NEC Philips Unified Solutions appointed Alcatel-Lucent Application partner for IP DECT Mobility solutions
NEC Philips Unified Solutions (NEC Philips) has been appointed Alcatel-Lucent’s Application partner for IP DECT Mobility solutions, as announced at the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Forum held in Paris from 3 to 5 March 2009.
By this appointment NEC Philips becomes Alcatel-Lucent’s preferred partner for IP DECT Mobility solutions. Alcatel-Lucent channels and customers can now take full advantage of NEC Philips’ IP DECT Mobility solutions in combination with Alcatel’s OmniPCX enterprise communication platform.
One of the key drivers for Alcatel-Lucent to select NEC Philips is the wide product range NEC Philips offers, including terminals to suit every customer need and support of all frequency ranges used in EMEA, the USA and Asia Pacific. The handsets automatically adapt to the frequency that’s being used by the base station, while NEC Philips’ dual band solution is a unique offering in the market that is in great demand in the cruise line industry.
Orange launches today the HTC Dream™
Orange is offering the HTC Dream™, the first Android™-based handset launched in France with preinstalled applications such as Google Search™, Google Maps™, Gmail™ and YouTube™.
The HTC Dream™ is being sold from 99 euros with the Origami “plus version” packages, with a 12-month commitment.
one of the first Android-based mobiles now available at Orange
The HTC Dream™ is the first Android™-based handset launched in France.
Android™ is a free open-source operating system for smartphones, PDAs and mobiles developed under the guidance of the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), in which GoogleTM and HTC are founding members.
The HTC DreamTM offers a rich and intuitive internet browsing experience, close to that of a PC, and includes a series of applications developed by GoogleTM, such as Google Search™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and Gmail™. The Google Search™ bar can also be accessed directly from the home screen, enabling quick and easy access to information.
The HTC DreamTM also offers optimum and comfortable e-mail access (POP3/IMAP4 e-mail, webmail, SMS, MMS) thanks to its AZERTY keyboard.
The HTC DreamTM represents an innovation for Orange on the French market since, in addition to its touch screen, it has a full slide-out integrated keyboard, differentiating it from other mobile handsets.
Thanks to Android Market™, the open content distribution platform for Android™, customers are able to download applications, and personalize and enhance their mobile’s capabilities.
The HTC Dream™ is designed for young fans of trendsetting technologies and all technology fans in general looking for an optimized customer experience on their mobile. It will appeal to all users of the internet and Google™ services.
http://en.sgsm.info/2009/03/19/orange-launches-today-the-htc-dream%e2%84%a2/
Armenia’s public channel Armenia 1 comes to Orange TV
Edward Nalbandian, Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Didier Lombard, CEO of France Telecom-Orange, on 12th March in Paris celebrated the arrival of Armenia’s public channel, Armenia 1, to Orange TV
The channel will be available free of charge on Orange TV on broadband internet (Canal 305)
Orange strenghtens the bonds between France and Armenia
Armenia 1 on Orange TV
Armenia’s first public general viewing channel, Armenia I will from now on be broadcast on Orange TV’s channel 305 on broadband internet. Armenia 1 is a real link between Armenia and the Armenian community living in France.
Orange and Armenia
This agreement between Edward Nalbandian and Didier Lombard was also an opportunity to recall the many relationships over the years between the Group and the Armenian Republic.
In 1988, in the earthquake that shook Armenia, the Group flew a mobile satellite antenna to the country enabling it to communicate with the rest of the world. The first pictures and the communications re-established with the diaspora helped trigger and maintain the strong solidarity movement that arose in France.
