Intel and Nokia merge software platforms for future computing devices

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MeeGo* enables an open ecosystem for rapid development of exciting new userexperiencesNEWS HIGHLIGHTS:- Global leaders Intel Corporation and Nokia merge Moblin and Maemo to createMeeGo*, a Linux-based software platform that will support multiple hardwarearchitectures across the broadest range of device segments, including pocketablemobile computers, netbooks, tablets, mediaphones, connected TVs and in-vehicleinfotainment systems.- MeeGo offers the Qt application development environment, and builds on thecapabilities of the Moblin core operating system and reference user experiences.Using Qt, developers can write once to create applications for a variety ofdevices and platforms, and market them through Nokia's Ovi Store and IntelAppUpSM Center.- MeeGo will be hosted by the Linux Foundation and governed using the bestpractices of the open source development model. The first release of MeeGo isexpected in the second quarter of 2010 with devices launching later in the year.- Nokia and Intel expect MeeGo to be adopted widely by global devicemanufacturers, network operators, semiconductor companies, software vendors anddevelopers.Espoo, Finland and Santa Clara, CA, USA - In a significant development in theconvergence of communications and computing, Intel Corporation and Nokia aremerging their popular Moblin and Maemo software platforms. This will create aunified Linux-based platform that will run on multiple hardware platforms acrossa wide range of computing devices, including pocketable mobile computers,netbooks, tablets, mediaphones, connected TVs and in-vehicle infotainmentsystems. Called MeeGo, the open software platform will accelerate industryinnovation and time-to-market for a wealth of new Internet-based applicationsand services and exciting user experiences. MeeGo-based devices from Nokia andother manufacturers are expected to be launched later this year.This announcement strengthens the Nokia and Intel relationship, and builds onthe companies' broad strategic collaboration announced in June 2009. Intel andNokia now invite participation in MeeGo from existing Maemo and Moblin globalcommunities and across the communications and computing industries. "Our vision for seamlessly communicating between computing devices from thehome, auto, office or your pocket is taking a big step forward today with theintroduction of MeeGo," said Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini. "This is afoundational step in our evolving relationship with Nokia. The merging of thesetwo important assets into an open source platform is critical toward providing aterrific experience across a variety of devices and gaining cross- industrysupport.""MeeGo will drive an even wider range of Internet computing and communicationexperiences for consumers, on new types of mobile devices," said Olli-PekkaKallasvuo, CEO, Nokia. "Through open innovation, MeeGo will create an ecosystemthat is second to none, drawing in players from different industries. It willsupport a range of business models across the value chain, building on theexperience and expertise of Nokia, Intel and all those who will join us. Simplyput, MeeGo heralds a new era of mobile computing."MeeGo blends the best of Maemo with the best of Moblin to create an openplatform for multiple processor architectures. MeeGo builds on the capabilitiesof the Moblin core OS and its support for a wide range of device types andreference user experiences, combined with the momentum of Maemo in the mobileindustry and the broadly adopted Qt application and UI framework for softwaredevelopers.MeeGo also unites the robust worldwide Maemo and Moblin applications ecosystemsand open source communities. For developers, MeeGo extends the range of targetdevice segments for their applications. Using Qt for application developmentmeans that they can write applications once and easily deploy them on MeeGo andacross other platforms, for example, on Symbian.The Ovi Store will be the channel to market for apps and content for all Nokiadevices, including MeeGo and Symbian-based, with Forum Nokia providing developersupport across all Nokia device platforms. The Intel AppUpSM Center will be thepath to market for Intel-based MeeGo devices from other device manufacturers,with the Intel® Atom(TM) Developer Program providing support for applicationstargeting devices in a variety of categories.The MeeGo software platform, running on high-performance devices, will deliver arange of Internet, computing and communication experiences, with visually richgraphics, multitasking and multimedia capabilities and the best applicationperformance. Since MeeGo runs on multiple device types, people can keep theirfavorite applications when they change devices, so they are not locked into onekind of device or those from any individual manufacturer.MeeGo Hosted by the Linux FoundationThe MeeGo software platform will be hosted by the Linux Foundation as a fullyopen source project, encouraging community participation in line with the bestpractices of the open source development model. Intel and Nokia invite therespective members of Maemo.org and Moblin.org to join the combined community atMeeGo.com, as well as encouraging wider participation from the communications,computing and related industries. Developers can begin writing applications forMeeGo in Qt immediately. The first release of MeeGo is targeted for the secondquarter of this year.About IntelIntel [NASDAQ: INTC], the world leader in silicon innovation, developstechnologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people workand live.  