Palm, Inc. today increased its commitment to China with a three-tiered advance into the rapidly growing market. The company announced cooperation with China Mobile Communications Corporation, the world's largest mobile operator, with more than 240 million subscribers. Palm also announced the establishment of its first Research & Development and Operations Centre in the Asia Pacific region. Palm then launched the new Palm Treo 680 smartphone in cooperation with CEC Telecom Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (CECT) and Treo 680 distribution partner, Beijing Riverwill Communication Technology Co. Ltd.
Today's announcements will greatly extend Palm's presence in China and advance the company's goal of worldwide geographic and demographic growth.
"We're growing the Palm infrastructure for success in China, an important part of our international-expansion strategy," said John Hartnett, Palm senior vice president, Global Markets. "With a stronger local presence, we believe we can accelerate the success of Treo smartphones across Asia and beyond. And we are thrilled to serve the Chinese marketplace by working with the world's largest carrier, China Mobile."
Today's announcements will greatly extend Palm's presence in China and advance the company's goal of worldwide geographic and demographic growth.
"We're growing the Palm infrastructure for success in China, an important part of our international-expansion strategy," said John Hartnett, Palm senior vice president, Global Markets. "With a stronger local presence, we believe we can accelerate the success of Treo smartphones across Asia and beyond. And we are thrilled to serve the Chinese marketplace by working with the world's largest carrier, China Mobile."
