Microsoft strengthened their stronghold on Mobile Operating sytem devices with the surprising teaming of Nokia, marking a step
towards a more cohesive Digital rights forum for cellular devices.

In a move that teams together Mobile Software developers, Nokia and Microsoft announced a partnership involving Microsoft's PlayReady
Digital rights software. The software will be installed on Nokia Symbian Series 60 devices and the lower priced S40 platform.

{mosgoogle left} The partnership is not the first for the competing mobile software companies, as a deal was put into place which supplies Nokia
manufactured handsets with the Windows Mobile Media Player package. 

The deal comes at a time when Microsoft spondored DRM is becoming popular among vendors, including AT&T which has been strongly
endorsing the management system for its ability to safegaurd their own content.

This agreement makes it easier for consumers to download music they want to listen to, without having to worry about
whether or not the file format is supported - it's all about enabling choice without compromising compatibility,"
said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Multimedia Business Group, Nokia.
"The broad reaching popularity of Windows Media Player, its comprehensive feature set and support for service
integration made it a natural choice for us when looking at the PC component of the mobile music solution we are
offering to mobile operators."

Further information on the deal can be found at http://press.nokia.com/PR/200502/980519_5.html