Kodiak Networks, Samsung to team on wireless handsets

Kodiak Networks, a supplier of advanced wireless voice systems, has announced a global strategic licensing and marketing agreement with Samsung Electronics to develop and market handsets.

The handsets will be based on advanced wireless system technology from Kodiak, which enables a suite of premium, instant voice services applications, including push-to-talk (PTT).

Under this strategic licensing agreement, the two companies will jointly market PTT handsets with Kodiak client software to network operators worldwide. Samsung plans to develop a broad range of Kodiak-enabled phones to address all market requirements, including handsets in various form factors.

"The Samsung and Kodiak partnership is a logical match given Samsung's global presence and product support across CDMA, GSM and UMTS air interfaces," said John Jackson, industry analyst, Yankee Group. "This agreement leverages the strengths of both organizations including Kodiak's advanced handset client software technology and Samsung's innovative production and global distribution capabilities."

- EE Times