28 May 2008

The S60 Product Creation Community reinforces Sasken’s Symbian and S60 Software offering

Sasken Communication Technologies Limited, a leading player in wireless software solutions and a pioneer in communications R & D outsourcing, announced today that it has joined the S60 Product Creation Community.

The membership is another step that enhances Sasken’s capabilities in providing its customers a one-stop outsourcing partner for developing smartphones.

The Technology Integrator status provides Sasken an opportunity to add value to S60 ecosystem through its multimedia experience. The membership also reinforces Sasken’s associated partnerships, which include Symbian Competence Center, OMAP Technology Center and ARM Approved Design Center.

"Sasken becoming the S60 Licensee is a very positive development that will further develop the global community of software talents contributing to the development of new S60 phones," said Christian Heinz, Director, Product Creation Community, Mobile Software Sales and Marketing, Nokia.

"It is a proud moment for Sasken. The S60 Community membership positions us well as a Symbian Software company. We would be closely associated with the S60 Product Creation Community to develop advanced handsets which will enhance the User experience further.” commented Kannankote Srikanth, President and COO, Sasken Communication Technologies.

Sasken focuses on User experience, Mobile services, Multimedia and Connectivity and aims to be a growth enabler for its customers. Sasken’s service offering includes software development, integration and testing and Hardware & Mechanical design and testing. Sasken’s capabilities are spread across the whole mobile handset software environment and the company’s offerings include complete Multimedia sub-system and Wireless protocol stacks.