PlayStation� Business in the Portable Gaming Market
Tokyo � Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) announced its next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP), which delivers the ultimate portable entertainment experience. NGP will make its debut at the end of the year 2011.
NGP is designed to offer unparalleled interactive entertainment that is only possible on PlayStation�. This new system offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context, made possible by leveraging SCE's experience from both PSP� (PlayStation�Portable) and PlayStation�3 (PS3�) entertainment systems.
Deep and immersive gaming is at the core of PlayStation's DNA, and NGP is the latest embodiment of this vision. By having both Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity, together with various applications, NGP will enable infinite possibilities for users to "encounter," "connect," "discover," "share" and "play" with friends wherever they are. Within the device are a range of features that provide a genuinely cutting-edge, next generation ultimate portable entertainment experience.
�Stunning OLED and Revolutionary User Interface
NGP incorporates a beautiful multi-touch 5-inch organic light emitting display (OLED) as the front display. A high-performance CPU / GPU combined with OLED enables rich, visually striking graphics never seen before on a portable entertainment system, for both games and other digital entertainment content. The new system also incorporates a unique multi-touch pad on the rear, and together with the front touch display, NGP offers new game play allowing users to interact directly with games in three dimension-like motion, through "touch, grab, trace, push and pull" moves of the fingers.
�Super Oval Design and Dual Analog Sticks
While succeeding the basic design philosophy of PSP, NGP adopts the Super Oval Design form factor, created to fit comfortably in users' hands. For the first time, a portable entertainment system will feature two analog sticks, which enable a wider range of game genres to be brought into the portable experience.
�LiveArea�
Every game title for NGP will be provided with a space called "LiveArea�" where users can share the fun and excitement with other players. Users will have access to the latest information of games provided from SCE and 3rd party developers and publishers through PlayStation�Network. Additionally, NGP users will be able to view an "Activity" log that is constantly updated with accomplishments from users who are playing the same game, which in turn can trigger active real-time communication among users.
�Near
SCE will also provide location-based services on NGP as part of the basic features utilizing PlayStation Network. The new application called "Near," developed specifically for this service and the network, will be pre-installed in the system to let users find out what their friends in the vicinity are playing now or what they were playing recently. Users can meet their friends and new players virtually, regardless of what games they are playing, simply by sharing their game information across different dimensions of time and distance.
�New Game Medium
NGP adopts a new game medium, a small flash memory based card, dedicated for NGP software titles. Taking advantage of the flash memory feature, this innovative card can store the full software titles plus add-on game content or the game save data directly on to the card. By adopting flash memory based card, SCE will be able to provide game cards with higher capacity in the future, allowing developers to store more game data to deliver rich and immersive games.
NGP will also come equipped with two cameras on its front and rear, as well as three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer and electronic compass, all of which are designed to enable users to enjoy the world of entertainment that is linked with real life experiences.
PlayStation�Suite (PS Suite), announced today, will also closely coordinate with NGP. The newly developed and released game content for Android� based portable devices can also be enjoyed on NGP. As a result, users will have access to not only the most leading-edge content, but also some of the more casual experiences that typify the mobile market place.
SCE will vigorously promote NGP towards the launch as the next generation portable entertainment platform and deploy various measures to further expand the portable gaming market.
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT TO UNVEIL "PLAYSTATION�SUITE," DELIVERING THE WORLD OF PLAYSTATION� TO ANDROID� BASED PORTABLE DEVICES
Simultaneously Launching "PlayStation�Certified" License Program to Provide
PlayStation� Content and Development Support for Android� Based Portable Devices.
Tokyo - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) unveiled "PlayStation�Suite" (PS Suite), delivering the PlayStation� experience to Android� based portable devices*1. Through this entirely new initiative, users will be able to enjoy PlayStation content on an open operating system for the first time in PlayStation history.
In the dramatically evolving and diversifying mobile market, the number of users who enjoy games casually on a variety of devices including mobile phones, smart-phones and tablet PCs, has been increasing significantly. By offering "PlayStation quality" content to this rapidly growing market, SCE will not only deliver the PlayStation experience to a wider base of users around the globe, but will also be able to offer game developers and publishers the potential to further expand their business opportunities to these devices.
In providing the PlayStation experience on Android based portable devices, SCE will commence a "PlayStation�Certified" license program for hardware manufacturers. Through this program, SCE will offer necessary support, including development support as well as logo licensing, to ensure the delivery of PlayStation quality experience across various devices.
