C Technologies' Subsidiary, Anoto, and Sonera Study Possibilities for Co-Operation.Business Editors STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2001 Anoto and Sonera will together evaluate services with the aim of integrating these into the Sonera product portfolio and offers to subscribers. If the parties enter into a closer co-operation the revenue model will be based on a division of the revenue from the services whereby Anoto is providing the infrastructure together with some basic services basic services, n.pl frequently insurance companies split dental procedures into basic and major categories. Basic services usually consist of diagnostic, preventive, and routine restorative dental services. and Sonera will investigate the possibility of developing and expanding the services further. "This combination - paper, pen, and mobile services - is a very interesting concept, with very extensive application potential in today's, and in the third generation's, mobile network," says Jari Mielonen, CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. , Sonera. "We are very pleased to be able to study possibilities for co-operation with Sonera, as they are one of the leading operators with a new approach. They are also well positioned to handle those services necessary to make the third generation mobile network a success," says Christer Fahraeus, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Anoto AB. The initial collaboration is strategically very important for Anoto, as it is the first time an agreement has been entered into with an operator who deals with end customers. Anoto's concept of digital, paper-based services is built on three cornerstones: paper bearing Anoto's pattern, digital pens with Bluetooth communication, and services that are offered to customers through a mobile operator. Anoto has previously initiated a number of joint ventures with partners in the paper and pen field. A collaborative agreement with Ericsson Microsoft Mobile Venture was also published recently. Their MOSOtm platform, intended for operators, will have integrated Anoto functionality. Sonera Corporation (HEX:SRA SrA abbr. senior airman , NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :SNRA SNRA Sawtooth National Recreation Area (Idaho) SNRA Swedish National Road Administration SNRA Système National de Recherche Agricole ) is an international forerunner in mobile communications and mobile-based services and applications. By combining its expertise in mobile communications, the internet and service provision, Sonera aims to develop into a global communications operator and provider of transaction and content services. The company also provides advanced data communications solutions to businesses, and fixed network voice services in Finland and its nearby areas. In 2000, Sonera's revenues amounted to eur 2.05 billion, and profit before extraordinary items and taxes was eur 1.86 billion. Sonera employs more than 11,200 people. www.sonera.com Anoto AB was founded in Lund, Sweden in late 1999 as a subsidiary of C Technologies AB, which is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange The Stockholm Stock Exchange (Swedish: Stockholmsbörsen) is a stock exchange located in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 1863 [1] it is the primary securities exchange of the Nordic Countries. O-list (Attract 40). The company currently has about one hundred employees working in offices in Lund, Stockholm, Boston, and Tokyo. Ericsson holds an important minority stake in Anoto and is also represented on the board. Anoto AB focuses on research and development as well as marketing for the various aspects of Anoto TM technology and in creating a de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for digital paper. Anoto TM technology comprises a combination of a so-called intelligent pen, proprietary patterns, advanced image processing, Bluetooth wireless technology and an information infrastructure. Hand-written notes can be stored, graphic e-mails sent, and electronic orders placed using nothing other than a pen and paper. Users can communicate with anyone who has a cellphone (CELLular telePHONE) The first ubiquitous wireless telephone. Originally analog, all new cellular systems are digital, which has enabled the cellphone to turn into a smartphone that has access to the Internet. , PC, hand-held computer or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). . www.anoto.com C Technologies AB (publ) is a young, Swedish IT-company with cutting-edge expertise within the fields of digital camera technology, image processing, and digital pens. The Company's primary product is the C-Pen scanning pen, which has received several important international awards for best IT product. The C-Pen scans, stores, processes, and wirelessly transmits text to a PC. The pen can also translate, send e-mail, SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. and facsimiles as well as read barcodes. Today, the C Technologies Group with its head office in Lund, Sweden, employs about 200 people. Major shareholders include Company founder Christer Fahraeus, State Street Bank, Ericsson Mobile Communications and, SEB Noun 1. SEB - a form of staphylococcal enterotoxin that has been used as an incapacitating agent in biological warfare staphylococcal enterotoxin B Fonder. C Technologies is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange O-list (Attract 40). www.ctechnologies.se www.cpen.com ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/02/14/20010214BIT00710/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/02/14/20010214BIT00710/bit0001.pdf |
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