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WiPOQ™ devices for
the mobile professional to be released by Q2 2005
GSM WORLD CONGRESS, CANNES, France, 15 February 2005
— IXI Mobile, Inc., developer of mass market messaging
devices and feature phone operating system software, announced
today that it has licensed its feature phone Operating System,
IXI-Connect OS, to SANYO and its Wi Mobile Technologies Group
for a range of new mobile devices called WiPOQ. The first
device, scheduled to be released in Q2 2005, is a sleek multimedia
messenger with a built-in Java browser, large screen, QWERTY
keyboard, and easy to use interface.
SANYO has selected IXI-Connect OS, designed specifically
for feature phones and data-centric mobile devices, as it
device operating system. Using IXI-Connect OS, SANYO is able
to develop a robust messaging solution, reduce development
complexity and bring devices to market rapidly. IXI-Connect
OS also features PMG® (Personal Mobile Gateway) technology,
which allows a mobile phone or data-centric device to wirelessly
Internet-enable a variety of application-specific companion
devices such as watches, cameras, and MP3 players.
Okikuni Aoyagi, Manager, Sanyo Sales and Marketing Corporation,
and the program’s director at SANYO said: “IXI-Connect
OS is the first operating system that directly targets the
feature phone market. Utilizing this software solution, we
are able to create attractive mobile devices quickly and easily
that meet our customers’ needs.” He added that
“IXI-Connect OS allows us to deliver innovative wireless
products, leveraging the WiPOQ and SANYO brands, further expanding
our product offering.”
“SANYO is a leader in the consumer devices market,
and we are delighted they are licensing IXI-Connect OS,”
said Amit Haller, CEO, IXI Mobile. “This announcement
shows that SANYO believes in the value of a feature specific
OS, and we are looking forward to working closely with them
on WiPOQ and future products.”
About IXI Mobile
IXI Mobile, Inc. develops a feature phone operating system
as well as messaging devices for the mass market. IXI’s
Operating System, IXI-Connect OS™, is a robust, customizable,
and upgradeable solution, and includes PMG® technology.
PMG (Personal Mobile Gateway) technology allows a mobile phone
or data-centric device to wirelessly Internet-enable a variety
of companion devices such as messaging devices, watches, cameras,
and MP3 players. IXI’s customers include mobile operators
and service providers, as well as device manufacturers. IXI
is a member of OMTP, the Open Mobile Terminal Platform group.
IXI was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Redwood City,
California. IXI is privately held and backed by leading venture
investors, as well as Intel and Texas Instruments.
More information can be found at: www.ixi.com.
About PMG
Personal Mobile Gateway technology (PMG®) combines cellular
(e.g. GSM/GPRS, CDMA, etc.) and short distance wireless (e.g.
Bluetooth or other technologies like WiFi), with micro-router
and micro-server functionalities. It is the point of connection
between the wireless network and a new category of affordable
and best-of-breed mobile devices for consumers (PMG Companions).
The PMG enables a new set of innovative, optimized PMG Companion
devices (e.g. messaging terminals, watches, cameras and MP3
players) that deliver a superior user experience, while still
focused on fashion and budget. These devices cost less to
manufacture, can be brought to market much faster than ordinary
mobile phones or smartphones, and generate greater data usage.
The PMG also seamlessly connects existing legacy terminals
(e.g. PDAs, laptops) with no additional client software needed.
About SANYO and Wi Mobile Technologies Group
SANYO, based in Osaka Japan, is a leader in wireless and
portable telecommunications products. For WiPOQ, SANYO created
a separate design and marketing entity called the Wi Mobile
Technologies Group and assembled an international team of
experts in wireless product design and marketing. US-based
COMSCIENCES provided the conceptual design as well as marketing
and sales direction. Its product design studio in London,
well versed in European tastes – took the lead. Technical
development was coordinated from Sanyo Technology Center USA
in San Jose California drawing on a wide range of expertise
in the US, Europe and Japan. The ultra-modern Sanyo factory
in Shimane Japan rounds out the team providing manufacturing
and final assembly.
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Press Contact:
IXI Mobile
Martin Smith, Sonus PR
+44 (0)20 7031 0890
martin.smith@sonuspr.co.uk
SANYO
Dr. Jack Torobin, COMsciences Worldwide
+44 7979 597 676
jtorobin@comsciences.com
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