On the software front, SCE plans to provide PS Suite content within this calendar year, starting with original PlayStation games*2 (PS one� classics) that will allow users to enjoy "PlayStation quality" gameplay on their Android based portable devices. SCE also plans to open PlayStation�Store where users will be able to download content in an easy to use environment, directly via the Android based portable devices. Moreover, SCE will provide a new game development environment in an effort to ensure new and compelling content is delivered on PS Suite, which will also offer opportunities for a wider base of developers and publishers to further expand their business on various portable devices.
Newly developed content for PS Suite can also be enjoyed on the next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP), which SCE announced today. Users who have never experienced PlayStation content can get a taste of the PlayStation experience through PS Suite and from there, they can enjoy the ultimate portable entertainment experience that is only possible on NGP.
SCE will vigorously enhance the entertainment world delivering the PlayStation experience to a wider base of users.
*1 Android� 2.3 or beyond is required.
*2 PS one game console software title. We will announce the tiles when ready.
PlayStation� Content and Development Support for Android� Based Portable Devices.
Tokyo - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) unveiled "PlayStation�Suite" (PS Suite), delivering the PlayStation� experience to Android� based portable devices*1. Through this entirely new initiative, users will be able to enjoy PlayStation content on an open operating system for the first time in PlayStation history.
In the dramatically evolving and diversifying mobile market, the number of users who enjoy games casually on a variety of devices including mobile phones, smart-phones and tablet PCs, has been increasing significantly. By offering "PlayStation quality" content to this rapidly growing market, SCE will not only deliver the PlayStation experience to a wider base of users around the globe, but will also be able to offer game developers and publishers the potential to further expand their business opportunities to these devices.
In providing the PlayStation experience on Android based portable devices, SCE will commence a "PlayStation�Certified" license program for hardware manufacturers. Through this program, SCE will offer necessary support, including development support as well as logo licensing, to ensure the delivery of PlayStation quality experience across various devices.
On the software front, SCE plans to provide PS Suite content within this calendar year, starting with original PlayStation games*2 (PS one� classics) that will allow users to enjoy "PlayStation quality" gameplay on their Android based portable devices. SCE also plans to open PlayStation�Store where users will be able to download content in an easy to use environment, directly via the Android based portable devices. Moreover, SCE will provide a new game development environment in an effort to ensure new and compelling content is delivered on PS Suite, which will also offer opportunities for a wider base of developers and publishers to further expand their business on various portable devices.
Newly developed content for PS Suite can also be enjoyed on the next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP), which SCE announced today. Users who have never experienced PlayStation content can get a taste of the PlayStation experience through PS Suite and from there, they can enjoy the ultimate portable entertainment experience that is only possible on NGP.
SCE will vigorously enhance the entertainment world delivering the PlayStation experience to a wider base of users.
*1 Android� 2.3 or beyond is required.
*2 PS one game console software title. We will announce the tiles when ready.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Creative ZiiO Tablet
It's ZEEo, not Zaio. Sorry. Anyway, we take a look at Creative's new Android-based tablet for media lovers!
Common chargers are on the way
You may well have seen news
emerge of a new standard for a Common Charger for mobile phones with which major players in the phone manufacturing business have agreed to make their new devices compliant. That includes Nokia, of course. If it isn�t already obvious, click through to find out why this is good news for you, the industry and the environment.
Following the recent publication of charging standards, the new chargers will use the micro-USB connector � already in use for the data connection in many smartphones.
The majority of current Nokia devices already support micro USB based charging, going forward this will be the industry standard. In addition Nokia�s standard 2mm charger will continue to be supported, so standard Nokia chargers will still be useable as well.
This is good news in three ways:
- It makes life easier. You won�t need to buy a new charger for your new device, hunt through your drawer of old chargers or hope that someone in the office has the same brand of phone when you need a top-up away from home.
- The waste and environmental impact created by old, discarded chargers that no longer work when you change manufacturer for your new device, will be eliminated.
- Environmental impact may be reduced by the ability to sell phones without chargers (a development currently being piloted by Nokia to gauge customer reaction).
Do not forget, old unneeded chargers can be brought to one of the 50,000 Nokia Recycling Points � where they can be completely recycled to make new components.
This is all good news, of course, and eminently sensible. What�s your view?
