Ericsson to connect Panasonic Toughbooks with mobile broadband
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* All new Panasonic Toughbook models will feature Ericsson´s mobile broadband
module
* Toughbook notebooks and tablets - used in the toughest environments - will
now offer the benefits of embedded mobile broadband
* The HSPA module offers download speeds of up to 21Mbps and upload speeds
reaching 5.8Mbps
* The first Panasonic Toughbook models, the CF-53 and CF-31 mk2, are already
available
All users of new Panasonic Toughbook models launched in 2011 will enjoy access
to a flawless internet connection, even in the most inhospitable environments,
thanks to Ericsson´s (NASDAQ: ERIC) F5521gw embedded HSPA Evolution mobile
broadband module.
The Panasonic Toughbook has led the market for rugged laptops for nine years and
has 65.3 percent of the European market (2010, VDC). Panasonic Toughbooks, which
come in both notebook and tablet models, are built to withstand drops, spills,
dust and grime, and are used in the toughest environments - ranging from
construction sites to the tallest mountaintops - around the world. In these
extreme conditions, often far from any fixed connection, mobile connectivity is
crucial to effective communications.
Stephen Yeo, Marketing Director, Panasonic Computer Products Europe, says:
"Ericsson´s F5521gw module is an ideal addition to our market-leading Panasonic
Toughbooks. The long battery life, low power consumption, high performance and
cost-effectiveness are exactly what Toughbook users need as they work in
environments that would destroy the average laptop."
, Vice President, Ericsson Mobile Broadband Modules, says: "Ericsson has a
vision of more than 50 billion connected devices by 2020, and Ericsson mobile
broadband modules will play an important part in connecting every segment of our
society. Ericsson ConsumerLab research shows that, regardless of the device they
use, many people are discovering how difficult life is when they are not
continuously connected. Internet everywhere is becoming a prerequisite for
consumers as well as professional users. Devices will therefore be required to
work in increasingly varied environments and situations, and Ericsson can help
ensure those experiences are of the highest quality."
The latest Panasonic Toughbook models are already available, and more products
will be launched throughout 2011. Panasonic Toughbooks feature the Windows 7
operating system and Intel processors.
When launched in September 2010, the F5521gw module was the world´s first
embedded mobile broadband module specifically designed for notebooks and other
consumer electronics to support 21Mbps HSPA Evolution networks. The module comes
in a standard PCI Express Mini Card format. Two new modules in even smaller and
thinner form factors, also supporting 21Mbps download speeds, will be available
later this year to fit even smaller devices, such as media players and personal
navigation devices. The F5521gw module is based on the proven ST-Ericsson Thor
21Mbps thin modem, which works on both WCDMA/HSPA and GSM/EDGE networks.
Notes to editors:
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Ericsson is the world´s leading provider of technology and services to telecom
operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and
provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the
leading position in managed services. The company´s portfolio comprises mobile
and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and
multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony
Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich
personal mobile devices.
Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in an all-
communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business
solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated
revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with
the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX,
Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.
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