Archive for November, 2006
Alcatel and Datang Telecom Technology and Industry Group (Datang Group) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Beijing that further reinforces Alcatel's commitment to support China's home-grown 3G standard, TD-SCDMA. This MOU complements an initial agreement that was concluded between Datang Mobile and Alcatel Shanghai Bell in November 2004.According to the MOU, Alcatel and Datang Group will work closely together to drive TD-SCDMA development. Specifically, the MOU reinforces the cooperation that currently exists between the two companies in the areas of sales, marketing, industrialization, research and development of TD-SCDMA products and technologies for the domestic China market. Alcatel will assist ...
Posted on 26th November 2006
Under: 3G, Alcatel, Uncategorized |
With its premium quality, innovative design, enhanced consumer value and contribution to the quality of life, LG Electronics has once again been recognized by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for its design and technical excellence with 11 prestigious CES 2007 Innovations awards at last night’s “CES Unveiled†event in New York City.
“Superior innovation, technological advancements, functionality and design are at the core of our product development,†said Michael Ahn, president and CEO of LG Electronics North American Headquarters. “We are proud of our 11 honorees and that LG continues to be recognized as a leading innovator in the ...
Posted on 26th November 2006
Under: Handset, LG, Wireless |
MOTOMING is the PDA handset of choice for mobile people in Greater China
Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in mobile communications, today announced that it has shipped 2 million MOTOMING units in Greater China, making the award-winning, elegantly designed handset the best selling smartphone in China, taking an unprecedented 50% of the country’s pen-based PDA market.
With its striking design and compact size MOTOMING was an immediate hit after its launch in March. The elegant MOTOMING exemplifies the classic understated prestige of Motorola's signature multimedia handsets, while its unique transparent flip-cover and three different color choices appeal to an entirely new segment of young, style-conscious ...
Posted on 26th November 2006
Under: Motorola |
Orange France has launched the High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) services in Toulouse and Bordeaux, using Nokia's HSDPA solution. Orange will be able to operate its network more cost-efficiently with the Nokia solution, and offer its customers faster data services and an enhanced service experience.
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"HSDPA will offer significant speed and efficiency benefits to us and our customers. We are delighted with the excellent performance of Nokia's HSDPA solution, which supports us in bringing mobile broadband services to the market," says Nicolas Roy, Technical Director, Orange France.
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In addition to WCDMA 3G and HSDPA infrastructure, Nokia has provided Orange with radio optimization services for optimal HSDPA ...
Posted on 24th November 2006
Under: HSPDA, Nokia, Orange |
Samsung launches a new mobile TV phone (model:SGH-P930) to the Italian market this month through Telecom Italia.
This nwest mobile TV phone combines not only the latest mobile TV technology, but it also combines HSDPA technology which enables high-speed data transmission.
Samsung has provided a mobile TV phone (model: SGH-P920) to Telecom Italia since May 2006. Samsung's successful drive in the Italian market has been a big step in leading Europe 's mobile TV phone market.
Samsung's neweset model, the P930, adopts horizontal LCD screen for optimal mobile TV watching and supports stereo speaker for best sound quality.
The P930 has wide 2.3 inch (240x320) LCD and supports Picture ...
Posted on 24th November 2006
Under: Samsung, Technology, Video |
One More Durable and Easier to Read
 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world’s largest provider of thin-film transistor, liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels announced today that it has developed the thinnest reported LCD panel, one no thicker than a credit card at 0.82mm, which is 0.07mm thinner than the panel previously reported to be the world’s slimmest. The company also announced that it has developed a new mobile technology, which it is calling, “i-Lensâ€, for integrating the entire panel assembly, including a protective layer, into a single, thinner module that is more shock-resistant and easier to read than conventional panels.
Executive Vice President Yun Jin-hyuk, in charge ...
Posted on 23rd November 2006
Under: Samsung, Technology |
Cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox for a Europe-wide mobile phone premiereÂ
Samsung Electronics, the mobile phone manufacturer , is cooperating with film producer Twentieth Century Fox to make the fantasy film ‘ Eragon ' – soon in cinemas – available on mobile phones. ‘Eragon', the Christmas blockbuster includes such actors as Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Robert Carlyle and Sienna Guillory , begins in cinemas in mid-December.