There�s a video introducing the initiative here. Update: Since we published this post, the European Commission has launched an entire website about the development. Head over to OneChargerforAll.eu for more information.
Footnote;
A memorandum of understanding � indicating their intention to adopt the new standard � was signed by Nokia was in June 2009 and to date 13 other companies including Apple, Emblaze Mobile, Huawei Technologies, LGE, Motorola, NEC, Qualcomm, Research in Motion (RIM), Samsung, SonyEricsson, TCT Mobile (ALCATEL mobile phones), Texas Instruments and Atmel.
emerge of a new standard for a Common Charger for mobile phones with which major players in the phone manufacturing business have agreed to make their new devices compliant. That includes Nokia, of course. If it isn�t already obvious, click through to find out why this is good news for you, the industry and the environment.
Following the recent publication of charging standards, the new chargers will use the micro-USB connector � already in use for the data connection in many smartphones.
The majority of current Nokia devices already support micro USB based charging, going forward this will be the industry standard. In addition Nokia�s standard 2mm charger will continue to be supported, so standard Nokia chargers will still be useable as well.
This is good news in three ways:
- It makes life easier. You won�t need to buy a new charger for your new device, hunt through your drawer of old chargers or hope that someone in the office has the same brand of phone when you need a top-up away from home.
- The waste and environmental impact created by old, discarded chargers that no longer work when you change manufacturer for your new device, will be eliminated.
- Environmental impact may be reduced by the ability to sell phones without chargers (a development currently being piloted by Nokia to gauge customer reaction).
Do not forget, old unneeded chargers can be brought to one of the 50,000 Nokia Recycling Points � where they can be completely recycled to make new components.
This is all good news, of course, and eminently sensible. What�s your view?
There�s a video introducing the initiative here. Update: Since we published this post, the European Commission has launched an entire website about the development. Head over to OneChargerforAll.eu for more information.
Footnote;
A memorandum of understanding � indicating their intention to adopt the new standard � was signed by Nokia was in June 2009 and to date 13 other companies including Apple, Emblaze Mobile, Huawei Technologies, LGE, Motorola, NEC, Qualcomm, Research in Motion (RIM), Samsung, SonyEricsson, TCT Mobile (ALCATEL mobile phones), Texas Instruments and Atmel.
Renesas Electronics' acquisition of Nokia's Wireless Modem business completed
Nokia and Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the completion of Renesas Electronics' acquisition of Nokia's Wireless Modem business, which was initially announced on July 6, 2010. With this transfer, Renesas Electronics assumes full ownership of the Wireless Modem unit, which has been responsible for development of Nokia's wireless modem technologies for LTE, HSPA and GSM standards. As a result of the transaction, approximately 1 100 employees transfer from Nokia to Renesas Electronics.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.
About Renesas Electronics
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), the world's number one supplier of microcontrollers, is a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions including microcontrollers, SoC solutions and a broad range of analog and power devices. Business operations began as Renesas Electronics in April 2010 through the integration of NEC Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) and Renesas Technology Corp., with operations spanning research, development, design and manufacturing for a wide range of applications. Headquartered in Japan, Renesas Electronics has subsidiaries in 20 countries worldwide. More information can be found at www.renesas.com.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.
About Renesas Electronics
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), the world's number one supplier of microcontrollers, is a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions including microcontrollers, SoC solutions and a broad range of analog and power devices. Business operations began as Renesas Electronics in April 2010 through the integration of NEC Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) and Renesas Technology Corp., with operations spanning research, development, design and manufacturing for a wide range of applications. Headquartered in Japan, Renesas Electronics has subsidiaries in 20 countries worldwide. More information can be found at www.renesas.com.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Computing industry leaders form Asia Cloud Computing Association to drive regional adoption, security, and policy
Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco Systems, EMC Corporation, Microsoft, NetApp, Nokia Siemens Networks, PLDT/Smart, Rackspace, REACH, Telenor, and Verizon, today announced they have formed Asia Cloud Computing Association (Asia Cloud), an open collaboration forum based in the Asia Pacific region.
The non-profit, vendor-neutral organization will address regional issues and challenges to adoption of cloud computing in Asia including privacy and security concerns, compliance and regulatory mandates, licensing models, service levels, and other market risks.
