Yesterday we blogged about a deal between Research in Motion and Intel to use the “Herman” processor in Next-Generation BlackBerry devices.
Here is more on that deal from RIM President and co-CEO Mike Lazaridis:
Our collaboration with Intel has enabled us to make a fundamental architectural shift that maximizes the benefits of EDGE-based mobile networks,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion. “We chose the Intel PXA9xx cellular processor because it provides us with the increased processing horsepower we need for future wireless applications, without compromising battery life requirements. The combination of Intel’s XScale technology with RIM’s wireless firmware and BlackBerry applications is groundbreaking. Working with Intel, we will continue to build on the strong BlackBerry value proposition of delivering mobile business applications with a compelling user experience.
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