Nero, leader in digital media technology, announced today that through its collaboration with Freescale Semiconductor, Inc, consumers will have access to high performance digital multimedia solutions for mobile devices.
Combining Nero's experience in seamless content creation with Freescale's semiconductor expertise, mobile device manufacturers will be able to offer end-users a unique next-generation multimedia experience with applications such as Nero Mobile.
Freescale's i.MX31 multimedia applications processor is designed for long battery life, high performance, seamless content mobility, and advanced multimedia codecs, including Nero Digital and Nero Digital Audio+ H.264/HE-AAC v2.
Nero solutions are optimised to work efficiently on the i.MX31 platform with even the most demanding multimedia material.
"Today's digital multimedia user expects more from their mobile devices," said Patrick Peeters, General Manager EMEA, Nero AG, "and together with Freescale, Nero is able to bring state-of-the-art software to hardware manufacturers who share our dedication to providing innovative, next-generation mobile solutions."
"Freescale is committed to providing a bridge between the digital home and mobile worlds to enable consumers to seamlessly transfer content to mobile devices," said Monica Hamilton, director of wireless developer relations, Freescale. "Nero's focus on developing technology that simplifies the digital lifestyle is refreshing and complementary to our future-focused multimedia solutions."
Nero Mobile uses Nero Digital technology, a recording and playback codec that compresses digital files while maintaining outstanding audio and visual quality. Nero Mobile is the consummate media centre for mobile devices as it transforms mobile phones, PDAs, PMPs, and other handheld or portable devices into feature-rich mobile entertainment devices. Users can enjoy watching videos, viewing photos, and listening to music at home, at work, and on the go.
The full range of Nero titles are distributed in RSA by Phoenix Software. www.phoenixsoftware.co.za
The full range of Nero software products is available immediately from a choice of leading mail order, retail and value-added resellers including Incredible Connection Stores countrywide and online e-tailers Kalahari.net, Digital Planet, Computrolley and Telkomsa.net.
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Phoenix Software (PS) is a software republishing business. Founded in September 1999, PS supplies a wide range of software products to distribution and retail partners. The company focuses on niche software aimed at vertical markets and has an ongoing mission to bring leading-edge products to the marketplace in a timely and professional manner, while offering excellent price/performance ratios. The company operates in SA and the UK. The company's product range includes titles from leading vendors such as Corel, Nero, Acronis, Namo, Ulead, Intervideo, Software Imaging, Cyberlink, Sony, Corel, Ink Saver, Webroot, Roxio, MicroWorld, TonerSaver, X-00M, Blaze Video, Onspeed, Onspeed Mobile and G Data Internet Security and Anti-Virus. For additional information, please visit www.phoenixsoftware.co.za.
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Nero is a leading provider of digital multimedia solutions for the personal computer, consumer electronics and mobile industries. Focused on developing technologies for digital media creation and playback, Nero provides strategic partners with applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Over 240 million units of Nero's award-winning software solutions have been distributed globally and are widely used in the home, on the go and professionally. Nero distributes products globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through www.nero.com.
Nero AG is headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany and serves the world with regional offices in Karlsbad, Germany (EMEA); Glendale, California, USA (Americas); and Yokohama, Japan (APAC).
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