The module also has a GPS receiver, to be used together with positioning applications. Toshiba plans to release first laptops equipped with Ericsson's mobile broadband modules in the second half of 2008.

Mats Norin, vice president of mobile broadband modules at Ericsson, said: "With the integration of our mobile broadband module into Toshiba's business laptops we are supporting Toshiba's vision of offering real mobile broadband connectivity to business users."

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The module also has a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver, to be used together with positioning applications, Ericsson added.

Toshiba plans to release the first laptops equipped with Ericsson's Mobile Broadband Modules in the second half of 2008.

Ericsson, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, provides technology and services to telecomms operators all over the world.

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Through the partnership announced today, Toshiba and Ericsson will bring together extensive expertise in their respective fields. Thomas Teckentrup, General Manager Toshiba Computer Systems Division Europe, comments "Toshiba and Ericsson complement each other very well. While Toshiba has a strong position in the business laptop market, Ericsson has a lot of experience in the mobile broadband business. Through this partnership, we will create products that are greatly beneficial to our customers, assisting them in every aspect of their business lives."

"With the integration of our Mobile Broadband Module into Toshiba's business laptops we are supporting Toshiba's vision of offering real mobile broadband connectivity to business users" Mats Norin, Vice President Mobile Broadband Modules, Ericsson, says.

Users of Toshiba business laptops will soon benefit from Ericsson's latest wireless broadband technologies (HSPA) with modules allowing data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps in the downlink and up to 2.0 Mbps in the uplink[3]. The module also has a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver, to be used together with positioning applications. Toshiba plans to release first laptops equipped with Ericsson's Mobile Broadband Modules in second half of 2008. The company has a long history of pioneering latest technologies: In 2006 Toshiba launched its first 3G embedded laptop.

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About Toshiba

The Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a leading vendor for mobile computing solutions. Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, the Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toshiba Corporation, one of the world's largest computer and electronics companies. Toshiba Corporation is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products and power systems. The company's integration of these wide-ranging capabilities assures its position as an innovator in advanced components, products and systems. Toshiba has more than 191,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of US$ 60 billion (FY2007).

[1] According to GSA as of June 2008
[2]  "Adoption of HSPA and mobile broadband access in the enterprise
market", Disruptive Analysis, October 2007
[3] Actual accessible data rates depend on network performance

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"We designed the Portege G810 as a stylish touch screen Windows Mobile phone, ideal for both mobile-working and socializing, as it combines a powerful operating system with an incredibly user-friendly interface," said Bertrand Issard, Head of Product Planning & Strategy, Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd. "We turned to Spb Software, with their extensive Windows Mobile software and usability expertise, to support us in creating a highly intuitive user interface for our Portege G810," he concludes.

Noted noted Fabio Falzea, acting as Mobile Communications Business Lead, Microsoft Central & Eastern Europe Area: "Microsoft is committed to support a vibrant partner ecosystem and always delivers opportunities to create solutions that meet a wide range of Windows Mobile customers' needs. The Toshiba - Spb synergy is one good example of the rich benefits the Microsoft ecosystem secures to the market, where partners are able to complement each other's strengths and deliver new innovative and rich experiences on Windows Mobile platform."

The Toshiba Touch Interface has been localized into 13 languages and has been embedded into the operating system.

Spb Software House designs software for the experience of using Windows Mobile phones.

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