Ireland: Rococo Software Raises Fresh Capital for Growth.Rococo Software, the global leader in Bluetooth A wireless personal area network (WPAN) standard for short-range transmission of digital voice and data. Bluetooth is widely used for hands-free cellphone operation, including wireless headsets and connecting to Bluetooth-enabled automobiles that turn the car's audio system into a wireless technology infrastructure for mobile phones, today announced that it has successfully raised new capital following from the placement of new shares in the company. The new investment will be used to accelerate Rococo's activities to expand the usage of Bluetooth applications on mobile phones and other devices, and increase the shipment of Rococo's software globally. As pioneers in Java and Bluetooth technology, Rococo created the world's first software developer tools and infrastructure software based on the JSR JSR Java Specification Request JSR J Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Virginia) JSR Journal of Sedimentary Research JSR Jump to Subroutine (6502 processor instruction) 82 standard for Java and Bluetooth technology. Rococo has continued to innovate in·no·vate v. in·no·vat·ed, in·no·vat·ing, in·no·vates v.tr. To begin or introduce (something new) for or as if for the first time. v.intr. To begin or introduce something new. and lead the market with its Impronto range of tools and licensing kits. There are now more than 100 million mobile phones shipped by major manufacturers such as Samsung, Motorola (Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, www.motorola.com) A leading manufacturer of semiconductor devices, electronics, telecommunications and satellite systems. Founded in Chicago in 1928 by Paul V. , Panasonic
"When we helped create the JSR82 standard, we envisaged a time when most phones would have Bluetooth on board, and developers could create exciting new connected applications", said Sean O Sullivan, Rococo's 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. , "That time has arrived, and we plan to help spur the next phase of innovation by giving handset The part of the telephone that contains the speaker and the microphone. On a desktop phone, the part you hold in your hand is the handset. On a cellphone, the entire phone is the handset. See multihandset cordless and headset. manufacturers and software developers a new generation of rich Java/Bluetooth tools and APIs." Bluetooth technology has become a "must have" feature for mobile phones and Rococo's new roadmap will enable developers to incorporate Bluetooth in to a wider range of new applications. The new roadmap includes higher level software frameworks to enable phones manufacturers and developers to quickly roll out peer-to-peer gaming and social proximity solutions and it is also designed to tap the new Bluetooth low energy specification, anticipated for release in late 2009. By enabling the creation of new healthcare and sporting services and applications that connect devices such as fitness equipment , watches and remote controls directly to the mobile phone, Rococo, with the support from their international partners, will work to promote and deliver these new services and applications globally. "Rococo helped lead the way in connecting Java to Bluetooth,' said Michael Foley This article is about the Australian rugby player. For the Irish footballer, see Michael Foley (footballer). This article is about the Australian rugby player. For the American guitarist, see Michael Foley (musician). , Ph.D., executive director of the Bluetooth SIG. "With so many wireless applications being developed in Java, we are excited to see Rococo continue to push to put the power of Bluetooth in the hands of the millions of Java developers world wide. We are looking forward to seeing them create new apps that will delight consumers." Manager of Enterprise Ireland's Software Division Jennifer Condon, added: "Rococo, an Enterprise Ireland This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. client company, is poised to become a leading niche supplier of Bluetooth infrastructure technolog Copyright : Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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