GOTEBORG, Sweden, April 7, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Semcon AB and Ericsson AB have signed an agreement for the supply and development of Customer Product Information (CPI). Semcon will take over responsibility for developing information and multi-media production for radio base stations in Site Solutions. The information is used for the installation and maintenance of radio base stations globally. The agreement also means that Semcon in Kista, Sweden, will employ around 30 Ericsson staff. The agreement will run for 3 years.
"Semcon sees this deal with Ericsson as very positive. That Ericsson has chosen to work with us for CPI confirms our focus on technical information is strategically correct," said Lars-Inge Sjoquist, MD of Semcon Informatic Design.
The agreement is the fifth for Semcon Informatic Design and contributes to further underpinning Semcon's position as a market leader in technical information in northern Europe.
Semcon Informatic's activities are mainly run in partnerships with customers where Semcon has total responsibility for developing technical information and information systems in strategic growth sectors such as Vehicle, Telecom, Medical and Industry. Semcon Informatic's vision is to be a world leader in Technical Information.
For more information please contact: Lars-Inge Sjoquist, MD, Semcon Informatic Design mobile: +46 (0)736 84 03 56 Bengt Nilsson, CFO Semcon AB (publ.) mobile: +46 (0)704 47 28 68
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