The research firm IDC estimates that the market for cloud computing in Asia outside Japan will grow to around US$1.3 billion this year and will continue to expand at a rate of approximately 40 percent a year until 2014 (Source: IDC, 2010), whereas in Japan, currently the second largest IT market globally, the cloud computing market is expected to grow to US$29.2 billion in 2015 (Source: Japan�s Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry 2010). However, security concerns, data storage regulations, low penetration of bandwidth in some countries, and government policies oriented to traditional computing models are inhibiting market growth.
�Cloud adoption in the Asia Pacific region has yet to reach its full potential. The regulatory landscape and varying market maturity levels have fragmented the adoption of cloud computing in the region,� noted Asia Cloud chairman and REACH chief information officer, Sundi Balu. �Organizations in Asia have voiced several concerns, particularly around security, service levels, and regulatory positions. There is a strong sense of urgency to have these concerns resolved by an open industry collaboration focused on the actual market realities and conditions in Asia. With Asia Cloud as a platform, key stakeholders can collaborate on issues specific to Asia and enable faster and more efficient adoption of cloud computing.�
The organization will evaluate global cloud standards produced by other industry associations and determine which can be adapted or advocated regionally. Initial working groups include those for public policy and regulatory issues, security, taxonomy, and carrier-grade applications. Anticipated deliverables for 2011 include best practices, a cloud-readiness index, development of a taxonomy, and the establishment of formal relationships with other organizations in cloud computing.
�Cloud computing will play a fundamental role in re-shaping how telecommunications service providers offer applications to end users and how their internal systems are implemented,� said Mike Murphy, initiator of the Carrier-Grade Cloud Computing Working Group and head of Technology APAC, Nokia Siemens Networks. �Asia Cloud Computing Association is a great vehicle for industry leaders to direct that re-shaping in a consistent manner.�
Asia Cloud welcomes computing service, hardware, and software providers, end users, and government/policy, research/academic organizations to join the effort. More information about Asia Cloud and a membership prospectus are available at www.asiacloud.org.
About Asia Cloud
Asia Cloud Computing Association fosters collaboration and innovation in Asia to drive adoption of cloud computing regionally. Asia Cloud�s outreach efforts extend to policy and regulation, security, best practices, and market education. For more information, visit www.asiacloud.org.
The non-profit, vendor-neutral organization will address regional issues and challenges to adoption of cloud computing in Asia including privacy and security concerns, compliance and regulatory mandates, licensing models, service levels, and other market risks.
The research firm IDC estimates that the market for cloud computing in Asia outside Japan will grow to around US$1.3 billion this year and will continue to expand at a rate of approximately 40 percent a year until 2014 (Source: IDC, 2010), whereas in Japan, currently the second largest IT market globally, the cloud computing market is expected to grow to US$29.2 billion in 2015 (Source: Japan�s Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry 2010). However, security concerns, data storage regulations, low penetration of bandwidth in some countries, and government policies oriented to traditional computing models are inhibiting market growth.
�Cloud adoption in the Asia Pacific region has yet to reach its full potential. The regulatory landscape and varying market maturity levels have fragmented the adoption of cloud computing in the region,� noted Asia Cloud chairman and REACH chief information officer, Sundi Balu. �Organizations in Asia have voiced several concerns, particularly around security, service levels, and regulatory positions. There is a strong sense of urgency to have these concerns resolved by an open industry collaboration focused on the actual market realities and conditions in Asia. With Asia Cloud as a platform, key stakeholders can collaborate on issues specific to Asia and enable faster and more efficient adoption of cloud computing.�
The organization will evaluate global cloud standards produced by other industry associations and determine which can be adapted or advocated regionally. Initial working groups include those for public policy and regulatory issues, security, taxonomy, and carrier-grade applications. Anticipated deliverables for 2011 include best practices, a cloud-readiness index, development of a taxonomy, and the establishment of formal relationships with other organizations in cloud computing.
�Cloud computing will play a fundamental role in re-shaping how telecommunications service providers offer applications to end users and how their internal systems are implemented,� said Mike Murphy, initiator of the Carrier-Grade Cloud Computing Working Group and head of Technology APAC, Nokia Siemens Networks. �Asia Cloud Computing Association is a great vehicle for industry leaders to direct that re-shaping in a consistent manner.�
Asia Cloud welcomes computing service, hardware, and software providers, end users, and government/policy, research/academic organizations to join the effort. More information about Asia Cloud and a membership prospectus are available at www.asiacloud.org.