Samsung mobile phone users in Europe will be able to exclusively receive free mobile contents such as film trailers, screensavers and wallpapers b efore the premiere of the movie ‘Eragon' as they download from the website. (eragon.samsungmobile.com). The mutual cooperation between ...
Posted on 23rd November 2006
Under: Samsung |
 With the opening ceremony of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 less than 2 weeks away, Samsung Electronics further initiated its commitment as a Prestige Partner of the Games by announcing an exciting mixture of partnership related activities at GITEX in Dubai - one of the top 3 IT exhibitions in the world.
"As one of the biggest annual IT and telecoms exhibitions, with over 3,000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries worldwide, GITEX seems an appropriate venue to bring attention to our activities for the 15th Asian Games," said Mr. Gyehyun Kwon, Vice President and Head of Worldwide Sport Marketing and Global Communications of Samsung ...
Posted on 23rd November 2006
Under: EDGE, Games, Samsung |
To help customers easily harness the power of Sprint's network and unique products and service offerings during the busy holiday season, Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced the kick-off of its "Twelve Days of Power Shopping" campaign. For the first day of the series, Sprint, Motorola and (RED) are turning the traditional "Black Friday" - the biggest shopping day of the year - into "(RED) Friday" by encouraging customers to purchase a RED MOTORAZR wireless phone during the holiday season.
RED MOTORAZR V3m, which became available from Motorola (NYSE: MOT) and Sprint in early November, is a new wireless phone designed exclusively to support (PRODUCT) RED. Both ...
Posted on 23rd November 2006
Under: Motorola, Sprint |
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced it has signed a contract with Airwave O2 Limited to supply Motorola MTC100 PDAs (personal digital assistants) that operate on TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio) networks. The agreement is the world’s first commercial contract for TETRA PDAs. Motorola will start the shipment at the end of 2006.
Running a suite of applications developed by O2 Airwave, these secure and rugged PDAs will help deliver critical intelligence to front-line workers in the police and other emergency services to enhance safety and effectiveness.
The Motorola MTC100 will host a number of mobile applications intended to help police officers spend more time on visible, active ...
Posted on 20th November 2006
Under: Motorola, PDA, Uncategorized |
Nokia Business Solutions Portfolio Diamond winner in the "Sharpening Competitive Differentiation" category
The thought and commitment that Nokia has put into developing its Business Solutions Portfolio has been recognized by a respected marketing body, the IT Services Marketing Association (ITSMA), which has selected Nokia as the Diamond winner of a 2006 Marketing Excellence Award in the category of Sharpening Competitive Differentiation. The Diamond award is granted to the best in class for the industry, as measured by innovation, execution, and business results.
"I am extremely pleased to congratulate Nokia on winning a Diamond Award for Marketing Excellence in the ...
Posted on 17th November 2006
Under: Nokia, Wireless |
Nokia announces the world's biggest New Year's Eve celebration in five party capitals of the world
The Black Eyed Peas and Scissor Sisters among several international artists to begin countdown to "Nokia New Year's Eve"
On December 31st, Nokia will welcome the New Year in unique style - by connecting millions of music lovers from around the world as they count down the final minutes of 2006. Nokia New Year's Eve, a global music event stretching across four continents, will feature a number of international artists including The Black Eyed Peas and Scissor Sisters to entertain audiences at New Year's celebrations from Hong ...
Posted on 16th November 2006
Under: Nokia |
The Ultimate In-Vehicle Solution to deliver Location-Based Services, extended network coverage and high quality audio on-the road
Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in wireless and automotive communications, announces the debut of the Motorola M710 iDEN Car Phone.
Following the success of the M800 CDMA and M900 GSM car phones, Motorola introduces the M710 to help make iDEN in-vehicle communication more reliable, user-friendly and feature-rich.
Introducing more convenience, security, information, and entertainment, the Motorola M710 delivers today’s consumer and commercial users a seamless integration between their vehicle and their digital lifestyle and business needs.
