Mobile vendor strategies 05-18-05

Ericsson has selected Adamind's video content adaptation software as part of its Multimedia Messaging Center (MMC). It also will use Adamind MediaSpire(TM)'s integrated support for digital rights management (DRM).

NEC and Qualcomm announced the successful completion of assisted-GPS (A-GPS) interoperability testing (IOT) in Japan on a commercial 3G WCDMA network.

Siemens announced its standardized solution for Assisted Global Positioning Systems (A-GPS) to be offered to mobile operators as of the third quarter of 2005.

ZTE unveiled a full range of TD-SCDMA commercial equipment. The portfolio comprises core networks (ZXWN, ZXTR-RNC and ZXTR-NODEB) and service servers.

Nokia 6680 imaging smart phone is the new 'Bestin Class' 3G device, according to Strategy Analytics.

LG has launched six new mobile phone models in Sth Korea.

Alcatel is exiting the mobile phone market selling most of its remaining stake in TAMP (TLC Alcatel mobile phones) formed last year. TLC will buy Alcatel 45% stake in the JV.