Press Releases
11.08.2005
JBlend™ powers All Six Models of FOMA™ 902i Series from NTT DoCoMo
TOKYO - November 8, 2005 -
Aplix Corporation (TSE: 3727) announces that all six models in NTT DoCoMo's 902i Series of FOMA™ mobile phones will be preloaded with the DoJa platform jointly developed by the two companies. All six 3G phone models will be powered by Aplix's JBlend™ Java™ platform.
The two companies have been working to develop the new Java platform exclusively for FOMA handsets, with the goal of reducing time-to-market for these advanced 3G Java phones. The new 902i Series handsets mark a milestone as the first products to include the new Java platform. As mobile phone makers equip their products with increasingly sophisticated functionality, the new platform will accomplish two things. First, it is greatly expected to reduce the number of steps required in testing Java applications, thereby reducing the development time of the new phone models. Second, it is greatly expected to benefit content providers by increasing interoperability through a standardized Java platform.
"We are very happy to have this opportunity to work with DoCoMo on the jointly developed Java platform utilized in all six models of its 902i Series handsets. Each of these models will be filled with features that should appeal strongly to consumers," said Ryu Koriyama, CEO of Aplix. "The further evolution of the Java platform will be an indispensable element as FOMA handsets continue to add increasingly complicated functionality. Looking ahead, we hope to strengthen our partnership with DoCoMo and to play a vital role in product development together with many handset manufacturers. We also hope to be able to provide solutions in the form of new Java services that fulfill end users' requirements."
Java technology is gathering momentum as a technical platform for household devices in this era of ubiquitous computing. JBlend is our unique Java platform enabling never before seen features on mobile phones, and increasingly on digital devices. JBlend has already been deployed on over 129 million devices around the world. Aplix continues its innovative efforts to contribute to the development of consumer products that are even more appealing and easier to use than those we have today.
- About Aplix Corporation
Aplix Corporation is the global leader in deploying Java technology in mobile phones. Aplix was first established in 1986 and has been a Sun Java licensee since 1996. Aplix was publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Mothers) in 2003. On August 24, 2004 Aplix and the Taiwan based company iaSolution finalized the integration of the corporations.
Headquarters: Tokyo
Regional offices: San Francisco, Munich, Taipei, Shanghai, Beijing, and Korea(in progress)
For more information, please visit: www.aplix.co.jp/ and www.iasolution.net/ - About the JBlend™ Platform
The JBlend™ platform is the de facto solution for running Java applications and services in consumer electronics devices, including mobile phones. The platform has been licensed by over 30 companies as of December 2004.
- JBlend™ technology:
- Sets the pace by maintaining market leadership through innovation.
- Has proven results, enabling first-to-market deliveries for our customers.
- Over 129 million mobile phones and consumer electronics devices have been shipped with JBlend™ as of June 2005.
- Press Contact
Akiko Sharp Doi
Aplix Corporation
Email: pr@aplixcorp.com
Phone: +1-415-558-8800
http://www.aplix.co.jp/
* JBlend and all related trademarks thereto are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aplix Corporation in Japan and other countries.
* Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
* "FOMA" is trademark or registered trademark of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan and other countries.
* NTT DoCoMo's FOMA service is only available to subscribers in Japan.
* All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
