Thursday, October 13, 2011

Microsoft squeezes more revenue from Android thanks to new Quanta deal

Microsoft squeezes more revenue from Android thanks to new Quanta deal

. Microsoft announced on Thursday that Quanta Computer will begin licensing its patent technology for Android and Chrome-based smartphones and tablets. Microsoft will receive royalties from Quanta, but the terms of the deal not disclosed by either company. “We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Quanta, and proud of the continued success of our Android licensing program in resolving IP issues surrounding Android and Chrome devices in the marketplace,” Microsoft's corporate vice president and deputy general counsel of intellectual property, Horacio Gutierrez, said.

Boy Genius Report, Microsoft squeezes more revenue from Android thanks to new Quanta deal