Comments on: In the Mobile Platform War, Nokia Snags TrollTech http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:26:30 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Nokia’s Maemo Shaping Up to be a Qt http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/#comment-977095 Nokia’s Maemo Shaping Up to be a Qt Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:16:53 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11315#comment-977095 <p>[...] creation of a Qt port to Maemo 5 that’s ready for technical preview. In January of 2008, Nokia bought Trolltech, the company behind Qt, to strategically own a cross-platform framework. It looks like that [...]</p> [...] creation of a Qt port to Maemo 5 that’s ready for technical preview. In January of 2008, Nokia bought Trolltech, the company behind Qt, to strategically own a cross-platform framework. It looks like that [...]

]]> By: Google Knows the Mobile Web Isn’t Only About Phones | tech.shaundunne.com http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/#comment-939939 Google Knows the Mobile Web Isn’t Only About Phones | tech.shaundunne.com Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:11:49 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11315#comment-939939 <p>[...] means everything from television to e-readers, which is why forward-looking software companies are investing in operating systems or software platforms that can go anywhere. As the web expands beyond boxes moored to desks, and [...]</p> [...] means everything from television to e-readers, which is why forward-looking software companies are investing in operating systems or software platforms that can go anywhere. As the web expands beyond boxes moored to desks, and [...]

]]> By: Google Knows the Mobile Web Isn’t Only About Phones http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/#comment-939866 Google Knows the Mobile Web Isn’t Only About Phones Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:11:41 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11315#comment-939866 <p>[...] means everything from television to e-readers, which is why forward-looking software companies are investing in operating systems or software platforms that can go anywhere. As the web expands beyond boxes moored to desks, and [...]</p> [...] means everything from television to e-readers, which is why forward-looking software companies are investing in operating systems or software platforms that can go anywhere. As the web expands beyond boxes moored to desks, and [...]

]]> By: Intel Is Branching Out With Embedded SoCs - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/#comment-890281 Intel Is Branching Out With Embedded SoCs - GigaOM Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:01:32 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11315#comment-890281 <p>[...] in creating a user experience that consumers can embrace. That common software platform is why Nokia bought TrollTech, which means Intel might be able to use the common platform edge to push out other embedded chip [...]</p> [...] in creating a user experience that consumers can embrace. That common software platform is why Nokia bought TrollTech, which means Intel might be able to use the common platform edge to push out other embedded chip [...]

]]> By: Nokia Buys Plazes, Doubles Down on LBS - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/#comment-885131 Nokia Buys Plazes, Doubles Down on LBS - GigaOM Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:52:45 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11315#comment-885131 <p>[...] Nokia’s efforts, along with the iPhone’s new GPS chip, are a sign that location-based services are becoming a reality after years of hype. Previously a dearth of true Internet access paired with high-priced GPS plans made LBS more of a wish than reality, but the iPhone and unlimited pricing plans are changing that. Aside from picking up a cool LBS tool, the Plazes purchase drives home the message that Nokia is spreading its attention across multiple devices, something it signaled a serious interest in when it offered to buy TrollTech. [...]</p> [...] Nokia’s efforts, along with the iPhone’s new GPS chip, are a sign that location-based services are becoming a reality after years of hype. Previously a dearth of true Internet access paired with high-priced GPS plans made LBS more of a wish than reality, but the iPhone and unlimited pricing plans are changing that. Aside from picking up a cool LBS tool, the Plazes purchase drives home the message that Nokia is spreading its attention across multiple devices, something it signaled a serious interest in when it offered to buy TrollTech. [...]

]]> By: Dimitrios Matsoulis http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/#comment-859050 Dimitrios Matsoulis Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:06:53 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11315#comment-859050 <p>Tablets like the new N810 are definitely a product segment where Nokia could see phenomenal growth without competing directly with laptops and UMPCs. I think Trolltech will help in such future products a lot. http://electronrun.wordpress.com/</p> Tablets like the new N810 are definitely a product segment where Nokia could see phenomenal growth without competing directly with laptops and UMPCs. I think Trolltech will help in such future products a lot. http://electronrun.wordpress.com/

]]> By: tech-talk.biz » Blog Archive » Nokia and Yahoo moves http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/#comment-858742 tech-talk.biz » Blog Archive » Nokia and Yahoo moves Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:29:00 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11315#comment-858742 <p>[...] Nokia acquires TrollTech, a Linux company,  for $153 million. In return Nokia gets Qt, a Linux-based software platform that is behind KDE, Google Earth, Opera or Skype. TrollTech also owns Qtopia, a platform for embedded Linux-base software platform for mobiles. [...]</p> [...] Nokia acquires TrollTech, a Linux company,  for $153 million. In return Nokia gets Qt, a Linux-based software platform that is behind KDE, Google Earth, Opera or Skype. TrollTech also owns Qtopia, a platform for embedded Linux-base software platform for mobiles. [...]

