Zi and Shima join forces to support mobile manufacturing
CALGARY, ALBERTA--Zi Corporation (NASDAQ: ZICA) (TSE: ZIC), a leading provider of intelligent interface solutions, today announced that it has entered into a marketing agreement for its eZiText(TM) predictive text input technology with design company, Shima Communication A/S. Specializing in complete wireless terminal solutions, Shima targets both new and existing mobile manufacturing companies.
The agreement will see Shima promote Zi's eZiText(TM) embedded software to their world-wide customer base, and integrate Zi's user interface solutions into designs for their customers which would license directly from Zi.
"Asian manufacturers are realizing the benefit of outsourcing mobile device development, and we are well-positioned to provide the design and production expertise they require," said, Mr. Peer Lohmann, Strategic Business Director, Shima. "With Zi's depth and breadth in text input for the worldwide marketplace, we are now able to offer this value-added embedded software component to complete our total offering. We have worked together with Zi on a number of implementations with Chinese manufacturers.
During 2001, Zi and Shima worked together extensively to deliver a comprehensive solution incorporating Zi's eZiText(TM) for Guangzhou Southern High Tech Co. Ltd. (Soutec). Design and integration work for this implementation has been completed and delivery of handsets to the marketplace is anticipated soon.
"With the trend towards increased outsourcing of mobile device design, production and manufacture, this is an important development for Zi Corporation. New manufacturers rely on Shima for their expertise and familiarity with the latest interface solutions," says Russell McHugh, General Manager, Europe, Zi Corporation. "The Shima solution demonstrates the increased emphasis all OEMs now give to device Usability. By integrating eZiText, Shima is able to offer a more complete and flexible user experience. We are proud of Shima's endorsement of eZiText."
About Shima Communication A/S
Established in 1999, Shima is a design company offering total solutions for wireless terminal development including setup of production and support. Shima offers manufacturers services including development of GSM/GPRS terminals/modules and integrated solutions, GSM/GPRS production solutions and product support tools. Shima offers to take full responsibility for type approval, field testing and production enterprise solutions.
Shima has customers worldwide. |