Additional information about Intel is available atwww.intel.com/pressroom andhttp://blogs.intel.com .About NokiaNokia is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world's leading maker ofmobile devices. Today, we are connecting people in new and different ways --fusing advanced mobile technology with personalized services to enable people tostay close to what matters to them. We also provide comprehensive digital mapinformation through NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services forcommunications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSIt should be noted that certain statements herein which are not historicalfacts, including, without limitation, those regarding: A) the timing of product,services and solution deliveries; B) our ability to develop, implement andcommercialize new products, services, solutions and technologies; C) our abilityto develop and grow our consumer Internet services business; D) expectationsregarding market developments and structural changes; E) expectations regardingour mobile device volumes, market share, prices and margins; F) expectations andtargets for our results of operations; G) the outcome of pending and threatenedlitigation; H) expectations regarding the successful completion of contemplatedacquisitions on a timely basis and our ability to achieve the set targets uponthe completion of such acquisitions; and I) statements preceded by "believe,""expect," "anticipate," "foresee," "target," "estimate," "designed," "plans,""will" or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These statementsare based on management's best assumptions and beliefs in light of theinformation currently available to it. Because they involve risks anduncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the results that wecurrently expect. Factors that could cause these differences include, but arenot limited to: 1) the deteriorating global economic conditions and relatedfinancial crisis and their impact on us, our customers and end-users of ourproducts, services and solutions, our suppliers and collaborative partners; 2)the development of the mobile and fixed communications industry, as well as thegrowth and profitability of the new market segments that we target and ourability to successfully develop or acquire and market products, services andsolutions in those segments; 3) the intensity of competition in the mobile andfixed communications industry and our ability to maintain or improve our marketposition or respond successfully to changes in the competitive landscape; 4)competitiveness of our product, services and solutions portfolio; 5) our abilityto successfully manage costs; 6) exchange rate fluctuations, including, inparticular, fluctuations between the euro, which is our reporting currency, andthe US dollar, the Japanese yen, the Chinese yuan and the UK pound sterling, aswell as certain other currencies; 7) the success, financial condition andperformance of our suppliers, collaboration partners and customers; 8) ourability to source sufficient amounts of fully functional components,sub-assemblies, software and content without interruption and at acceptableprices; 9) the impact of changes in technology and our ability to develop orotherwise acquire and timely and successfully commercialize complex technologiesas required by the market; 10) the occurrence of any actual or even allegeddefects or other quality, safety or security issues in our products, servicesand solutions; 11) the impact of changes in government policies, trade policies,laws or regulations or political turmoil in countries where we do business; 12)our success in collaboration arrangements with others relating to development oftechnologies or new products, services and solutions; 13) our ability to manageefficiently our manufacturing and logistics, as well as to ensure the quality,safety, security and timely delivery of our products, services and solutions;14) inventory management risks resulting from shifts in market demand; 15) ourability to protect the complex technologies, which we or others develop or thatwe license, from claims that we have infringed third parties' intellectualproperty rights, as well as our unrestricted use on commercially acceptableterms of certain technologies in our products, services and solutions; 16) ourability to protect numerous Nokia, NAVTEQ and Nokia Siemens Networks patented,standardized or proprietary technologies from third-party infringement oractions to invalidate the intellectual property rights of these technologies;17) any disruption to information technology systems and networks that ouroperations rely on; 18) developments under large, multi-year contracts or inrelation to major customers; 19) the management of our customer financingexposure; 20) our ability to retain, motivate, develop and recruit appropriatelyskilled employees; 21) whether, as a result of investigations into allegedviolations of law by some former employees of Siemens AG ("Siemens"), governmentauthorities or others take further actions against Siemens and/or its employeesthat may involve and affect the carrier-related assets and employees transferredby Siemens to Nokia Siemens Networks, or there may be undetected additionalviolations that may have occurred prior to the transfer, or violations that mayhave occurred after the transfer, of such assets and employees that could resultin additional actions by government authorities; 22) any impairment of NokiaSiemens Networks customer relationships resulting from the ongoing governmentinvestigations involving the Siemens carrier-related operations transferred toNokia Siemens Networks; 23) unfavorable outcome of litigations; 24) allegationsof possible health risks from electromagnetic fields generated by base stationsand mobile devices and lawsuits related to them, regardless of merit; as well asthe risk factors specified on pages 11-28 of Nokia's annual report on Form 20-Ffor the year ended December 31, 2008 under Item 3D. "Risk Factors." Otherunknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently provingto be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from those inthe forward-looking statements. Nokia does not undertake any obligation topublicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of newinformation, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.Intel, the Intel logo and Intel Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation in theUnited States and other countries.*MeeGo is a trademark of The Linux Foundation Corporation.Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.NOTE TO EDITORS: Media materials, including a Webcast replay, can be found athttp://events.nokia.com/mwc/ and www.intel.com/pressroom/intel-nokia.For more information about the Linux Foundation visitwww.linuxfoundation.orgMedia Enquiries:NokiaCommunicationsTel. +358 7180 34900Email: press.services(at)nokia.comIntel CorporationClaudine ManganoTel. +1 408 887 2706Email: claudine.a.mangano(at)intel.comwww.nokia.com www.intel.com www.linuxfoundation.org [HUG#1384419] --- End of Message --- NOKIAP.O. Box 226
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