Qualcomm Licenses IP Header Compression Software

Qualcomm has obtained a production license for Effnet's IP Header Compression software which gives Qualcomm the right to integrate Effnet's software into select future chipsets for CDMA2000 1xEV-DO and WCDMA products.

"This represents a commercial breakthrough for Effnet's IP Header Compression technology and we are extremely pleased to be able to leverage our marketing and sales efforts by connecting with Qualcomm's capabilities and strengths," says Hans Runesten, Managing Director, Effnet AB and CEO of Effnet Holding AB.

Effnet's software helps provide efficient delivery of Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) services over CDMA2000 1xEV-DO and WCDMA networks. Qualcomm and Effnet believe that this collaboration between the two companies will offer wireless equipment manufacturers who support Effnet Header Compression an opportunity for more rapid integration of next generation technology into their products shortening their time to market. Network operators utilizing Effnet Header Compression will also be able to more efficiently deliver content and thereby improve their average revenue per user while at the same time saving on operating expenditures.

"We are pleased to enter into this collaboration with Qualcomm and are confident that Effnet's solution will become a de facto standard for the industry. By choosing Effnet's IP Header Compression manufacturers of wireless infrastructure equipment and network operators will also be able to reduce test and validation cycles of handsets powered by Qualcomm's Mobile Station Modem solutions, allowing operators to quickly and effectively tap into the revenue streams of IP-based services such as VoIP and video telephony," concluded Hans Runesten."

Posted to the site on 15th August 2005