Motorola’s M710 helps enable Location Based Services via integrated AGPS, such as personal and ...
Posted on 16th November 2006
Under: CDMA, GPS, Motorola, Wireless |
Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced that its made-for-mobile sports and entertainment programming network, Sprint Power View, is now offering exclusive footage from SRC/Universal recording artist, producer and songwriter Akon's "Konvicted" album release party. This marks the first concert hosted and produced by the Sprint Power View team and is another example of how Sprint is powering unique content for subscribers through exclusive music and entertainment sponsorships.
"The versatility of Sprint Power View's production staff is truly on display with the launch of Akon's release party on Sprint handsets," said Alana Muller, director of entertainment marketing for Sprint. "This offering demonstrates our capability to provide Sprint ...
Posted on 15th November 2006
Under: Sprint |
The Sprint Power Vision® M500 by Samsung® is a dynamic multimedia phone with an elegant design. Available in either silver or red, M500 by Samsung operates on Sprint's Power Vision(SM) Network enabling downloads of the latest news, music and entertainment content at broadband-like speeds. Over-the-air Sprint Music Store downloads, access to Sprint TV live programming, the latest in stereo Bluetooth® technology and a MicroSD card slot make the M500 by Samsung a must-have for entertainment-lovers on-the-go. Additional features include a 1.3 MP camera, speaker independent voice recognition, GPS capability and downloadable Themes for optimal personalization.
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Sprint Music Store(SM) provides over-the-air downloads of high-quality full digital ...
Posted on 15th November 2006
Under: Samsung, Sprint |
Nokia and Mobitel Slovenia have signed a contract for Nokia's hosted Push to talk over Cellular (PoC) and Presence services. Nokia will integrate and host commercial, OMA (Open Mobile Alliance) compliant services for Mobitel Slovenia, thus enabling the operator to roll out the solution more quickly and with a reduced investment. Mobitel Slovenia will launch the services commercially on November 15th, 2006.
Push to talk service will enable Mobitel Slovenia's customers to communicate with groups or individuals at a simple push of a button, with no need to dial numbers. Nokia Presence solution adds a whole new dimension to push to talk by ...
Posted on 15th November 2006
Under: Nokia |
Unconditional clearance given
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The European Commission today announced that it has approved the planned transaction to merge the Networks Business Group of Nokia and the carrier-related operations of Siemens into a new company, to be called Nokia Siemens Networks. According to the Commission's assessment, the transaction would not restrict effective competition in the relevant markets of mobile and fixed telecom networks and services.
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CEO designate of Nokia Siemens Networks, Simon Beresford-Wylie, welcomed the decision, saying it was an important step towards full regulatory approval and good news for customers. "We believe this decision by the European Commission is a key milestone in obtaining all the relevant approvals ...
Posted on 14th November 2006
Under: Uncategorized |
 Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 5 cents ($0.05) per share, payable in cash on January 16, 2007 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2006.
This will be Motorola’s 239th consecutive quarterly dividend.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and ...
Posted on 14th November 2006
Under: Motorola |
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTPA) announced today that the two companies have signed a definitive merger agreement, under which Motorola will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Netopia common stock for $7.00 per share in cash. The transaction has a total equity value of approximately $208 million on a fully-diluted basis. As of September 30, 2006, Netopia had approximately $28 million of net cash.
Netopia is a leader in providing carrier-class broadband customer premise equipment (CPE), remote management software, and broadband services to telecom operators worldwide. The company provides a full portfolio of products designed for DSL networks, including wired and ...
Posted on 14th November 2006
Under: Motorola |
Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd., the digital technology leader, today announced that it has completed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOUâ€) with the Government of Tamil Nadu, India to set up a second manufacturing complex in Sriperumbudur, Chennai , India to cater to the fast growing requirements for the company's consumer electronics products in India . The project could mean an investment of up to US$ 100 Million over a five year time frame starting from 2007.
“The growing demand for our products in the southern India , the strong infrastructure available in the region coupled with its proximity to the port and the Tamil Nadu government's ...
Posted on 13th November 2006
Under: Samsung |