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News Release from: Broadcom Corp
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 11 March 2005
Copenhagen hosts wireless design centre
Broadcom Corp has opened a new design centre in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Broadcom Corp has opened a new design centre in Copenhagen, Denmark The centre will develop technology for Broadcom's Mobile and Wireless Group, including handsets that will feature 2G and 3G cellular and Bluetooth technologies as well as mobile multimedia capabilities
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 19 Oct 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Copenhagen design centre is the first wireless design centre established by Broadcom in Europe.
Broadcom selected the Copenhagen locale based on its close proximity to several of the world's leading cellular equipment manufacturers.
The region also provides a wealth of engineering talent resulting from these leading cellular companies.
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The initial design efforts will focus on cellular handset development including hardware and software design, integration and testing.
The opening of this Nordic design centre in Europe demonstrates Broadcom's continued expansion and investment in Europe, particularly in the mobile and wireless markets.
"The opening of this design centre expands our engineering capabilities to support our growing mobile and wireless business in Europe", said Robert A Rango, Group Vice President for Broadcom's Mobile and Wireless Group.
"The cellular and wireless markets represent large potential markets for Broadcom".
"Being strategically located near some of Europe's largest cellular equipment manufacturers will enable us to work more closely with them in developing next-generation mobile solutions".
"We assisted Broadcom in the establishment of this design centre and believe the centre will prove to be a valuable asset for the company".
"There is a perfect match between relevant and available talent in the region, supported by a high degree of cost efficiency and geographical vicinity to mobile and wireless market opportunities in Northern Europe", said Allan Haugsted, Invest in Denmark, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"Furthermore, Broadcom's decision to locate its first wireless European design centre in Copenhagen is a great asset to the region".
"Broadcom's position as a leading player in mobile and wireless technologies will significantly strengthen Denmark's competitiveness in these areas".
The development centre is currently staffed with a team of engineers with extensive experience in developing hardware and software for mobile phone applications.
The company plans to grow resources at this location to include additional engineering and customer support expertise.
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