Zi and Wavecom join forces to market eZiText(TM) globally
CALGARY, March 16 /CNW/ - Zi Corporation (NASDAQ: ZICA) (TSE: ZIC) and
Wavecom S.A. (NASDAQ:WVCM) (Nouveau March?: WAVECOM) today announced a global
marketing agreement to promote eZiText(TM), Zi's intuitive input technology
for information and Internet appliances.
``Wavecom's decision to promote eZiText(TM) to their customers and
licensees is a significant recognition of the acceptance of eZiText(TM) as a
leading input solution,' commented Michael Lobsinger, chairman and chief
executive officer, Zi Corporation. ``Wavecom will recommend Zi's user
interface and text entry expertise to their customers as a part of their
WISMO(TM) solution.'
WISMO(TM), which stands for Wireless Standard Module, is a compact, fully
integrated device containing all of the software, hardware and other
technology needed to implement a wireless telecommunications standard.
Designed for use in a wide variety of systems and wireless terminals, WISMOs
modules constitute complete implementation of the GSM Phase 2+ standard in the
900, 1800 and 1900 MHz bands.
``We are always looking for differentiating elements to further enhance
the value of our solution,' says Aram Hekimian, chief executive officer of
Wavecom. ``Zi's expertise in global smart text entry for Arabic, Chinese,
Japanese as well as the major European languages adds great value to our
offering for all segments of mobile phones.'
Wavecom is a leading developer of digital wireless standard modules.
Founded in 1993 and headquartered near Paris in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Wavecom
designs, develops, manufactures and sells a range of fully integrated plug-in
modules for GSM and GPRS communications. Divided into three distinct lines -
WISMO modules, external modems and integrated modems - all Wavecom products
are based on its unique WISMO(TM) technology. Wavecom is publicly traded on
the Nouveau March? exchange in Paris and the NASDAQ exchange in the US. For
more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.wavecom.com. |