About Asia Cloud
Asia Cloud Computing Association fosters collaboration and innovation in Asia to drive adoption of cloud computing regionally. Asia Cloud�s outreach efforts extend to policy and regulation, security, best practices, and market education. For more information, visit www.asiacloud.org.
Operators can now crowdsource data on mobile broadband quality
Nokia Siemens Networks launches �Mobile Quality Analyzer for Mobile Broadband�
Operators can now get real-time data on connectivity bottlenecks in their networks to improve service quality and their customers� experience. Nokia Siemens Networks has launched a Mobile Quality Analyzer (MQA) for Mobile Broadband that uses a mobile device client to report on the quality of 3G connections. It can combine this data with subjective feedback from subscribers, as they download data or surf the Internet, to get a clearer picture of their mobile broadband experience, effectively �crowdsourcing�* mobile network optimization. The application is part of the company�s Insight & Experience Framework**.
"The mobile broadband market is growing rapidly and improved broadband service quality is fast becoming a differentiator for operators globally," said Ludovic Magne, customer operations for business solutions sales at Nokia Siemens Networks. "MQA for Mobile Broadband provides operators with information to plan and efficiently adjust their network capacity as well as speed up resolution of customer complaints."
The application is one of the most cost effective systems to measure mobile broadband performance. Nokia Siemens Networks recommends that operators clearly outline to subscribers the client application�s use, exactly what sort of data it collects and how their privacy is protected. Take-up rate could be improved by offering bonuses such as additional SMS and voice minutes or data allowances to those who accept its use. MQA for Mobile Broadband can also provide real-time insight into device and network operation to customer service agents helping them accurately troubleshoot and resolve user issues.
MQA for Mobile Broadband consists of a client-server architecture based on technology from Ciqual. The measurement client can be downloaded by subscribers to their laptops, netbooks or notebooks with external or embedded 3G Modems. The client app evaluates signal strength in the cell and measures if broadband throughput rates are sufficient for the online services being accessed. The results are then sent to a measurement server for real-time display and analysis.
To complete the active tests that measure connectivity quality, MQA for Mobile Broadband can also periodically present an optional, brief questionnaire to assess the user�s personal experience. The client-software can be used without affecting price plans or causing tangible effects on speed of the broadband connection or even battery life.
In addition to the software solution, Nokia Siemens Network provides Server Hosting, Consultancy Reporting, Detailed Network Performance and End User Experience Analysis Services using Mobile Quality Analyzer for Mobile Broadband. Each of these service solutions is customized according to customer needs.
About Ciqual
Ciqual delivers technology which helps Mobile Operators to improve the services delivered to end-users through actual knowledge of the customer experience. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, Ciqual is a privately held, venture-backed company with offices in the UK and Australia.
www.ciqual.com
Operators can now get real-time data on connectivity bottlenecks in their networks to improve service quality and their customers� experience. Nokia Siemens Networks has launched a Mobile Quality Analyzer (MQA) for Mobile Broadband that uses a mobile device client to report on the quality of 3G connections. It can combine this data with subjective feedback from subscribers, as they download data or surf the Internet, to get a clearer picture of their mobile broadband experience, effectively �crowdsourcing�* mobile network optimization. The application is part of the company�s Insight & Experience Framework**.
"The mobile broadband market is growing rapidly and improved broadband service quality is fast becoming a differentiator for operators globally," said Ludovic Magne, customer operations for business solutions sales at Nokia Siemens Networks. "MQA for Mobile Broadband provides operators with information to plan and efficiently adjust their network capacity as well as speed up resolution of customer complaints."
The application is one of the most cost effective systems to measure mobile broadband performance. Nokia Siemens Networks recommends that operators clearly outline to subscribers the client application�s use, exactly what sort of data it collects and how their privacy is protected. Take-up rate could be improved by offering bonuses such as additional SMS and voice minutes or data allowances to those who accept its use. MQA for Mobile Broadband can also provide real-time insight into device and network operation to customer service agents helping them accurately troubleshoot and resolve user issues.
MQA for Mobile Broadband consists of a client-server architecture based on technology from Ciqual. The measurement client can be downloaded by subscribers to their laptops, netbooks or notebooks with external or embedded 3G Modems. The client app evaluates signal strength in the cell and measures if broadband throughput rates are sufficient for the online services being accessed. The results are then sent to a measurement server for real-time display and analysis.
