Multimedia platform boosts Java content

Tao Group has made major enhancements and additions to its Intent technology suite with the launch of the Intent 2 SDK.

Tao Group has made major enhancements and additions to its Intent technology suite with the launch of the Intent 2 SDK.

In building on its previous base technology, Intent now supports the ability for networked content to be delivered using thin or fat client deployment models in a number of different forms, from industry standard C, C++ and Java to scripting and mark-up languages, irrespective of which OS or hardware architecture is employed in the device.

Creative developers can now customise the look and feel of the device, in line with the branding requirements of the mobile operators and device manufacturers, using the new Qi Brandable Control Centre.

Coupled with the vastly superior sound and visual capabilities of Intent 2, operators can look forward to increasing consumer loyalty and revenues per user.

Intent's Java solutions now support PersonalJava and J2ME VMs and an expanding range of J2ME JSR profiles.

Tao's unique VM technology can support the coexistence of PersonalJava and MIDP2.0 on a single VM implementation, improving efficiency and performance while reducing memory footprint and cost.

Tao's Intent Sound System (iSS), incorporating BAFTA award winning technology, brings unparalleled audio capabilities to consumer devices, whether the requirement is for polyphonic ringtones on a mobile phone to full midi backing tracks to accompany gaming content.

The new technological components in Intent 2 can be deployed individually or as part of a fully integrated environment, making Intent the only truly open platform for the execution of revenue generating content and services - synchronising and exceeding consumer expectations.

Francis Charig, Chairman and Chief Executive at Tao Group said: "From its inception 10 years ago, Intent was and is about delivering great content, whatever the target device.

Too many technology companies have fallen into the trap of delivering technology for technology's sake and expecting consumers to buy it and be impressed.

We have focused on Intent providing all of the rich AV functionality required to enable the creation of content and applications that meet the expectations of the consumers and that they are willing to pay for.

Our platform gives content developers maximum scope to create and deploy, and in turn gives consumers maximum enjoyment".

A full Intent 2 SDK will be available in Q3 of 2003.

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