NEC and NEC Australia Realize New Mobile Music Content Service for Telstra.Tokyo, Japan, Mar 2, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. has announced the release of "music-on-the-move", an innovative new mobile content service for Telstra i-mode users. To bring the site to life, licensing agreements have been secured with major record labels, EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) An electrical disturbance in a system due to natural phenomena, low-frequency waves from electromechanical devices or high-frequency waves (RFI) from chips and other electronic devices. Allowable limits are governed by the FCC. and Warner, as well as local Australian independent labels, Shock Records and Vicious, providing consumers with a diverse array of mobile content. Music of all genres from past and present is available for purchase and download in through the "music on the move" i-mode site, giving Australian mobile phone users instant access to their favourite tracks. The "music-on-the-move" site initially delivers realtones (snippets of high quality digital music) and music industry news to users. This will be followed by the launch of full length music downloads and music videos later in 2006. All content when downloaded can be set as the mobile handset's ringtone The audible sound made by a telephone to announce that a call is coming in. The traditional ringtone was in the 440-480 Hz range, but as cellphone usage grew, it became obvious that ringtone differentiation would become important. , allowing users to personalise their phone with much loved tracks. The site also boasts a comprehensive search engine, allowing users to find the music they want easily and quickly. NEC Corporation's BIGLOBE's vast experience and expertise in delivering mobile content solutions globally has been leveraged to deliver the new content site. Davide Iacovitti, NEC Australia's Mobile Content Manager comments that "the new content service has initially launched on the Telstra i-mode platform. Our aim is to work with other mobile delivery platforms around the globe and develop new applications and content solutions that mobile consumers are craving." EMI boasts an impressive artist line-up including Coldplay, Gorillaz and Missy Higgins. Gareth Isaac, Head of Strategy and Business Development at EMI Australia, comments that "EMI is delighted to be involved with NEC's "music-on-the-move" service. Music fans that use the Telstra i-mode platform can now enjoy EMI's great range of artists on their mobile phones". Warner Music's star signings include Madonna, Rob Thomas Rob Thomas might refer to:
The independent labels provide depth and diversity to the available range of content. Shock Records, Australia's largest independent record label, provides artists such as Ricki-Lee, The Freestylers, Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins 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. , Tiga, Armand Van Helden, Spazzys, Bodyjar, Jose Gonzalez and more. Vicious offers independent dance releases from artists such as Dirty South, mr Timothy, Andy J, Cabin Crew cabin crew cabin n (Aviat) → équipage m , Rogue Traders
Rogue Traders are an Australian electro pop band consisting of James Ash (keyboards), Danny Spencer (guitars), Cameron McGlinchey and Madison Avenue Madison Avenue, celebrated street of Manhattan, borough of New York City. It runs from Madison Square (23d St.) to the Madison Bridge over the Harlem River (138th St.). In the 1940s and 50s, some of the major U.S. . Exclusive flash content and wallpapers sourced by NEC Australia and made available on the "music-on-the-move" site forms another unique feature. The new service adds to NEC Australia's already successful mobile content portfolio for Telstra i-mode. This follows NEC's continued growth in the mobile space in Australia, from the NEC enabled i-mode platform and NEC content solutions to the comprehensive NEC mobile handset line-up. NEC Australia launched "DJ Remix n Hits" in February 2005. Attracting an impressive customer base, "DJ Remix n Hits" is made up of three ringtone and personalisation sites across the English, Chinese and Greek language portfolios of i-mode. About NEC Australia NEC Australia is a provider of superior, affordable products, services and solutions to carriers, business, government and consumers. As a leader in the development of broadband and mobile communications technologies, NEC Australia's strong sales and service focus has propelled the company to the forefront of a new era in communications. Through the provision of new technologies such as plasma displays, data projectors and high-speed broadband connections, NEC Australia also drives innovation into the home. Boasting the largest Research and Development facility in Australia, NEC's commitment to innovation and continued expansion into export markets remains unrivalled. As well as undertaking leading R & D in DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary technologies and third-generation (3G) mobile terminals, NEC Australia's broadband business, Nextep broadband, delivers business grade DSL services for SMEs, corporates and government. For additional information, please visit the NEC Australia or Nextep websites at www.nec.com.au and www.nextep.com.au. About NEC BIGLOBE BIGLOBE, run by NEC, is a leading ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. in Japan, which provides portal and value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. services to the commercial and consumer market. For the commercial market, BIGLOBE provides diverse internet services, combined with solution menus applying NEC's abundant system Integration experience. For the consumer market, BIGLOBE offers full-line connectivity, online security, portal, and communication services. For additional information, please visit http://www.biglobe.ne.jp/. About NEC Corporation NEC Corporation (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 6701)(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 : NIPNY)(UK: NEC.IL) is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network, and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. Ranked as one of the world's top patent-producing companies, NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computers, networking, and electron devices by integrating its technical strengths in IT and networks and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 140,000 people worldwide and had net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight of 4,855 billion yen (approx. $45.4 billion) in the fiscal year that ended in March 2005. For additional information, please visit the NEC website at: http://www.nec.com Source: NEC Corporation Contact: Akiko Shikimori, PR Manager NEC Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) +81-3-3798-6511 a-shikimori@ay.jp.nec.com Lynn Hepple Public & Media Relations Manage NEC Australia Pty Ltd +61-3-9264 3746 0411 563 907 lynn.hepple@nec.com.au Jody Harwood Marketing & Public Relations Assistant NEC Australia Pty Ltd +61-3-9264-3989 jody.harwood@pns.nec.com.au Copyright [c] 2006 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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