January 11th, 2010 - Sprite Software, the world's leading backup and security developer for mobile devices is proud to announce BB Softservice, a wholly owned subsidiary of Softbank Mobile Corp, as it’s retail distribution partner for Japan. BB Softservice will resell Sprite Mobile Android and Windows Mobile products through it’s chain of Vodafone and Softbank stores throughout Japan.
“Japanese users tend to have preferences not seen in other markets, and we are keen to work with Softbank to address user requirements," - Julian Rayner, CEO. “To date Sprite Mobile has focussed it’s channels primarily on leading handset manufactures. We have known we would eventually expand into retail partnerships, and we are happy to find a strong Partner in BB Softservice."
About SoftBank Group
SOFTBANK GROUP offers its customers a range of services including mobile communications, broadband infrastructure, fixed-line telecommunications, internet culture, e-Commerce, and others. SOFTBANK MOBILE achieved the No. 1 position in net additions for FY 2007 in the Japanese market, with a total of 19,633,200 subscribers as of September 2008. For more information, please visit Softbank’s Web site at www.softbank.co.jp.
About Sprite Software
Sprite Software provides solutions to help individuals and businesses to assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. Founded in 2001 by the creators of the industry-leading cloning solution now known as Symantec Ghost, businesses and consumers turn to Sprite Software as the defacto standard for the protection of critical information stored on their handheld devices. Sprite Software is the global leader in backup solutions, and is shipped by the leading Windows Mobile and Android handset manufacturers.