KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC) today announced the company will share
its wireless technology roadmap and vision at an exclusive CommNexus San
Diego Special Interest Group (SIG) event on Wednesday, December 15,
2010. The forum introduces InterDigital® to cutting-edge
start-up organizations that have an opportunity to present their company
and innovations to InterDigital in private sessions.
“CommNexus provides a wonderful platform for InterDigital to find
like-minded companies that share our interest in driving innovation to
improve the wireless experience for billions of users worldwide,” said
William J. Merritt, Chief Executive Officer of InterDigital. “We have a
deep heritage in spectrum optimization, connectivity and mobility,
intelligent data delivery and advanced convergence technologies. We look
forward to meeting with ambitious innovators who are committed to
advancing wireless technologies that complement our internal R&D efforts
whether through collaboration or targeted investments.”
Mr. Merritt will be joined by several members of InterDigital’s
executive staff, including the company’s Chief Technology Officer,
Naresh Soni and the head of the company’s Research and Development team,
James Nolan. The day-long program begins with an overview that is open
to all participants followed by one-on-one meetings with select firms.
Companies interested in meeting with InterDigital individually must
register on the CommNexus website at http://www.commnexus.org/programs/event_20101028.php.
“Our mission is to help drive the formation, growth, and success of
technology companies in the San Diego region, which is a hotbed globally
for advanced research into wireless,” said Rory Moore, Chief Executive
Officer of CommNexus. “These meetings with InterDigital, will provide
participants a better understanding of InterDigital’s technology efforts
and partnership strategy, are an important part of that, especially
given InterDigital’s pan-industry role and focus on advanced research.”
About CommNexus
CommNexus San Diego is a leading non-profit high-tech trade organization
that accelerates the growth of San Diego’s technology community through
their dynamic programs and industry leadership that provide access to
capital, facilitate business development and advance entrepreneurial
initiatives. CommNexus’ SIG program provides technologists an active
forum to exchange industry knowledge, as well as form relationships with
industry leaders.
Event Details for Wednesday, December 15th, 2010:
7:30am - 9:30am PST: Session 1
Presentation from InterDigital
(attendance is free and open to all registrants). To register, please
visit the CommNexus website at http://www.commnexus.org/programs/event_20101028.php.
10:00am - 5:00pm PST: Session 2
Opportunity for accepted applicants
to present their company and technology to InterDigital
Location:
CommNexus San Diego
4225 Executive Square, Suite 495
San
Diego, CA 92037
About InterDigital
InterDigital develops fundamental wireless technologies that are at the
core of mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many
of the industry’s most critical and complex technical challenges,
inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a richer
multimedia experience years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has
licenses and partnerships with many of the world’s leading wireless
companies.
InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.
For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.
Source: InterDigital, Inc.
Contact:
InterDigital, Inc.
Media Contact:
Jack Indekeu, +1 610-878-7800
jack.indekeu@interdigital.com
or
Investor
Contact:
Janet Point, +1 610-878-7800
janet.point@interdigital.com