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Nokia to change the nature of open source with Symbian
Nokia's announcement that it intends to acquire Symbian comes as little surprise to the industry, though the OEM's plan to take Symbian and the S60 platform into the open-source world was a striking revelation. It is a radical shift in Nokia's terminal-software strategy and could completely change the open-source game in the mobile handset market.
There are several reasons why it makes sense for Nokia to acquire Symbian. For one thing, it is the firm's main shareholder, with a 48% stake, with… More >>
Latest Event
Mobile NFC
2nd - 3rd September 2008
Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, London
Following the resounding success of Informa's inaugural Mobile NFC event in London, the event returns for it's 2nd edition with a completely… More >>
Latest Research Service
Vendors under pressure from economy and own shortcomings
Underperformance by individual handset vendors, weak demand in Western Europe and the US and the spread of the economic slowdown to emerging markets are expected to have dealt handset sales a blow in… More >>
Latest Report
Mobile Application Platforms and Operating Systems
This fourth edition provides readers with an up to date and detailed insight into the global market for Mobile Application Platforms and Operating Systems. The report analyses the technologies… More >>
Latest Market Data
IP and mobile 'lead subscription TV growth'
IPTV services from telecommunications operators and mobile television are set to be the two big growth areas in subscription television over the next five years, according to a report by… More >>
