LG Signs Mobile Collaboration Deal with Microsoft

LG Electronics and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a collaboration in Mobile Convergence. The agreement ensures continued collaboration in R&D, marketing, applications, and services in the field of converged mobile devices.

"This agreement between LG and Microsoft will create critical momentum in the industry," said Yong Nam at the announcement ceremony. "With this partnership, mobile computing will truly become an everyday reality, and LG and Microsoft will be at the forefront of it."

"This MoU further strengthens Microsoft relationship with LG and demonstrates our joint commitment to delivering the most innovative mobile experiences to our customers," said Steve Ballmer. "We are excited that leading mobility solutions providers, such as LG, are aligning with our vision for mobility."

The agreement ensures continued strategic collaboration in R&D, marketing, applications, and services in the field of converged mobile devices. The proposed partnership also reflects both companiesÃ' commitment to leverage best-in-class technology, resources and expertise by joining forces with leading players in key markets.

In particular, LG has set itself mid to long term goals and documentaries number of products, R&D, marketing, and service to meet these goals.

Posted to the site on 3rd November 2008