Ericsson and Sharp have signed license agreements for the U250 and G250, which are state-of-the art WCDMA/GPRS and GPRS platforms respectively, from Ericsson Mobile Platforms.
Sandeep Chennakeshu, Head of Ericsson Mobile Platforms, says: "We are very happy that Sharp has extended our cooperation to the new generation of platforms. Sharp builds some of the most advanced phones in the world and we are very happy that our platforms meet their requirements. It is a further qualification of our platform technology."
Mr. Yoshisuke Hasegawa, Corporate Director, Group General Manager of Communication Systems Group, Sharp Corporation says: "We have successfully launched several models on the Ericsson Mobile Platform. Our continued choice of these platforms is based on their ability to allow us to reuse our applications across platforms, the rich feature set support and stability in volume production. The exceptional feature set and performance allows us to realize Sharp's unique products for the market."
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About Ericsson Mobile Platforms
Ericsson Mobile Platforms offers complete, end-to-end interoperability tested platforms across 2.5 and 3G. A common software platform for GPRS, EDGE and WCDMA/GPRS terminals enables application portability, stability, security and state-of-the-art power consumption and size. Technology is based on our global standardization leadership and the world's strongest Intellectual Property Rights for 2.5 and 3G systems. Ericsson Mobile Platforms' delivery includes reference design, platform software, ASICs and development boards, development and test tools, industrialization software, support, training and documentation
Ericsson Mobile Platforms is a Business Unit within the Ericsson Group.
About Sharp Corporation
Sharp's competitive advantage lies in owning unique electronic devices such as LCD panels, CCD imagers and flash memory. This advantage allows Sharp to develop and introduce distinctive communication terminals into the market.
Sharp Corporation employs about 55,200 people in the world (as of May 31, 2005) and recorded consolidated annual sales of over 2,539,859 million yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. For more information, please visit Sharp's Web site at sharp-world.com
