Simmtronics enters into Global Agreement with IBM Corp

Simmtronics Semiconductors has entered into a global agreement with IBM Corp. As per the agreement, IBM has authorized Simmtronics to preload its IBM Client for Smart Work software solution in the Simmbook on Ubuntu operating system. This includes Lotus Symphony office productivity software which is made available at no charge to Simmbook customers.

The agreement was signed by Indrajit Sabharwal, Managing Director, Simmtronics Semiconductors, and Kevin Cavanaugh, Vice-President, Messaging & Collaboration, IBM Corporation, at Lotusphere, Orlando, Florida, USA. Under the agreement, both the companies will execute a joint marketing plan and work closely on the sales opportunities for Simmbook with IBM Client for Smart Work on Ubuntu globally.

"We launched Simmbooks based on the high demand for netbook type devices in enterprises worldwide. Delivering Simmbooks with IBM Client for Smart Work on Ubuntu will help our customers lower their total cost of ownership and be on the forefront of innovation," commented Indrajit Sabharwal, Managing Director, Simmtronics Semiconductors.

The Simmbook is powered by the incredibly small and amazingly smart Intel Atom processor, which delivers the requisite performance needed for enjoying popular applications like emailing, web surfing and instant messaging. Designed specifically for mobile computing needs, Simmbook provides the power of a full-sized laptop in a compact body. Powered by 1.6 Ghz Intel Atom Processors, Intel Generation 3.5 Integrated GFZ Core Graphic VGA, the Simmbook assures not just power, its exquisite design puts it in a class of its own. Featuring in black, blue and red colour chassis, it comes with 10.2-inch LCD screen with 1024X600 resolutions.