Mobile Broadband in Windows 8 Simplified by Ericsson and Microsoft
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* New protocol led by Ericsson with Microsoft simplifies adoption of mobile
broadband for notebooks and tablets on Windows 8
* Consumer expectations of always-on connectivity more easily met
* New generation of mobile broadband modules from Ericsson support this
protocol in Windows 8
A protocol proposed by Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) makes it easier for manufacturers
to bring mobile broadband to people buying notebooks and tablets. The
collaborative development of the protocol is an industry effort within USB
Implementers Forum.
Device manufacturers who implement the protocol will no longer need to install
drivers for embedded mobile broadband connectivity or a connection manager -
support for the protocol will be included in Windows 8. The new generation of
mobile broadband modules from Ericsson supports this protocol, which is being
demonstrated this week at the Microsoft BUILD conference in the United States.
Mats Norin, head of Ericsson Mobile Broadband Modules, says: "This open
communication protocol helps to save both time and cost for notebook and tablet
makers. This is true also for the end user, enabling constant connectivity and
simpler updates rather than separate downloads from manufacturer web sites."
Ericsson also worked with silicon partners like AMD, Intel,, NVIDIA and Texas
Instruments. The result is that Ericsson's mobile broadband modules supporting
the protocol help make the adoption of mobile broadband for the Windows 8-based
PC ecosystem smooth.
Norin continues: "As consumers are buying notebooks, netbooks, tablets and other
consumer electronics, their expectations on connectivity go up. Ericsson
believes in embedded connectivity to help consumers get what they want faster
and in the simplest possible way."
The protocol will be demonstrated in reference devices at the Microsoft BUILD
conference taking place in Anaheim, California September 13-16.
The new feature will be available on all Ericsson modules starting with the
F5321gw, H5321gw and C5621gw and beyond after the final release of Windows 8.
ERICSSON MOBILE BROADBAND MODULES AND MATS NORIN
Notes to editors:
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http://www.usb.org/about
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Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom
operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and
provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the
leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises mobile
and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and
multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony
Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich
personal mobile devices.
Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in an all-
communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business
solutions. Working in 180 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated
revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with
the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX,
Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.
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Mats Norin:
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h5321 module:
http://hugin.info/1061/R/1545760/474052.png
MobileBB_MicrosoftBuild in pdf:
http://hugin.info/1061/R/1545760/474054.pdf
c5621 module:
http://hugin.info/1061/R/1545760/474051.png
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