BARCELONA, Spain � HP and Qualcomm announced that they are working together to incorporate Qualcomm's Gobi� global mobile Internet technology in select 2008 HP business notebooks to enable high-speed connectivity on 3G UMTS HSPA / EV-DO networks with a single wireless solution.
Gobi technology enhances HP notebook customers' choice of mobile operators and will help increase international roaming capabilities1. With a multi-mode Gobi powered HP notebook and an activated carrier service, customers benefit from multiple connection options to the latest network technologies and enhanced capabilities for increased connectivity.
�Qualcomm and HP have long been working together to improve the end-user experience,� said Mike Concannon, vice president of product management for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. �With the integration of Gobi technology into HP notebooks, the two companies bring unparalleled connectivity to notebook users, enabling them to access the Internet without having to search for a Wi-Fi hotspot. Together the companies continue to meet market needs for mobility."
Gobi technology will be offered on a range of 2008 HP notebook products, including ultra-portable, balanced mobility and performance categories. The addition of Gobi technology allows customers to access wireless networks capabilities beyond a Wi-Fi network to stay connected on various network technologies.1
�HP continually strives to meet the demands of the mobile professional, and we see Qualcomm's Gobi technology as a growing trend for the future of notebook computing,� said Carol Hess-Nickels, Director of Business Notebook Marketing, Personal Systems Group, HP. �Incorporating the Gobi solution into our award-winning notebooks provides HP customers the confidence that their notebook will work on a variety of networks around the world and help keep them connected on the go.�
�Vodafone is committed to growing the market for 3G broadband, with particular focus on the built-in laptop sector. The Gobi platform is a significant step forward, providing greater accessibility to data services for our customers on the move,� said Oliver Mauss, Global Director of Business Marketing of Vodafone. �We are actively engaged with both Qualcomm and HP to deliver 3G broadband connectivity and expect this collaboration to further accelerate mass market adoption.�
The embedded Gobi solution includes Qualcomm's MDM1000� chipset, associated software and API, and a reference design for a software-defined configurable data module supporting both EV-DO Rev. A and HSPA.
About HP
HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers - from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world's largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $104.3 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended Oct. 31, 2007. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com. Note to editors: More news from HP, including links to RSS feeds, is available at www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2007 FORTUNE 500� company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market� under the ticker symbol QCOM.
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