Since 2000, Orange has supported the Armenian Fund of France in organising the annual Phonethon held in November each year. This operation run by hundreds of volunteers consists of collecting funds by telephone for structural projects in Armenia such as roads, schools, hospitals, nurseries… etc. The Group makes available all the logistics, technology and systems for call centres in four large cities in France.
http://en.sgsm.info/2009/03/19/armenias-public-channel-armenia-1-comes-to-orange-tv/
Sony Ericsson fuses crystal clear audio with the latest mapping technology – exclusive to Vodafone on the W715 Walkman™ phone
Introducing advanced wireless connectivity combined with Sony Ericsson’s best-in-class audio experience – the W715 Walkman™ phone. Building on an array of innovative launches in 2008, Sony Ericsson announces a new product into its mobile music range. With quick access to the navigation services through a dedicated key, it opens up the world of easy navigation to bring something new in 2009.
London, UK – January 8, 2009 Sony Ericsson announces that soon Vodafone customers will be able to use the GPS enabled W715 Walkman™ phone to make the most of location-based services. Aside from turn-by-turn pedestrian or driving navigation available using Vodafone Find&Go, customers will be able to find their nearest restaurants, hotels or shopping centres all within a few clicks on their new mobile phone.
The W715 Walkman™ phone features the same superior sound quality as the W980 Walkman™ phone, which was rated ‘best audio experience’ in independent tests*. On the top of premium music experience with crystal clear sound, the W715 includes popular Walkman™ features such as the music recognition application TrackID™, SensMe™ for matching your mood to the music, and Shake Control to change tracks with the flick of a wrist. All this provides for a premium Music experience, fully integrated with Vodafone Music, allowing easy access to single and album downloads.
‘”The W715 is another exciting exclusive for Vodafone customers. The seamless integration with Vodafone’s Music services, such as single or full album download, provides for a great overall experience on our fast and reliable network. With fully integrated GPS and Vodafone Find&Go, this phone is offering a very attractive feature set in a combination we know customers are asking for more and more”, said Patrick Chomet, Global Director of Terminals at Vodafone.
‘We are continuing to progress the music capability on our phones’, added Peter Marsden, Head of GCU Vodafone at Sony Ericsson, ‘and the W715 Walkman™ phone is a great way to support Vodafone Music, plus its dedicated key to location-based services simply highlights its ease of use – all making for a great user experience.’
The W715 Walkman™ phone is much more than a music phone. Its metal finish combines with a large screen in an elegant and compact slider for a professional feel. The inclusion of a 3.2 Megapixel camera and Wi-Fi connectivity allows users to snap photos of friends, and quickly upload them to social networking sites for all to see.
rock your car with the new wireless car speakerphone from Sony Ericsson
Transform your car into your very own wireless jukebox with the AB900. The Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone allows you to play your favourite tracks loud and proud while you safely make and receive calls.
February 10, 2009 – Bored and stuck in traffic? Not anymore thanks to the AB900! Stream your favourite songs from your mobile phone to the AB900 and it will broadcast them loud and clear over your car audio system. Thanks to the RDS feature you’ll never have to search for the right frequency in order to stream your favourite tunes through your car speakers.
The AB-900 offers a complete car experience to keep you safe and focussed when you’re on the road with a convenient call-handling display, easy access to your five favourite numbers and voicemail at just the touch of a button. Hands-free calling has never been easier or safer thanks to the AB900. Your music will simply pause when you take an incoming call and resume when your call ends. And with 26 hours of talk time and an amazing 40 days of standby time, you won’t find yourself continually hunting for the charger to be connected.
The AB900 will help you stay connected wherever you are – no installation required! And it can easily be switched between vehicles – just strap this ultra-portable car speakerphone onto your sun visor. It can even be used in the office for conference calls or at home for hands-free chatting.
Sony Ericsson launches Entertainment Unlimited, Reinforcing its Position as the Communication Entertainment Brand
Entertainment Unlimited builds on Sony Ericsson’s leadership in music, imaging, gaming, content services, and applications to deliver unlimited opportunities for consumers to share experiences.
Barcelona, February 15, 2009 – Sony Ericsson today unveiled the next step in its evolution. The Entertainment Unlimited consumer proposition is the pinnacle of what the company has been working towards since the start of the joint venture in 2001 – the true fusion of communication and entertainment.
