A recent merger between two of the world's leading JavaTM technology platform providers is aimed at providing more complementary product technologies and improved efficiencies for current and future solutions. Aplix, the leader in global Java volume shipments worldwide, purchased Taiwan-based iaSolution, who claims the top spot as a Java-embedded solution provider in China and Taiwan.

In this billion dollar deal, iaSolution will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Aplix Corporation including cash and stock swaps. Japanese-based Aplix is a major force in that country's Java technology space with NTT DoCoMo and major handset companies, and will now incorporate iaSolution's Asian success that includes 12 licensed handset manufacturers such as TCL, Lenovo and Amoi in China; BenQ, ASUS and HTC in Taiwan; and Maxon in Korea.

"Aplix has established partnerships with first-tier handset manufacturers and operators in Japan, Europe and the US," said Ryu Koriyama, chairman and chief executive officer of Aplix Corporation. "Combining this with iaSolution's deeply rooted position in Greater China with leading ODM manufacturers and Chinese operators should have great benefits for everyone."

iaSolution is a developer of JavaTM 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2METM) and a key supplier of Java-embedded solutions to handset vendors in China, Taiwan and South Korea, which are considered part of the fastest growing mobile market in the world.

"The key benefits from this integration are complementary product technologies, increased regional coverage, and a more diverse customer portfolio," said Wesley Kuo, President of iaSolution. "From the technology perspective, we are excited both by the improved efficiencies as we eliminate redundant development and associated costs, along with the anticipated innovation and new product development by the combined team. On the business side, both companies will benefit from these strong relationships along the industry's value chain."

During a recent press conference, company executives stated that the newly formed organization will be working on developing Flash-based solutions and streaming platform technology for handsets and other consumer electronics devices. Other anticipated changes include the appointment of Kuo as president and chief strategy officer within Aplix.

"The integration is an excellent fit for both companies, allowing us to combine our R&D efforts and generate innovation at an accelerated pace," stated Koriyama. "This collaboration additionally provides increased international coverage from Japan, Europe and the US to China, Taiwan and Korea, allowing both companies to better serve our customers."

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