Nokia selects ST-Ericsson as supplier for future Windows Phone devices

NovaThor platform to enable Nokia to extend Windows Phone devices to new price points and geographies

Nokia has selected ST-Ericsson as a supplier for future devices it plans to introduce based on the Windows Phone mobile platform.

“We are pleased to have been selected by Nokia as a key partner for Windows smartphones, in line with our goal to be present in all segments and major operating systems,” said Gilles Delfassy, president and CEO of ST-Ericsson. “Our NovaThor platforms continue to gain traction as they enable customers to bring great smartphones to the market.”

About ST-Ericsson

ST-Ericsson is a world leader in developing and delivering a complete portfolio of innovative mobile platforms and cutting-edge wireless semiconductor solutions across the broad spectrum of mobile technologies. The company is a leading supplier to the top handset manufacturers and generated sales of $2.3 billion in 2010. ST-Ericsson was established as a 50/50 joint venture by STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM – News) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC – News) in February 2009, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Ecrio and Pantech Join Forces to Launch IMS Smartphone on 4G/LTE Networks

Pantech Breakout™ Combines Tremendous 4G LTE Speed and the Latest IMS Features

Ecrio, the leading provider of All IP Communications Client Software for Next Generation 4G and IMS Networks and Pantech, one of the top three Korean mobile handset makers announced today the release of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (“IMS”) compliant Pantech 4G/LTE Smartphone in North America. The Pantech Breakout Smartphone comes packaged in a slim and attractive design and shines with super-fast downloads.

Ecrio’s Mobile Communications Client Suite has been a key component of Mobile Operator LTE strategy and the Pantech Breakout integrates this operator-certified solution to power the key functionality of IMS-based signaling and messaging over LTE.

“With a successful track record of delivering SIP/IMS solutions, Ecrio has become an important partner for Pantech,” said Seong-jae Lim, Executive Director of Global Marketing at Pantech. “Integrating innovative new technologies such as IMS with our highly-affordable Android-based Smartphones is key to our plans of solidifying our global competitiveness in the next generation communication devices.”

“This is indeed a happy milestone in our partnership with Pantech,” said Michel Gannage, Ecrio founder and CEO. “Ecrio is delighted to be working with Pantech to integrate our Operator-certified IMS functionality for the successful deployment of end-to-end 4G/LTE services.”

About Pantech

Pantech Co., Ltd., is one of Korea’s top three mobile handset makers. Pantech has received wide-ranging industry recognition for its innovative handset designs, and has also introduced a significant number of breakthrough technologies in the mobile phone industry. Established in 1991, Pantech collectively has approximately 3,500 employees and 6 regional sales offices worldwide. For more information on Pantech, please visit www.pantech.com.

About Ecrio

Ecrio is the leading supplier of LTE/4G all IP communications client solutions for the mobile industry. Ecrio offers a comprehensive suite of standards compliant (3GPP, GSMA) Communications Client Solutions including Messaging Solutions (SMS over LTE), Rich Communications Solutions (RCS, RCS-e), Voice Solutions (VoLTE – Voice over LTE) and Video Solutions (Video Sharing and Calling). The Company’s mobile communications client solutions are all built on a robust, scalable, carrier grade, SIP/IMS Client Framework that has been deployed on more than 50 million handsets. Ecrio’s customers include industry leaders such as NTT DoCoMo, SK Telecom and Verizon Wireless. For more information, www.ecrio.com

Sena Technologies, Inc. & Polaris Industries Partner to Distribute the SMH10 Bluetooth Communication Product Line

Sena Technologies teams with Polaris Industries, a leader in high quality off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER®, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric powered vehicles, offering the SMH10 Bluetooth Communication products to their dealers throughout the United States.

The SMH10 is a Bluetooth v2.1+EDR Class 1 Stereo Headset with a long-range Bluetooth Intercom designed specifically for motorcycles. With the SMH10, you can call hands-free on your Bluetooth mobile phone, listen to stereo music or the voice instructions of GPS navigation wirelessly, download firmware, and have intercom conversations in full duplex with a passenger or other motorcycle riders.

