An Open, Device-Independent Mobile Linux Platform in the Development - Ixonos Supports the Tizen Initiative
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Posted on September 29, 2011 at 3:21:01 AM
An Open, Device-Independent Mobile Linux Platform in the Development - Ixonos Supports the Tizen Initiative
HELSINKI, Finland, September 29, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
The open-source ecosystem for smart mobile devices is getting new wind
in its sails as LiMo Foundation and Linux Foundation announced the
development of a new, open, device-independent software platform for the
entire industry. The development of the new mobile Linux platform will be
headed by the Linux Foundation, of which Ixonos is a member.
This open-source joint venture has already gathered a large number of
supporters. Ixonos and other Nordic systems integrators Elektrobit, Nomovok,
Cybercom and TDi have also publicly voiced their support for the Tizen
initiative. The venture will offer significant new business opportunities
for software companies that operate on the global market and have experience
in MeeGo development projects.
"We strongly believe that there is a resounding need for a globally
uniform open software platform. Tizen offers the industry and its players
interesting opportunities as Internet-enabled devices continue to
proliferate and as the home-electronics, automotive and telecommunications
industries converge," notes Kari Happonen, President and CEO of Ixonos.
The openness concept that drives the initiative creates faith in the
mobile industry's will to work together for a common goal, not just compete
fiercely. The development of a unified platform brings together different
players such as hardware manufacturers and telecommunications companies.
Faster development of the platform will bring major benefits to all parties
involved. Hardware manufacturers will be able to take advantage of new
flexibility as they innovate devices. At the same time, development costs
and times will be substantially reduced. The joint application store and the
uniform, standards-based programming language will provide developers and
service providers with a ready-for-use channel to consumers. End users will
enjoy advanced functionality in devices and services as well as a wide
selection of applications for various devices and, above all, the uniform
user experience these features enable.
Ixonos has strong expertise in mobile Linux platforms. "We have worked
with mobile Linux since 2006: hundreds of our engineers have participated in
the dozens of projects we have carried out together with several other
companies. We are a Linux Foundation member and we intend to assume a very
active role as Tizen developers and as enablers of a new level of openness,"
says Antti Aumo, Vice President, Global Marketing.
Ixonos provides its customers with solutions for the design and
development of connected device and multichannel online services and mobile
applications, based on various operating systems, including mobile Linux.
These services are connected by our ambition to provide end users with
superior mobile user experiences. When designing solutions and services that
take advantage of wireless technology, Ixonos works with all major software
platforms as well as on a platform-independent basis. However, our
development work is not based on technology but on innovating new solutions
and creating new, positive user experiences.
Links:
- Ixonos' website: http://www.ixonos.com
- Ixonos on Twitter: http://twitter.com/IxonosTweets
- Ixonos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/IxonosOnline
- Tizen: https://www.tizen.org
Ixonos is a creative mobile solutions company. We develop wireless
technologies, software and solutions for connected devices and mobile
services. Together with our corporate customers, we design products and
services that let consumers enjoy inspiring mobile experiences. We enhance
the competitiveness of our customer companies by enabling superior user
experiences as well as faster time-to-market for their devices and services.
We have offices in Finland, China, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Great Britain,
Slovakia, South Korea and the U.S. Ixonos Plc is listed on NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki Ltd. In 2010, the company's turnover was 84.9 million euros and its
operating profit was 5.3 million euros.
For more information, please contact:
Ixonos:
- Kari Happonen, President and CEO, tel. +358-400-700-761,
kari.happonen@ixonos.com
- Antti Aumo, Vice President, Global Marketing, tel.
+358-40-505-0477, antti.aumo@ixonos.com
Source: Ixonos
.
HELSINKI, Finland, September 29, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
The open-source ecosystem for smart mobile devices is getting new wind
in its sails as LiMo Foundation and Linux Foundation announced the
development of a new, open, device-independent software platform for the
entire industry. The development of the new mobile Linux platform will be
headed by the Linux Foundation, of which Ixonos is a member.
This open-source joint venture has already gathered a large number of
supporters. Ixonos and other Nordic systems integrators Elektrobit, Nomovok,
Cybercom and TDi have also publicly voiced their support for the Tizen
initiative. The venture will offer significant new business opportunities
for software companies that operate on the global market and have experience
in MeeGo development projects.
"We strongly believe that there is a resounding need for a globally
uniform open software platform. Tizen offers the industry and its players
interesting opportunities as Internet-enabled devices continue to
proliferate and as the home-electronics, automotive and telecommunications
industries converge," notes Kari Happonen, President and CEO of Ixonos.
The openness concept that drives the initiative creates faith in the
mobile industry's will to work together for a common goal, not just compete
fiercely. The development of a unified platform brings together different
players such as hardware manufacturers and telecommunications companies.
Faster development of the platform will bring major benefits to all parties
involved. Hardware manufacturers will be able to take advantage of new
flexibility as they innovate devices. At the same time, development costs
and times will be substantially reduced. The joint application store and the
uniform, standards-based programming language will provide developers and
service providers with a ready-for-use channel to consumers. End users will
enjoy advanced functionality in devices and services as well as a wide
selection of applications for various devices and, above all, the uniform
user experience these features enable.
Ixonos has strong expertise in mobile Linux platforms. "We have worked
with mobile Linux since 2006: hundreds of our engineers have participated in
the dozens of projects we have carried out together with several other
companies. We are a Linux Foundation member and we intend to assume a very
active role as Tizen developers and as enablers of a new level of openness,"
says Antti Aumo, Vice President, Global Marketing.
Ixonos provides its customers with solutions for the design and
development of connected device and multichannel online services and mobile
applications, based on various operating systems, including mobile Linux.
These services are connected by our ambition to provide end users with
superior mobile user experiences. When designing solutions and services that
take advantage of wireless technology, Ixonos works with all major software
platforms as well as on a platform-independent basis. However, our
development work is not based on technology but on innovating new solutions
and creating new, positive user experiences.
Links:
- Ixonos' website: http://www.ixonos.com
- Ixonos on Twitter: http://twitter.com/IxonosTweets
- Ixonos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/IxonosOnline
- Tizen: https://www.tizen.org
Ixonos is a creative mobile solutions company. We develop wireless
technologies, software and solutions for connected devices and mobile
services. Together with our corporate customers, we design products and
services that let consumers enjoy inspiring mobile experiences. We enhance
the competitiveness of our customer companies by enabling superior user
experiences as well as faster time-to-market for their devices and services.
We have offices in Finland, China, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Great Britain,
Slovakia, South Korea and the U.S. Ixonos Plc is listed on NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki Ltd. In 2010, the company's turnover was 84.9 million euros and its
operating profit was 5.3 million euros.
For more information, please contact:
Ixonos:
- Kari Happonen, President and CEO, tel. +358-400-700-761,
kari.happonen@ixonos.com
- Antti Aumo, Vice President, Global Marketing, tel.
+358-40-505-0477, antti.aumo@ixonos.com
Source: Ixonos
.