NEC announced today the launch of a new cloud communicator,
"LifeTouch," in support of corporate client services through
cloud computing.
The new product will start shipping at the end of this month,
the company said.
The new cloud communicator, "LifeTouch," is a tablet terminal
featuring a 7-inch LCD and an open platform, Android operating
system. It is positioned between a PC and mobile phone,
featuring many of the characteristic abilities and mobility of
both.
The "LifeTouch" cloud communicator enables corporate customers
to generate new revenues through customer services and to
improve the efficiency of business operations through an
optimized user interface. NEC provides customization and
development of device and software elements in response to the
content and business needs of corporate customers. NEC also
provides a development environment for software vendors in
order to enhance application software.
Main features of "LifeTouch":
* Easy operation
* High presentation ability and mobility
* Service and function expandability
Design and interface for a wide range of users
* Soft and easy to carry form (Thin design, weighs
approximately 370 grams)
* 7-inch touch panel and easily operated screen
* Easily operated four direction button
* Pen operable
* Full SD card
* Easy access to wireless LAN software (Rakuraku
Musen Start)
Supporting service development for corporate customers
* Customized services for corporate customers
* Support for developing original application
software
* Total support from terminals to service
platform
Expected use
* Electronic books, home services, e-shop,
entertainment, etc.
* Sales promotions within stores, mobile sales
activities, self-ordering, logistics related work, etc.
"LifeTouch" will be exhibited at the "C&C User Forum & iEXPO
2010" in Tokyo between November 11 and 12.