To complete the active tests that measure connectivity quality, MQA for Mobile Broadband can also periodically present an optional, brief questionnaire to assess the user�s personal experience. The client-software can be used without affecting price plans or causing tangible effects on speed of the broadband connection or even battery life.
In addition to the software solution, Nokia Siemens Network provides Server Hosting, Consultancy Reporting, Detailed Network Performance and End User Experience Analysis Services using Mobile Quality Analyzer for Mobile Broadband. Each of these service solutions is customized according to customer needs.
About Ciqual
Ciqual delivers technology which helps Mobile Operators to improve the services delivered to end-users through actual knowledge of the customer experience. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, Ciqual is a privately held, venture-backed company with offices in the UK and Australia.
www.ciqual.com
Friday, September 24, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Giving the freedom to choose
Opera Mobile is on Toshiba�s Android-based �Folio 100�.
Opera Software today announced that its browser has been selected to be preinstalled on Toshiba�s Android-based tablet computer �Folio 100�, which will be available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa during the fourth quarter of 2010. Users will now have the option to select the browser they want to use, either Opera Mobile or Android�s default browser. The Folio 100 will be available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa only.
Tablets are attracting a lot of attention all over the world, and the market has become highly competitive. Having high-speed Internet functionality on devices is the key to offering a great user experience. Opera Mobile delivers a full desktop-browsing experience that has been optimized for the device, using the same core architecture as in Opera�s desktop browser.
The two companies worked hard to optimize the UI for the new format with changes to the layout, touch support, screen rotation, etc. �We are going to work continuously with Toshiba to keep improving the browser for tablet users,� says Lars Boilsen, CEO, Opera Software.
Opera Software today announced that its browser has been selected to be preinstalled on Toshiba�s Android-based tablet computer �Folio 100�, which will be available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa during the fourth quarter of 2010. Users will now have the option to select the browser they want to use, either Opera Mobile or Android�s default browser. The Folio 100 will be available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa only.
Tablets are attracting a lot of attention all over the world, and the market has become highly competitive. Having high-speed Internet functionality on devices is the key to offering a great user experience. Opera Mobile delivers a full desktop-browsing experience that has been optimized for the device, using the same core architecture as in Opera�s desktop browser.
The two companies worked hard to optimize the UI for the new format with changes to the layout, touch support, screen rotation, etc. �We are going to work continuously with Toshiba to keep improving the browser for tablet users,� says Lars Boilsen, CEO, Opera Software.
Motorola Acquires Aloqa GmbH
Acquisition to Enhance MOTOBLURTM with Context-Aware Mobile Platform and Related Services.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that it has acquired Aloqa GmbH, a privately-held, leading developer of location-based software and technologies that are designed to enable the discovery of relevant web content by mobile smartphone users. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Aloqa has joined Motorola Mobility, which is comprised of Motorola�s Mobile Devices and Home businesses. Motorola Mobility is expected to be spun off from Motorola, Inc. in the first quarter of 2011.
Aloqa�s technologies and services utilize the user�s context (location, identity and social relationships) to proactively inform them of places, events, bargains and other opportunities of which they may choose to take advantage. For example, if Aloqa�s software recognizes the user is in a certain region, it will offer him the top events of the day or special offers of leading discounters in the vicinity. Aloqa distributes its product as a mobile application for smartphone platforms, including Android, and more than one million users have already downloaded its software.
Aloqa will further enhance Motorola�s MOTOBLURTM, which delivers customized content to mobile device homescreens and allows users to access Facebook�, MySpace and Twitter updates -- along with emails, news and favorite apps and widgets -- all in one place. MOTOBLURTM will integrate Aloqa�s open, location-triggered mobile push platform to connect users and publishers of location-aware content in real-time.
�Aloqa is an exciting addition to Motorola Mobility as its specialized engineering talent and location-tracking technology will significantly accelerate the release of our context-aware mobile services platform,� said Christy Wyatt, corporate vice president of software and services product management for Motorola Mobility. �Aloqa�s core technologies, user database, and specialized skills are a strong fit with our planned server-side context delivery architecture and will further enhance Motorola�s MOTOBLURTM capabilities. We welcome Aloqa�s highly skilled personnel to the Motorola Mobility team.�
"We are proud that a global mobile giant like Motorola chose the Aloqa platform as a core part of its future in location technologies. Like every startup, we have always dreamed of our technology and product being used by tens of millions of satisfied users everywhere. Being a part of the Motorola Mobility team will help us achieve this goal," said Sanjeev Agrawal, chief executive officer of Aloqa.
