Dell to expand smartphone business in Latin America with Telefónica

CNET Technology Information Network April 15 International report Dell said in Tuesday that it will work with Telefónica to develop mobile products and services to expand its smartphone business in Latin America and Europe. Dell and Telefónica will pay attention to the development of smartphone products and services, but have not commented further on the products and services developed, a Dell spokeswoman said.　　Analysts said it was working with Dell to prepare for the future of Telefónica's mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets and netbooks. Dell has launched two smartphones based on Google's Android operating system. The first mini 3i smartphone was launched in the Chinese market by China Mobile last November and its aero smartphone will be listed in the US as soon as possible via at&t.　　Dell also offers the Inspiron Mini netbook and is developing a mini 5 tablet with a 5-inch touch screen. "Dell is the biggest winner in cooperation with Telefónica," said Will Stode, director of the IDC Project, a marketing analyst, Stofega. "Telefónica is an international giant with a lot of assets in Latin America, a firm that has established itself in most South American countries and provides telecommunications services in Mexico, and through O2 in European markets including Spain, the Czech Republic and the UK," he added. "For Telefónica, Dell can provide a large number of mobile products that other companies cannot provide." Google, Apple and Nokia offered mobile products and services, but did not launch Dell's netbook products, he said. The recent IDC report on PC shipments showed a surge in the number of netbooks shipped by operators bundled in Europe. Wireless carriers want to subsidize handsets under 200 dollars, which Dell can do.　　Dell also has PC production and bulk distribution capabilities, very suitable for mobile phone products.　　Dell has established partnerships with wireless carriers to distribute its mobile products, including Vodafone operators in the markets of Europe, Australia and New Zealand, M1 on the Singapore market and Claro mobile operators in the Brazilian market. "Smartphones are a small part of Dell's business but will evolve into an important part of the company's release of mobile products and services," said John Spooner, an analyst at the Technology Business Research company (Marvell Business). Cooperation with Telefónica helped to boost Dell's smartphone and netbook shipments.　　Building a larger mobile business will provide Dell with opportunities for more data and Web services for consumers and businesses. Analysts say Dell is right to move into the mobile-device business, but working with Telefónica does not guarantee success. The smartphone market is dominated by Nokia, Samsung, Apple, rim and LG Electronics, and Dell is a new member of the market. Google and Microsoft are also entering the market by providing professional services. Acer is also vying for theMarket share. "Everyone is gearing up for a show of skill in the smartphone market," he added. ”