Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Oracle Collaborate on Platform for Machine-to-Machine Applications

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and Oracle, today announced they are working together to bring Oracle Java ME Embedded 3.2 support to QTI's QSC6270-Turbo chipset, which utilizes QTI's industry leading Gobi™ modem solution for 3G.  This collaboration will help accelerate the development and deployment of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications with embedded cellular connectivity. The combination of the Java platform, used by more than 9 million developers worldwide, with the QSC6270-Turbo chipset, will offer a wide range of technical and business benefits to M2M software developers and systems integrators.

The focus of this collaboration is on M2M applications requiring embedded-to-enterprise communications developed for verticals like tracking, healthcare, industrial controls and other consumer M2M segments. Java allows application developers in these and other growing M2M segments to realize improved time-to-market by utilizing an industry proven platform that can help to deliver industry leading solutions. Java's "write once, run anywhere" flexibility delivers code portability, increased developer productivity and reduces the overall cost of development on embedded devices.

Support for Java on the QSC6270-Turbo chipset will enable developers with little mobile development experience to write and execute Java applications directly on devices that incorporate a QSC6270-Turbo chipset, taking advantage of the various hardware interfaces and capabilities of the 3G modem. QTI's integrated System-on-Chip designs enabled with Oracle Java ME Embedded 3.2 will help eliminate the need for an external processor or micro controller, offering additional cost savings and enabling the cost effective integration of cellular capabilities into a range of devices and solutions.

"QTI recognizes the important role that the application environment and its developer ecosystem will play in helping grow and realize the potential of the emerging M2M applications," said Kanwalinder Singh, senior vice president of business development, QTI. "Collaborating with Oracle to enable Java on the QSC6270-Turbo chipset provides participants in the M2M ecosystem with a broad set of powerful technologies to fulfill key M2M requirements. This is a starting point as we will continue to look for ways to deliver platforms that address the evolving needs of the growing M2M space."

"By collaborating with QTI, we expect to provide developers with a faster time-to-market for mission critical M2M applications," said Nandini Ramani, vice president of software development, Java Client and Mobile Platforms, Oracle. "Having a Java platform across a wide breadth of embedded devices unlocks many new possibilities in the M2M market for developers."

QTI is a Gold level member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN).

About Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), is redefining the way people incorpo­rate wireless devices and services into everyday life. QTI and its subsidiaries operate substantially all of Qualcomm's research and development activities, and product and services businesses, including the semiconductor business, QCT. QTI's developments enable opportunities across the entire wireless value chain by making devices faster, content richer and communications more personal and affordable to people everywhere. For more information, go to www.qualcomm.com. 

About Oracle

Oracle engineers hardware and software to work together in the cloud and in your data center.  For more information about Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL), visit www.oracle.com

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the QTI's ability to successfully design and have manufactured significant quantities of 3G/LTE components on a timely and profitable basis, change in economic conditions of the various markets QTI serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in Qualcomm's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 25, 2011 and most recent Form 10-Q. Qualcomm undertakes no obligation to update, or continue to provide information with respect to, any forward-looking statement or risk factor, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Qualcomm and Gobi are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated registered in the United States and other countries. Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: [email protected]

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: [email protected]

Oracle Contact:
Jacki DeCoster
Phone: 1-650-633-7788
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Qualcomm