Mobile vendor strategies

Microsoft and RIM announced a deal to extend enterprise instant messaging (IM) and presence to BlackBerry subscribers.

Motorola discontinue selling its advanced MPx Windows Mobile smart phone.

Alcatel and Instituto Geografico De Agostini have developed an advanced solution for location services, based on Assisted GPS technology.

ZTE announced it has sold up to 100m lines of its wireless products and 20 million of its handsets.