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Mobile content and apps influence $80 billion spend

Stuart — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:02:11 +0100

The full extent of what mobile content and applications (MCA) can bring has been revealed in new research from global telecommunications, media and IT adviser Analysys Mason who has found that it influences $80 billion of mobile spending.

Unicom signs 1,000th mobile customer

Stuart — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:06:26 +0100

Less than four months after launching its mobile proposition Unicom has already sold it to over 1,000 business customers and is aiming to triple numbers by the end of the year.

After exceeding initial mobile sales projections by 47 per cent in the first month, Unicom doubled the number of sales staff to meet the demand for its new product.

HSC’s VIP dealers get technical training

Stuart — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:24:18 +0100

HSC has been busy skilling up its dealers this summer, travelling over 4,000 miles since June the company's consultants have been providing one on one technical training to HSC's VIP dealers, while at the same time holding regional technical training days around the country for the rest of the HSC dealer base.

Samsung Galaxy gets first Android DivX HD certification

Stuart — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:11:00 +0100

Samsung's Galaxy Android-based mobile phone has received its certification for HD video playback at 720p resolution. This makes the Galaxy S is the world's first Android to be DivX Certified for HD and the second overall DivX HD Certified phone, following the successful launch of the Samsung Wave.

3D mobile first on agenda for Intel and Nokia Joint Research Lab

Stuart — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:09:39 +0100

Intel and Nokia are to establish their first collaborative research laboratory, The Intel and Nokia Joint Innovation Centre, at the Centre for Internet Excellence (CIE) at the University of Oulu.

Solid prospects for mobile TV

Stuart — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:08:01 +0100

Shifting consumer behaviour and attitudes resulting in viewers increasingly expecting to access content wherever and whenever they want, will quickly make mobile TV mainstream says a new report Companies and Markets.

Mainline offers dealers a converged bonus

Stuart — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:49:29 +0100

Orange mobile phone distributor Mainline Digital Communications is offering a converged bonus for all new connections in September, giving its dealers yet another opportunity chance to boost revenues.

HSC appoints new head of finance

Stuart — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:47:47 +0100

Mobile distributor HSC has appointed Andrew Dinnivan as the new head of finance with a remit to oversee all aspects of HSC finance, including the payment of dealer commissions, revenue share and all associated processes.

O2 launches eco rating system

Stuart — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:10:27 +0100

Mobile operator O2 has launched a new consumer facing program for scoring its handsets according to their environmental impact. The system, called Eco Rating, has been created in partnership with Forum for the Future, a sustainable development advisory group set up by Jonathon Porritt and Sara Parker, and in consultation with manufacturers.

Data Select secures JCB Toughphone licensing deal

Stuart — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:04:58 +0100

Data Select has announced an exclusive licensing deal to produce mobile phones and accessories carrying the JCB brand, a major manufacturer of construction equipment.

Following on from the original JCB Toughphone, Data Select and JCB have renewed their partnership to deliver a range of new Toughphones.