[July 04, 2009] Intel & Nokia form alliance for mobile computing Tweet (Star, The (Jordan) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Nokia and Intel have announced a new strategic alliance to develop new models of mobile computing. The two companies revealed that they have entered into a ìlong term strategic relationshipî to develop mobile devices based on the Intel Architecture. They will collaborate on R&D, using their respective strengths in computer architecture and mobile communications to develop new concepts, connecting new users to a rich, mobile internet experience. Anand Chandrasekher, Intel senior VP and general manager, Ultra Mobility Group described the move as ìone of this yearís most significant collaborations in our respective industries. It is about innovation in Intel architecture to further the future of mobile computing, and to bring the best of communications and computing in a device that fits in your pocket.î Kai Oistamo, executive vice president, Devices, Nokia told analysts and media in a conference call: ìThe companies will work together on Intel architecture based-device, and chipset architectures, from which to build future mobile computing devices, leveraging the best expertise in both companies, as the leaders in their fields.î The relationship will also include collaboration on key mobile initiatives for open source software, including the Moblin and Maemo Linux-based mobile operating systems. Intel will also licence Nokia s HSPA/3G modem technologies, to add to its existing Wi-Fi and WiMAX technology, to maximize the delivery broadband internet to mobile users (c) 2009 Jordan Press & publishing Co. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]