Sony Ericsson Phone

Corporate structure

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications is a global provider of mobile multimedia devices, including feature-rich phones, accessories and PC cards. The products combine powerful technology with innovative applications for mobile imaging, music, communications and entertainment. The net result is that Sony Ericsson is an enticing brand that creates compelling business opportunities for mobile operators and desirable, fun products for end users.

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications was established in 2001 by telecommunications leader Ericsson and consumer electronics powerhouse Sony Corporation. The company is owned equally by Ericsson and Sony and announced its first joint products in March 2002.

Sony Ericsson products have universal appeal and are different in the key areas of imaging, music, design and applications. The company has launched products that make best use of the major mobile communications technologies, such as the 2G and 3G platforms, while enhancing its offerings to entry-level markets.

Sony Ericsson undertakes product research, design and development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, distribution and customer services. Global management is based in London, and R&D is in Sweden, UK, France, Netherlands, India, Japan, China and the US. The management team is led by President Hideki Komiyama, a former senior executive of Sony Europe and one of the key players in the growth of Sony in Europe; and Executive Vice-President and Head of Sales Anders Runevad, the former President of Ericsson Brazil.


Industry accolades

As new products are introduced to end user acclaim, existing products continue to receive accolades and Sony Ericsson is today accepted as a world leader in design and innovation. The globally acclaimed T610 and later generations of the company’s product portfolio frequently win awards. The GSM Association voted the V800 as Best 3G Handset for 2004, a fully-featured phone made for Vodafone with the full range of mobile entertainment features and multi-directional camera, and the K750i received the TIPA Award 2005/2006 for ‘Best Mobile Imaging Device’, chosen by 31 leading European photography/imagining magazines and judged on quality, performance and value for money. In February 2007 the GSM Association presented Sony Ericsson with the ‘Best 3GSM Mobile Handset’ award for the K800 Cyber-shot phone.

Innovation in partnership

Sony Ericsson strives to be a cutting edge provider of applications, forging partnerships with developers and content providers. Strategic agreement with partners such as Sony BMG is one way in which the company is bringing the best and latest in entertainment content to its users. Sony Ericsson has also activated a global sponsorship deal with the Women’s Tennis Association Tour, which was renamed the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in January 2005. The six-year title sponsorship is an unprecedented opportunity for Sony Ericsson to offer tennis fans new ways to experience the game through mobile technology, connectivity and content. In the mobile gaming market Sony Ericsson took the lead in 2004, being the first to launch Java 3D-enabled handsets, and is forging ahead to bring 3D gaming to a wider audience.