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In a move that makes so much sense it’s a wonder why they didn’t do this sooner, HTC has acquired Communication Global Certification (CGC). The one (perhaps only) aspect of handset manufacturing that most manufacturers have no control over is the certification process. This process ensures that the handset will work on a particular network standard (GSM, GPRS, EDGE), with no baubles or hiccups. Certification can delay the launch of a mobile phone, but HTC’s purchase of CGC, for NT$280 million, is intended to give HTC an advantage by reducing the time it takes to get their devices to market. HTC’s COO, Fred Liu, will take head the newly acquired subsidiary.
This acquisition will likely give HTC a one-two punch, in terms of market advantage. They will have more control over the vertification process and timeline – helping to rush their handsets to market. HTC will also benefit from a close relationship with the certification company – giving them an inside line on how to tweak the hardware and software for the best performance.
via: digitimes
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Will hails from The City of Angels - Los Angeles, California. He spends his time playing with his numerous gadgets and looking forward to seeing what future holds for mobile technology. An avid promoter of a fully "digital" life, he promotes the widespread adoption of truly mobile, paper-less living. He dreams of the day when he can go completely digital. No more snail mail, paper receipts, bound books, notepads/spiral notebooks, credit cards, hard currency. He's a digital warrior - fighting for the converged life. He is an idealist and a realist - he has a perfect view of what the world should be but knows that the world is not perfect. Can we ever hope to see Will's dream become reality? We'll see...
