Critical Path and TCT Mobile Partner to Bring Mobile Social Applications to Newest ALCATEL phones
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Critical Path, a leading provider of messaging software and services, and TCT Mobile today announced a partnership to incorporate social media applications into the newest release of ALCATEL mobile phones.
Using the ShoZu platform from Critical Path, TCT Mobile will provide a pre-loaded social media sharing application onto a variety of new ALCATEL handsets scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2011. With just one click mobile users will be able to send photos, videos or status updates to their favorite social networks.
“We are thrilled about our partnership with TCT Mobile and expanding our global handset coverage,” said Mark Palomba, CEO, Critical Path. “Making social apps available, out of the box, allows operators to quickly launch new offerings whilst also making it easy for subscribers to adopt those services.”
“There is a strong and growing demand for mobile social applications to be available on mobile handsets”, said Emmanuel Lambert, EMEA Technical Director, TCT Mobile. “We are delighted to be partnering with Critical Path to deliver a superior application experience across our newest and exciting ALCATEL range.”
Approximately 10 million handsets will be pre-loaded with a social media sharing application powered by Critical Path’s ShoZu platform. The application will be available on the complete range of ALCATEL’s multimedia handsets.
TCT Mobile will be revealing its new line of mobile handsets featuring its social media sharing application powered by ShoZu at the 2011 Mobile World Congress. Handsets will begin shipping to carriers and distributors in March 2011.
About Critical Path, Inc.
Critical Path’s applications and services are chosen by leading service providers and enterprises around the world to enable millions of people to communicate, connect, share and organize while providing industry-leading safety and assurance.
With offices around the globe, Critical Path supports companies with their deployments of messaging, mobile, social and security solutions to drive revenue, boost loyalty, streamline operations and reduce costs. More information is available at www.criticalpath.net.
Note to Editors: Critical Path and the Critical Path logo the trademarks of Critical Path, Inc., registered in various jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
About ALCATEL mobile phones by TCT Mobile
ALCATEL mobile phones are managed by TCT Mobile, who is part of TCL Communication listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE: 2618).
TCT Mobile will further build on the objective of becoming a leading mobile phone manufacturer, offering the best alternative and multi-solutions for mobile phone users and operators. A focus will be placed on four areas of business: GSM, CDMA, Data Cards and the Brand Design Lab.
As an innovative mobile phone design house, TCT Mobile’s mission is to provide the latest mobile designs and create the most enjoyable user experience for customers all over the world, as well as offering the best value for money. With the two distinctive brands of ALCATEL mobile phones and TCL, TCT Mobile is set to revolutionize the next generation of mobile phones with eye-catching, unique designs at competitive prices.
CONTACT:
Critical Path
Nikki Gore
Email: pr@criticalpath.net
Tel: +1 416 602 3978
or
Sophie Savigny
Email: sophie.savigny@fleishmaneurope.com
Tel: +33 01 47 42 92 77
or
TCT Mobile:
Frédérique Heron-Gautier
Email: frederique.gautier@tctmobile.com
Tel: +33 (0) 1 46 52 61 02
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