20:20 Mobile to distribute new Acer smartphones with pre installed mobile security solutions
20:20 Mobile has launched a new range of Acer handsets for channel partners. The new handsets will be
distributed with a exclusive 12 month subscription to UMU Mobile Security software pre installed which
provides desktop strength security directly to the handset.
The new handsets are based on both Windows Mobile 6.5® and the Google Android® operating systems* and include
Google maps, Microsoft Office Tools, email and calendar syncing as well as direct links to a number of social
networking sites including Facebook and Flickr.
Commenting on the partnership, Julien Bertheuil of Acer said:
“We are very pleased to announce the partnership with 20:20 Mobile in the UK. They will be a valuable
partner in helping grow the Acer brand in the handset market in 2010 and their expertise, flexibility and
channels to market will be crucial to the successful launch of the new range of Acer products.”
James Browning, 20:20 Mobile Managing Director said:
“The Acer brand is well recognised in the UK and by launching the new range of handsets they are
guaranteed to be an instant success in both the business and consumer markets. By bundling UMU Mobile Security
with the Acer devices our partners will be able to generate extra revenues by offering a handset that is fully
secure and reduces the chance of lost data due to malware or viruses.”
With over 10% of mobiles now infected by viruses or unwanted malware the exclusive partnership with UMU Mobile
Security Solutions will ensure that data is kept safe and avoids the risk of infection.
The Acer neoTouch runs on the Windows Mobile 6.5® platform while the Acer Liquid is powered by the Android
1.6 “Donut” platform. Both the Acer neoTouch and the Acer Liquid are powered by a Qualcomm
Snapdragon® processor, feature a WVGA screens, a 5 mega pixel camera, and high speed 3G connectivity.
The UMU mobile security software is pre loaded on a 2GB Sandisk memory card.
(* – UMU Security is not available for Google Android Handsets (The Liquid) at this time)
