Daily Archive: July 20, 2007

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Ericsson and United Nations to Provide Wireless Emergency

July 20, 2007

Ericsson announced it has extended its cooperation with the United Nations to aid and improve emergency response by leveraging technological progress in telecommunications. Ericsson will provide a complete mobile telecommunications solution that can be rapidly deployed to selected humanitarian operations and that will be installed, operated and maintained by Ericsson employees.

For the past seven years, Ericsson has contributed equipment and expertise to enhance the United Nations’ capacity during relief operations, partnering with their Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in order to coordinate support to multiple humanitarian organizations. The partnership has evolved since it was formed in 2000, today primarily focusing on rapid deployment of telecommunications services to areas hit by disaster, and on continuously improving these based on lessons learned from previous deployments.
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Cellphones / News

Skype Available for Nokia N800 Internet Tablet

July 20, 2007

Skype(TM) is now available on the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet, bringing Skype conversations anywhere in the world where there is an available wireless internet connection (WiFi).

“Skype is the recognized leader in internet calling, with more than 196 million registered users worldwide. The Nokia N800 gives people easy access to the Internet and it’s a natural step that they will want to make Skype calls away from their desktop.” said Ari Virtanen, Vice President, Convergence Products, Nokia. “Consumers can now start enjoying the benefits of Skype on the Nokia N800 and experience a free and easy way to stay in touch with friends, family and business colleagues around the world.”
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Accessories / Bluetooth

Nokia Speakerphone HF-300

July 20, 2007

Having a conversation in and out of the car is about as simple as talking to yourself, thanks to Nokia’s first speakerphone, the stylish Nokia Speakerphone HF-300. This detachable Bluetooth speakerphone hosts a powerful speaker and microphone. Its audio quality is enhanced even more with Digital Signal Processing (DSP), canceling out excess noises and echoes. No need to concern yourself with the power button – this clever device knows when to turn off (auto power off) after you stop talking.

“We are committed to providing convenient communications in the car – and out of it too. The beauty of the Nokia Speakerphone HF-300 is in its mobility, it goes where you go, when you want to talk. We are excited to have the speakerphone as part of our expanding enhancements portfolio to meet the needs of our consumers,” said Wolfgang Gärtner, senior category manager, Nokia Automotive.
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