About Aloqa GmbH
Aloqa is the first company to allow publishers with location-based content to proactively push content onto mobile devices for free. Aloqa�s application pushes notifications in real-time about nearby events and social opportunities - with relevancy based on the user�s current location, pre-defined interests, and social networks. Aloqa has offices in Palo Alto, California, and Munich, Germany. More information about Aloqa can be found at www.aloqa.com.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that it has acquired Aloqa GmbH, a privately-held, leading developer of location-based software and technologies that are designed to enable the discovery of relevant web content by mobile smartphone users. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Aloqa has joined Motorola Mobility, which is comprised of Motorola�s Mobile Devices and Home businesses. Motorola Mobility is expected to be spun off from Motorola, Inc. in the first quarter of 2011.
Aloqa�s technologies and services utilize the user�s context (location, identity and social relationships) to proactively inform them of places, events, bargains and other opportunities of which they may choose to take advantage. For example, if Aloqa�s software recognizes the user is in a certain region, it will offer him the top events of the day or special offers of leading discounters in the vicinity. Aloqa distributes its product as a mobile application for smartphone platforms, including Android, and more than one million users have already downloaded its software.
Aloqa will further enhance Motorola�s MOTOBLURTM, which delivers customized content to mobile device homescreens and allows users to access Facebook�, MySpace and Twitter updates -- along with emails, news and favorite apps and widgets -- all in one place. MOTOBLURTM will integrate Aloqa�s open, location-triggered mobile push platform to connect users and publishers of location-aware content in real-time.
�Aloqa is an exciting addition to Motorola Mobility as its specialized engineering talent and location-tracking technology will significantly accelerate the release of our context-aware mobile services platform,� said Christy Wyatt, corporate vice president of software and services product management for Motorola Mobility. �Aloqa�s core technologies, user database, and specialized skills are a strong fit with our planned server-side context delivery architecture and will further enhance Motorola�s MOTOBLURTM capabilities. We welcome Aloqa�s highly skilled personnel to the Motorola Mobility team.�
"We are proud that a global mobile giant like Motorola chose the Aloqa platform as a core part of its future in location technologies. Like every startup, we have always dreamed of our technology and product being used by tens of millions of satisfied users everywhere. Being a part of the Motorola Mobility team will help us achieve this goal," said Sanjeev Agrawal, chief executive officer of Aloqa.
About Aloqa GmbH
Aloqa is the first company to allow publishers with location-based content to proactively push content onto mobile devices for free. Aloqa�s application pushes notifications in real-time about nearby events and social opportunities - with relevancy based on the user�s current location, pre-defined interests, and social networks. Aloqa has offices in Palo Alto, California, and Munich, Germany. More information about Aloqa can be found at www.aloqa.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Pantech IM-U680L: �[raskladushka]� for the enamored ones
The South Korean company Of pantech represented on its native market the new model of cell phone IM-U680L, executed in the folding form factor and intended for the work in the network of mobile operator lg U+.
As producer considers, its model is intended for the romantic disposed people at the age of 25-35 years, which can use, besides the exchange of communications with the acknowledgements in the love, still and the 3rd one inch display, the wireless technologies Of bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and also the possibility to reproduce the files not protected (non DRM) BY MP3.
The presence of the support Of wi-Fi of networks by novelty, assumes the possibility to use it as the IP- telephone. From the additional functional possibilities it is noted also to the presence of two cameras - basic 3 [MP] and frontal (for [videozvonkov]) VGA, built-in digital TV- tuner (T -DMb) and support of the external maps of memory.
As producer considers, its model is intended for the romantic disposed people at the age of 25-35 years, which can use, besides the exchange of communications with the acknowledgements in the love, still and the 3rd one inch display, the wireless technologies Of bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and also the possibility to reproduce the files not protected (non DRM) BY MP3.
The presence of the support Of wi-Fi of networks by novelty, assumes the possibility to use it as the IP- telephone. From the additional functional possibilities it is noted also to the presence of two cameras - basic 3 [MP] and frontal (for [videozvonkov]) VGA, built-in digital TV- tuner (T -DMb) and support of the external maps of memory.
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