Sony Ericsson Joins the WiMAX Forum(R)

This is a few days old but I didn't post it cause I was looking for the official press release from Sony Ericsson. Anyways here it is from prnewswire. This doesn't mean too much at the moment but it is a step in the right direction. Sony Ericsson WIMAX devices....mmmmmmm

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Ericsson, a
worldwide provider of PC cards, today announced it has become a member of
the WiMAX Forum(R). WiMAX(TM) allows high-speed internet access from
laptops, phones or other mobile devices over larger distances than previous
technologies such as Wi-Fi.
The WiMAX Forum is an industry-led non-profit organization comprising
more than 440 companies committed to promoting and certifying interoperable
WiMAX products. WiMAX products are designed to deliver wireless broadband
services to both residential customers and businesses by creating economies
of scale made possible by standards-based, interoperable products.
A complete list of current WiMAX Forum members is found here:
http://www.wimaxforum.org/about/Current_Members/.
"Sony Ericsson is committed to delivering state-of-the-art
technological services and solutions to our customers," said Mats Lindoff,
Chief Technology Officer, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. "Sony
Ericsson's membership in the WiMAX Forum is a logical step as we seek to
understand the technology and the opportunities in the marketplace."
About WiMAX Forum(R)
The WiMAX Forum(R) is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization
formed to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability of
broadband wireless products based upon the harmonized IEEE 802.16/ETSI
HiperMAN standard. A WiMAX Forum goal is to accelerate the introduction of
these systems into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) products are
interoperable and support broadband fixed, portable and mobile services.
Along these lines, the WiMAX Forum works closely with service providers and
regulators to ensure that WiMAX Forum Certified systems meet customer and
government requirements.
About Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications serves the global communications
market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories and PC-
cards. Established as a joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in 2001, with
global corporate functions located in London, the company employs over
7,500 people worldwide, including R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China and
America. Sony Ericsson celebrated the 5th anniversary of the start of the
joint venture on 1st October, 2006.
Sony Ericsson is the global title sponsor of the Women's Tennis
Association, and works with the Association to promote the Sony Ericsson
WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year. For more information on Sony
Ericsson, please visit http://www.sonyericsson.com/us/press.
Legal
"WiMAX Forum" is a registered trademark of the WiMAX Forum. "WiMAX,"
the WiMAX Forum logo, "WiMAX Forum Certified," and the WiMAX Forum
Certified logo are trademarks of the WiMAX Forum.
Sony is the trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM
Ericsson.
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
(C) 2007 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. All rights reserved.