Technology development strategy for wireless media terminals: a platform approach

This paper concentrates on the problem of how to develop multimedia enabling technology for future wireless terminals under the prevailing trends and continuously increasing challenges faced by the telecommunications industry. The main emphasis is laid on the strategy of continuous technology development in the context of wireless multimedia. A novel strategy for the technology development of wireless terminals is presented. The definition of technology strategy is closely related to technology management and the organisation responsible for the technology development. Therefore, organisational and technology management-related aspects are also discussed in more detail in the paper. The platform approach has been selected as the basis for the continuous development of multimedia-capable technology for wireless terminals. The platform development consists of concept- and engine-related technology development which are seen the main processes in creating and making use of technical knowledge, developing and implementing core building blocks for future wireless terminals.