Bringing together rich content, unique applications and best in class entertainment experiences, the new consumer proposition is based around three key promises:
* Uniting best in class entertainment experiences into one offering such as the Walkman™ music experience, the Cyber-shot imaging experience, Java gaming and messaging integrated with services and applications.
* Broadening entertainment experiences by seamlessly integrating the mobile phone into other devices in the home letting consumers share and enjoy top quality entertainment content through a variety of channels including TV, PC and Hifi systems.
* Fusing communication with entertainment by removing barriers and offering unlimited sharing opportunities, multiplying the value of people’s entertainment experiences through a host of innovative web applications and Sony Ericsson’s unique Play Now offering.
Sony Ericsson is unveiling the W995 Walkman™ phone at Mobile World Congress offering the most complete communication entertainment package to date. The launch of this phone exemplifies the excellence that Sony Ericsson has achieved in both the music and imaging categories and enables the evolution into Entertainment Unlimited. The company is also showing a mobile phone under the concept name Idou* giving a glimpse of one of a number of projects that will be launched this year under the umbrella of Entertainment Unlimited.
Sony Ericsson XperiaTM X1 – At a Glance
Design
Sliding qwerty keypad
Xperia™ panels
Optical joystick navigation
Navigation key
Connectivity
Quad-Band EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Tri-Band HSPA 900/1700/1900/2100 MHz
Data Transfer (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps & HSUPA 2Mbps)
S-GPS & A-GPS
Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
USB support
WLAN
Windows Mobile® Operating System 6.1
Microsoft® Outlook Mobile: email, contacts, calendar, tasks
Microsoft® Office Mobile: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Synchronization
Internet Explorer® Mobile
Windows Media™ Player Mobile
Windows Live™
Exchange ActiveSync®
Utility Applications: file explorer, calculator, pictures & video, notes
Camera
Auto focus
3.2 megapixel camera
Photo light
Video recording (MPEG-4 real time over 30 frames compression format)
Multimedia
http://en.sgsm.info/2009/03/19/sony-ericsson-xperiatm-x1-%e2%80%93-at-a-glance/
Vodafone Trials New Product which aims to Boost Mobile Coverage in Homes and Small Offices
17 February 2009
Vodafone is trialling a new product designed to improve 3G mobile signals in areas of homes and offices which may have lower levels of network coverage.
Trials are currently underway in a number of Vodafone markets to assess the potential of the new product.
The product is based on technology which consists of a powered booster box connected to a small antenna that amplifies existing 3G signals from the wide area network to offer enhanced reception over a range of up to 9 metres.
The antenna is positioned where the mobile 3G network signal is strongest, either inside or outside the home or office and the booster is located inside where an improved signal is required.
During initial trials in Vodafone Egypt, users reported improvements in network performance including enhanced voice call reception and improved 3G data speeds within parts of the building which had previously only been able to offer low coverage levels.
“The trials are part of Vodafone’s ongoing commitment to develop new and innovative ways to enhance our customers’ mobile experience.” said Global Networks Director Andy MacLeod. “This product may help to improve performance in areas where customers may experience isolated spots of low coverage within the home or small office. Initial results are encouraging and we are now looking to get wider feedback from a broader set of customers.”
The product differs from a femtocell in that it strengthens the signal from the existing network rather than creating a new dedicated coverage zone. Vodafone is looking at both technologies to see how they can each meet the individual needs of customers.
In December, Vodafone Spain announced a pilot of femtocell technology with Vodafone Access Gateway. These access gateways connect 3G devices to the core network via broadband DSL and the pilot scheme was rolled out to a limited number of enterprise customers to assess its effectiveness in delivering wireless high-speed data and voice services.
For further information:
Vodafone Group
Media Relations
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 664444
About Vodafone
Vodafone is the world’s leading international mobile telecommunications company, with equity interests in 27 countries and Partner Markets in more than 40 countries. As of 31 December 2008, Vodafone had approximately 289 million proportionate customers worldwide. For further information, please visit http://www.vodafone.com.
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