Monday, August 6, 2007
Nokia will start to use Microsoft's copy protection software to boost the use of wireless entertainment, like music and videos, the two companies said on Monday.
Microsoft's technology allows users of Nokia cellphones to share protected pieces of content between phones, PCs and other devices.
Nokia will license Microsoft's PlayReady digital rights management (DRM) technology, and build it into its S60 software, the most widely used software platform in the cell-phone industry.
Nokia's S60 software, built on UK-based mobile phone software firm Symbian's operating system, is used extensively in Nokia's line-up, but also in advanced cell phones of LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics.
Its closest rival is Microsoft's own Windows Mobile, but analysts said the deal should benefit both.
"It is in both (companies') interest that there is compatibility between the two and content can flow between devices," said Geoff Blaber, senior analyst at consultancy CCS Insight.
By: DocMemory
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