Synchronica the international provider of next-generation mobile messaging services has entered into $1.5 billion deal with a China handset manufacturer based in China, to bundle Synchronica’s mobile gateway onto its portfolio of low and ultra-low-cost MediaTek powered handsets.
The company said it expects to announce further MediaTek-based contract wins throughout the year. Synchronica anticipates delivery to the customer by the end of April 2012.
"We’re thrilled to have successfully built this relationship with a leading Chinese manufacturer,” says Simon Taylor, Synchronica's EVP for International Sales and Business Development. “The size of this initial order illustrates the customer’s eagerness in using Synchronica-powered messaging as a way of differentiating their products.
“We’re already working closely together on developing innovative ‘go to market’ strategies and exploring ideas to further enhance our partnership”. According to ABI Research, more than 360 million ultra-low-cost and 249 million low-cost mobile phones are expected to ship by 2015.
“This is a complete set of technical and commercial resources which enable MediaTek device manufacturers to effortlessly integrate push email, IM and social networking onto their low-cost handsets. Importantly, our MediaTek Tool kit provides Synchronica with a key competitive advantage, said Angus Dent, Synchronica's Chief Executive Officer. |