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News Release from: TTPCom | Subject: Java-enabled handset solution
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 21 March 2001
Java-compatible platform for GSM
networks
TTPCom has announced an integrated software solution that brings Java technology to GSM, GPRS and 3G mobile phones and wireless devices.
TTPCom has announced an integrated software solution that brings Java technology to GSM, GPRS and 3G mobile phones and wireless devices TTPCom is the first independent designer of wireless technology to produce a Java-compatible platform for GSM networks, with Java handsets only currently being available for CDMA networks, for example, in Japan
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 25 Apr 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The market for the delivery of content-rich services and applications to wireless devices is developing rapidly.
The ability for operators and content providers to develop compelling solutions on an open platform, such as Java, is an extremely attractive proposition".
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said Peter Whale, Head of Mobile Applications at TTPCom.
"By integrating Java with GSM and GPRS, TTPCom has provided a comprehensive, low-risk, fast time to market solution to enable handset manufacturers to address this emerging market".
By enabling wireless devices to run Java applications, TTPCom brings Java portability and platform independence to the mobile information market.
The Company has already demonstrated its integrated Java solution, running Java applications on a GSM chipset at the recent GSM World Congress in Cannes.
"A new generation of Java, known as J2ME has been standardised and released by the Java community to target mobile applications", explained Whale.
"The standard includes a new set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) designed for constrained wireless devices, and consequently for the first time, a small memory footprint Virtual Machine is realisable.
J2ME enables a world-wide base of Java developers to create compelling applications and services for next generation wireless".
Java applications can be both embedded in the handset at time of manufacture, or downloaded on demand from a mobile portal.
Handset manufacturers therefore have new opportunities to work with content owners and embed exciting third-party applications.
Operators and content providers can develop unique offerings for a range of compliant handsets, without the need to adapt the content for each one.
Operators can also provide important differentiation through unique "sticky" applications tailored to specific subscriber needs.
New business opportunities will arise to sell Java applications through operator portals, allowing additional revenues to be derived from sales, billing and distribution.
From the consumer perspective, Java will enable a wide variety of dynamic services to be accessible through the same mobile device.
Value-added features may include downloadable interactive and graphical games, MP3, video, community content, m-commerce and location services.
Personal information management features could also be added to the device, such as diaries, schedulers and email, providing a lightweight Intranet front end for business use, or supporting communication with other Java programs such as enterprise applications running on a corporate server.
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