Thanks to the latest Bluetooth v2.1+EDR and advanced digital processing technology, the SMH10 offers the best sound quality for both incoming and outgoing sound in its class. As the winner of the 2010 Product of the Year from Web Bike World and Dealer News KickStart Top 10 Product of the year, Sena Technologies has become the industry standard for Bluetooth Communication / Intercom systems.

“We are excited to offer the Sena Bluetooth products to Polaris Industries, who is without question the leading Full-Range Powersports vehicle manufacturer in the USA today,” according to Rick Grassadonia — Sales Director for SENA Technologies.

“This product is the perfect fit for all Polaris and Victory owners that want to stay connected while riding. We are excited to offer such a breakthrough product in entertainment, rider to rider and rider to passenger communication.” Matthew Cardenas- Product Line Developer for Polaris Industries.

About Sena Technologies, Inc.
Sena Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of Bluetooth Communication Devices including Bluetooth Motorcycle Intercom. SENA offers its products worldwide through its global network of distributors, resellers and OEM partners. For more information, please visit http://www.senabluetooth.com/ for more information.

About Polaris Industries
With annual 2010 sales of $1.99 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® for recreational and utility use, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric powered vehicles.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry, among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and ORVs. The Company has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with Victory motorcycles and the acquisition of the Indian motorcycle brand. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the Global on-road low speed vehicle industry with internally developed vehicles and the acquisition of Global Electric Motorcars (GEM). Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.

Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicles accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at www.polarisindustries.com.

NEC Launches ML440 Handset for Small to Mid-sized Businesses

Little Rock florist says NEC solution enhances customer service & responsiveness

NEC Corporation of America (NEC) today announced the availability of the ML440 Multi-line Wireless Handset for the UNIVERGE SV8100 communications server, designed specifically to meet the needs of small to mid-sized businesses. The first ML440 deployment was part of a recent system upgrade that allowed for increased employee productivity and enhanced customer service.

Southern Wholesale Florist, a family-owned small business in Little Rock, Ark., recently completed beta testing of the ML440. NEC and authorized NEC dealer, Heritage Communications Inc., led the implementation which allows sales associates to answer customer calls anywhere in its 17,500 square foot facility, including within the floral coolers.

“We’ve relied on NEC technology since 1998, so when it came time to upgrade our phone system we knew who to turn to for a wireless handset that would allow us to increase efficiency and survive rigorous daily use by our sales reps,” said Misty Gaston, VP and corporate secretary for Southern Wholesale Florist. “Our 400 customers now feel like they are being heard and it allows our sales force to fill more orders in a shorter period of time.”

According to Gaston, the ML440 has helped employees stay in touch with customers and address customer needs on a more personal basis. Missed sales opportunities are a thing of the past, now that the sales force can take calls while filling other orders on the warehouse floor. Also, the new UNIVERGE SV8100 communication system has decreased the number of customer complaint calls, which has boosted return sales and employee morale.

“Southern Wholesale Florist’s ordering system deals in same-day delivery which makes streamlined communications a must. They now have an edge to help them get fresh orders to their customers faster and more accurately,” said Larry Levenberg, Vice President of Channel Sales and Marketing, Communications Technologies, NEC Corporation of America. “NEC’s ML440 handset provides employees with an innovative way to assist customers, whether at their desk, on another line, or while hunting the show floor for just the right product to fill a customer’s order.”

The ML440, now generally available to NEC customers, operates on the 1.9 GHz band giving superior sound quality compared to products sold on the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands. The handset also includes:

• Illuminated, color LCD display with GUI for poorly lit environments
• Internal loudspeaker provides hands free operation
• Advanced call-logging features simplify call management
• Long-lasting battery includes 20 hours of talk time of and 200 hours of standby
• Compact design allows for easy use in physically active work conditions
• Soft keys for hold, transfer, conference
• Multiple handsets can be programmed to ring at once
• Calls can transfer to the back office after a set amount of time

“In our business if you drop a call or don’t get back to a customer fast enough, they call the next supplier on the list,” said Gaston. “As one of my top salespeople said, he wouldn’t do this job if we went back to the old system.”

