EDS will buy and integrate Ericsson’s mobile devices and software into its mobile solutions and services for enterprise customers. Wireless users will be able to access e-mail from Smartphones.
EDS will buy and integrate software solutions such as Ericsson Virtual Office
(EVO) software, which enables mobile users to access corporate LAN based
systems like e- mail, calendar, contacts and Intranet.
In addition, Ericsson joins EDS’ preferred providers of mobile devices
combining Internet Protocol and voice capabilities, commonly known as
convergent technologies. This equipment includes the Ericsson R380 Smartphone
– a mobile phone that also functions as a PDA – and the latest Ericsson
Bluetooth-enabled devices providing wireless personal area networking. EDS
will train sales and delivery teams in the provision of solutions based on
these latest convergent technologies from Ericsson.
We are enthusiastic about teaming with Ericsson to help organizations
worldwide mobilize business processes in the digital economy, said Reza
Jafari, president of EDS’ Global Communications, Entertainment and Media
Industry Group. This relationship combines Ericsson´s market – leading mobile
Internet and infrastructure with EDS’ world – class competencies in systems
and business process integration – to enable full mobile digital workflow
that’s available anywhere, anytime.
EDS is an excellent partner to Ericsson, said Lars E. Svensson, President
Ericsson Enterprise AB. Both companies have a global reach and serve
companies and governments with cutting-edge products and services. When it
comes to mobility, Ericsson and EDS have a very complementary client base, and
Ericsson is very pleased at entering this partnership as strategic supplier of
products to EDS’ mobile services targeted toward the Global 1000.
