Intel and Nokia Join Forces

Computer chip making giant, Intel, and the world’s largest mobile phone producer, Nokia, has announced that they will be collaborating to bring about new computer and mobile technology like no other.  This new partnership will allow Intel to break into the cell phone industry.  At the same time, Nokia will get its chance to be able explore new areas in the computing field. 

It is a smart move by Intel as they probably realize mobility is essential for many consumers these days.  Smartphones are extremely popular because it allows people to do practically anything they would do on a computer at home on the road.  Of course they won’t replace a desktop computer just yet but people have access to everyday tasks like checking emails, reading the latest news, watch some videos, listen to music, play games, or even surf the internet.  It is not known what type of devices they have in stored for the future but Mr. Oistamo said "We will explore new ideas in designs, materials and displays that will go far beyond devices and services on the market today.”(Shiels, 2009).

Another part of the collaboration includes cooperation in several open source software to develop common technologies to use in Moblin and Maemo projects.  These Linux-based operating systems will be used to run future mobile devices. (Intel News Release, 2009).

Intel has also licensed Nokia’s modem technologies.  This allows Intel to incorporate its broadband wireless technologies with that of Nokia’s and deliver it in future mobility offerings. (Intel News Release, 2009). 

The banding of the two technological giants will bring out innovative ideas which will be incorporated into future mobile computing devices. Chief mobile analyst at Frost & Sullivan, Gerry Purdy, said "The direction we are heading is more computing power. We are seeing some exciting iPhone-like capability out there like graphics interactivity, multi-touch, video, lots of multi-media and the like.”(Shiels, 2009).  It may be awhile before their first device comes out so in the mean time we’ll just have to sit back and wait.     

References

Intel News Release. (2009, June 23). Intel and Nokia Announce Strategic Relationship to Shape Next Era of Mobile Computing Innovation. Retrieved June 23, 2009, from Intel Web site: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20090623corp_b.htm?iid=pr1_releasepri_20090623rb

Shiels, M. (June 2009). Intel and Nokia band together. Retrieved June 23, 2009, from BBC News Web site: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8114059.stm