ASIA
Japan : Nokia announced that Vodafone K.K. in Japan is using its Intellisync
Sync Server to launch "Vodafone Address Book," a service
for new 3G handsets that allows customers to back up their contact
information online.
CSK
Systems Corporation, a systems integrator in Japan, developed the
new "Powered by Intellisync" service, which will become
available in March with the introduction of the first compatible 3G
handset in Japan, the Vodafone 904T by Toshiba. The announcement demonstrates
Nokia's ability to now connect practically any device built on any
platform, to nearly any data source, application or network.
The Vodafone Address Book service makes life easier for Vodafone K.K.
subscribers. The service protects their valuable phone contact information
and offers several convenient features that include, simplifying the
transfer of information from phone to phone, adding contacts online
and even notifying them of upcoming birthdays and special events through
Short Message Service (SMS). Because all the information is stored
online as well as on their phone, users who choose the service will
gain the assurance that their phone contact data will be protected
if their handset is lost or broken. They can also add or update contacts
online from the convenience of their PC with the confidence that all
contact information will be synchronized over-the-air with their handset
through Nokia Intellisync Sync Server technology.
Nokia's new Intellisync range of software solutions provides comprehensive
wireless communications capabilities for nearly any device on almost
any platform. These solutions enables wireless carriers and enterprises
to deliver advanced wireless communications services including wireless
push email, synchronization for calendars, contacts, files, data and
applications, and highly secure device management software for handsets.
"The personal address book stored on the mobile phone is one
of the most important features for mobile phone users," said
Masanari Arai, general manager of Nokia's Intellisync product line
in Japan. "This innovative new service from Vodafone makes managing
contact information a snap for subscribers, providing Vodafone K.K.
customers with convenience and peace of mind by managing contacts
online."
Vodafone K.K will offer the Vodafone Address Book service for 100
yen per month with the introduction of the Vodafone 904T by Toshiba.
Vodafone K.K. plans to introduce additional compatible handsets as
they become available.