More information on NEC can be found here:
www.necam.com/entcomm
www.NECToday.com
Twitter at www.twitter.com/NEC, @NEC_Channels and @NEC
Facebook fan page: www.necam.com/facebook

For more information on Heritage Communications, Inc., please visit www.hci-ar.com.

For more information on Southern Wholesale Florist, please visit www.swflorists.com.

Econz Wireless Timecard GPS Now Available on Apple App Store and iPhone 4S

Econz Wireless Leaders in Mobile Time and Attendance, have launched their mobile time card application called “Timecard GPS” on the App Store. Timecard GPS is compatible with iPhone 4S, iPhone 4G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPad, and iPad 2. With Timecard GPS, companies are able to manage mobile field workers and document daily events with real-time data and GPS tracking.

“We are extremely excited to have our Timecard GPS application available for download on the Apple App Store,” said Harry Lane, VP of Global Sales for Econz Wireless. “We have seen a tremendous amount of opportunities through our existing customers and potential new customers wanting Timecard GPS on Apple IOS devices. Now we have the capabilities of supporting a company’s needs on all mobile platforms. If you are looking for a Mobile Time, Attendance and GPS Tracking application, contact ECONZ Wireless, as we have been helping businesses become more efficient and more productive for over 8 years.”

Here is how Econz Timecard GPS works:

Field Workers are able to log the following data from their Apple IOS Device:

• Time
• Attendance
• Jobs
• Tasks
• Sub-tasks
• Cost codes
• Mileage
• Breaks
• Clock in multiple team members (Supervisor features included)
• Custom fields and Work order information

Management is able to view the location of employees on Google maps from Econz web-based software and Real-time job information such as:

• GPS tracking information
• Time and Attendance
• Detailed Job Reports
• Bread crumb trails
• Speed triggers
• Mileage
• Idle time
• GPS smart fence technology

Companies using Econz Timecard GPS benefit in the following ways:

• Increased worker productivity
• Decrease in time-theft by their employees
• Manage workforce more efficiently
• Increase profits by saving on everyday costs such as fuel, overtime and administration.
• Help Document Federal and State wage-hour laws

Econz Wireless products also integrate into over 100 accounting and payroll packages allowing a direct connect of data. Timecard offers more than 20 custom reports and Econz stores all data for a 6 month period, including GPS tracking information. Econz Wireless offers a web-user log in capability for internal workers, giving Econz Wireless customers a complete time and attendance system. Whether your company has 5 employees or 5000 employees, Econz Wireless will streamline any company’s time and attendance needs.

Econz Timecard GPS is available on the following devices:

• Standard Cell Phones
• BlackBerry
• Sonim Devices
• iPhone
• iPad
• Android Devices
• Nokia Devices
• Tablets

Field Workers are able to log time, attendance, jobs, tasks, sub-tasks, cost codes and breaks from a handheld device. Management is able to view the location of employees on Google maps and Real-time job information from Econz web-based software. In addition, GPS tracking information such as bread crumb trails, speed triggers, mileage, idle time and GPS smart fence technology enables accurate description of mobile employee’s movements. Timecard is simple to use and cost effective at only $12.99 per month, per device (this includes Team Clock in/out feature). No more hassles of paper timesheets and lengthy hours managing employee timesheet information. Let Econz Timecard GPS streamline your time and attendance needs today…

Visit us at http://www.econz.com/or call us at (866) 403-3475

Skype ID: econzwirelessteam

About Econz (est. 1971)

Econz Wireless is a leader in Mobile Data Collection, providing employer solutions for Time & Attendance, Employee Tracking and Wage-Hour Compliance Laws. ECONZ’s Timecard Solution captures: time, attendance, cost codes, job tasks, mileage, breaks, and GPS tracking information from a field worker’s cell phone, Sonim device, Nokia, iPhone, iPad, Android device, BlackBerry, or Tablet. Supervisors can clock in/out multiple team members on a single device at the same low cost per device. Econz products are available around the world. Please visit www.econz.com for more information.