Sony Ericsson and Sagem to produce low end phones

March 26, 2007

Sony Ericsson has today announced an agreement with Sagem relating to low end handsets.

The licensing and ODM (Original Developer Manufacturer) agreements concern entry-level GSM, GPRS & EDGE mobile phones. As part of the licensing agreement Sagem Communication will license certain hardware and software technologies related to mobile phone platforms to Sony Ericsson. As part of the ODM agreement Sagem Communication will provide Sony Ericsson with a number of Sony Ericsson branded mobile phones. In addition the two companies will conduct joint development activities.

Howard Lewis, Vice President and Head of PBU (Product Business Unit) Entry at Sony Ericsson comments:

We chose Sagem Communication because their software platforms are mature, scaleable and flexible. In addition we were impressed with the quality and performance of their phones, which have been developed by a skilled workforce. Our co-operation with Sagem Communication will allow us to offer a mature range of phones right from the start.

Written by Patrick Altoft · Filed Under Uncategorized