]]> By: yaromir http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/#comment-858640 yaromir Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:09:42 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11315#comment-858640 <p>I think it's a very strategic move by Nokia. Here is some additional background info on Trolletch: - Motorola's most successful Linux smartphone Ming is based on Trolltech's QTopia - Sony Mylo also runs QTopia - Trolltech is a member of LiMo Foundation, which develops mobile Linux and which is led by NTT DoCoMo.</p> <p>So, first of all, Nokia could use Trolletech's expertise to further enhance its N8xx Internet Tablet. Second, they could try to emulate Motorola's success with Ming in China, by introducing QTopia-based Nokia smartphone Ning for instance. Third, if they do continue the development of Trolltech's products and support of new and existing customers, as they stated in the press release, then they could become involved in LiMo's activities, be-friend with DoCoMo and maybe cook some Linux phone for Japan as well. Also, if Google's OHA/Android and LiMo decide to collaborate in future, Nokia will be there keeping fingers on the pulse... Just my 2 cents.</p> I think it’s a very strategic move by Nokia. Here is some additional background info on Trolletch: - Motorola’s most successful Linux smartphone Ming is based on Trolltech’s QTopia - Sony Mylo also runs QTopia - Trolltech is a member of LiMo Foundation, which develops mobile Linux and which is led by NTT DoCoMo.

So, first of all, Nokia could use Trolletech’s expertise to further enhance its N8xx Internet Tablet. Second, they could try to emulate Motorola’s success with Ming in China, by introducing QTopia-based Nokia smartphone Ning for instance. Third, if they do continue the development of Trolltech’s products and support of new and existing customers, as they stated in the press release, then they could become involved in LiMo’s activities, be-friend with DoCoMo and maybe cook some Linux phone for Japan as well. Also, if Google’s OHA/Android and LiMo decide to collaborate in future, Nokia will be there keeping fingers on the pulse… Just my 2 cents.

]]> By: Apple » In the Mobile Platform War, Nokia Snags TrollTech http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/#comment-858626 Apple » In the Mobile Platform War, Nokia Snags TrollTech Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:02:02 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11315#comment-858626 <p>[...] news - check this out as [...]</p> [...] news – check this out as [...]

]]> By: surprised http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/#comment-858617 surprised Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:46:18 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11315#comment-858617 <p>Trolltech is a lost case. It is also financially struggling big time.</p> <p>I think Nokia just wasted $153m.</p> Trolltech is a lost case. It is also financially struggling big time.

I think Nokia just wasted $153m.

]]> By: Jan Erik Wold http://gigaom.com/2008/01/28/in-the-mobile-platform-war-nokia-snags-trolltech/#comment-858615 Jan Erik Wold Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:30:05 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11315#comment-858615 <p>No doubt that controlling the plattform is the key to service integration. So far mobile phones has been used primarly for short messaging and voice calls, the last year the predictions of data services to cellular phones has been boosted by the wide and heavy implementation of high speed mobile networks such at UMTS/HSDPA. Wimax is comming and wifi is getting better.</p> <p>Take a look at Windows mobile, the success is only based on rapid software development and excellent development tools.</p> <p>It will be exciting to see what role each player takes in the forming battle for revenues. Operator and mobile network/terminal manufacturers are getting into each others battle grounds. Acting as both competitors and supplier/vendor is not easy to handle.</p> <p>Will this give room for Huawei and ZTE as network and terminal suppliers?</p> <p>The next 3-5 years will change the market, and be an exciting case study.</p> No doubt that controlling the plattform is the key to service integration. So far mobile phones has been used primarly for short messaging and voice calls, the last year the predictions of data services to cellular phones has been boosted by the wide and heavy implementation of high speed mobile networks such at UMTS/HSDPA. Wimax is comming and wifi is getting better.

Take a look at Windows mobile, the success is only based on rapid software development and excellent development tools.

It will be exciting to see what role each player takes in the forming battle for revenues. Operator and mobile network/terminal manufacturers are getting into each others battle grounds. Acting as both competitors and supplier/vendor is not easy to handle.

Will this give room for Huawei and ZTE as network and terminal suppliers?

The next 3-5 years will change the market, and be an exciting case study.

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