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Embedded Software and Operating Systems
News Release from: Esmertec
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 18 November 2005
Alliance aims for mobile multitasking
Esmertec and SurfKitchen are to collaborate to deliver a powerful new multitasking service to mobile feature phone users.
Esmertec and SurfKitchen are to collaborate to deliver a powerful new multitasking service to mobile feature phone users By combining the SurfKit Mobile solution with the multitasking Jbed Advanced, users will benefit from a compelling and user-friendly experience usually offered on higher-end mobile devices
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 21 Aug 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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"This solution will open up profitable opportunities for network operators and device manufacturers through offering a superior user experience on feature phones", said Anne-Marie Larkin, Esmertec CTO.
"We are excited to partner with SurfKitchen to deliver new multitasking features with our award-wining Jbed Advanced multitasking platform, bringing significant value as compared with traditional platforms that are aimed mainly at games".
"We believe that delivering such new functionality to mass market feature phones is a breakthrough that could completely change how consumers use their phones today", said Dave Evans, SurfKitchen CTO.
"This partnership with Esmertec will enable our customers and their subscribers to take advantage of these high end features and discover the benefits it brings".
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