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In a world where connectivity is pervasive and mobility is assumed, mobile devices are changing. Sagem Wireless, through its matchless blend of technology innovation and customer insight, is leading a fundamental change in the mobile device market: the creation of connected lifestyle devices and services.
By connecting communities through new products and services, Sagem Wireless is enabling brands to leverage and monetise their communities through mobile access to aggregated rich media, social networking, and mobile commerce.

Delivering connected lifestyle devices

Sagem Wireless is the leading designer and provider of customised connected lifestyle devices and services for mobile network operators and global consumer brands.

Delivering innovation and expertise

With industry leading technology partners and its own R&D centres in Europe and Asia, Sagem Wireless offers the pre-requisite manufacturing expertise central to the product design process; one which relies on flexibility and the highest level of quality. Sagem Wireless’ expertise and focus on innovation helps brands and operators enter into new and existing mobile markets. We offer creativity and insight through our ecosystem of technology partners, including Myriad, INSIDE Contactless, Mobiles Republic, and many more. Sagem Wireless also has over 15 years experience of working in partnership with operators worldwide.

Connecting communities

Working in close partnership with lifestyle brands and mobile operators, Sagem Wireless connects communities by designing and delivering highly customised communications-enabled lifestyle devices and services – linking brands with their audiences and enabling rich-media social interaction.

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Sagem Wireless is at the forefront of developments in mobile
technology, constantly looking to integrate the very latest and most innovative technology into its connected devices. From near-field communications (NFC) to biometrics and ePaper, Sagem Wireless is committed to delivering innovation across its entire range of products and services.

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With industry leading technology partners and extensive research
and development centres in Europe and Asia, Sagem Wireless has an unrivalled portfolio of more than 600 technology patents. The company prides itself on developing game-changing connected lifestyle devices and services built on innovation and consumer insight.

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We at Sagem Wireless are continually innovating to create and
develop new connected lifestyle devices and services that simplify access and bring rich user experience.

Here are some examples of what we will be bringing to market in 2010…

Cosyphone is the ultra simple and elegant connected lifestyle device for the over 50’s market combining the latest technology innovation such as NFC (near field communications) with simple yet elegant design and easy-to-navigate user interface. Cosyphone allows user to access features of the device without scrolling through menus on the handset, but by simply “waving” over pre-configured or customised shortcuts (or tags). For example, a mother could phone her daughter by waving the phone over her daughter’s picture which she attached to her refrigerator.

The Cosyphone is stylish. Unlike other phones for this market, the Cosyphone is sleek but easy to hold and operate. The display is adequately large and the fonts are very legible in various lighting conditions. Cosyphone also comes with an innovative recharger cradle that is also designed for ease of use; the phone slides in easily and does not require any cable attachments.











“Everything about the Cosyphone is centered around comfort and simplicity, from the shape, weight and display of the device to the user interface and charger cradle. We have integrated the latest NFC technology to enable users to customise how they access the features they require from a mobile device. Despite such a wide variety of devices on the market, with an aging population in Europe there is an opportunity for a simple, effective connected lifestyle device which makes life easier. Cosyphone fills this gap in the market.”

Thierry Buffenoir, Sagem Wireless CEO


Netribe is more than an Android open OS tablet phone, it is the foundation of a set of deeply branded connected lifestyle devices and services. By integrating technologies like solar cells, biometrics, atmospheric sensors, NFC, combined with brand specific industrial design, user interface, and connected services, Netribe is the cornerstone of deep connected mobile brand experience.





















Binder eBook is a multimedia library in your pocket; read books, new papers and magazines, view photos, and listen to music on the go. An ultra light six inch capacitive touch display with WiFi and 3G connectivity letting you download from anywhere. With large storage capacity and a long life battery you can read 8000 pages between charges.

Sagem Wireless partners with some of the mobile industry’s most innovative companies to design, develop and deliver truly compelling connected devices. As part of the Sofinnova Partners group of companies, Sagem Wireless has unrivalled access to the skills and expertise of other cutting edge technology leaders.

Through an ecosystem of leading technology partners, Sagem Wireless can integrate seamlessly exciting new technologies into its range of products and services, combining innovation with customer insight to design and deliver connected lifestyle devices and services.

These companies include:

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Thierry Buffenoir, CEO
As CEO of Sagem Wireless, Buffenoir has leads company in developing its strategy and focus on delivering connected lifestyle devices for mobile operators, brands, and OEMs. Buffenoir began his career in 1984 with the SAGEM company, where he focused on the security sector and telecommunications systems. Between 1996 and 2000, he held chief executive positions in SAGEM’s core business activities: Mobile Phones and Radio communications systems, Systems and Radio communications, Networks. In 2001, he took over as head of the Mobile Phones Division before going on to become CEO and then Chairman and CEO of Sagem Mobile. Under his leadership, the company developed to become a top 5 European handset manufacturer and market leader in France.

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Yves Portalier, EVP Strategic Planning
Portalier is responsible for strategy and identifying new market opportunities and partnerships for Sagem Wireless. After joining Sagem in 1991 as a Software Engineer Project Manager in the Fax R&D unit, Portalier became Product Manager within the Sagem Mobile business unit in 1997.  In 2001, Portalier moved into marketing with Sagem Mobile as Marketing Director, becoming VP Products and Marketing in 2005.  Moving into a strategy role in 2006, Portalier focused on developing Sagem Mobile’s work in 3G and emerging technologies as Head of Communication and VP 3G and Advanced Technologies Business Unit.  Portalier played a key role in the launch of Sagem Wireless in January 2009, helping define the company’s repositioning as a new generation of ODM for mobile operators and global lifestyle brands.

Francois Guerineau, EVP R&D, Product Planning
Guerineau is responsible for Sagem Wireless’ product strategy and development as EVP R&D and Product Planning. After joining Sagem’s Telecom R&D unit as a Project Manager in 1987, Guerineau worked across the voice and data networks business unit, the access networks department and led the metering and partnerships business unit for Sagem.  In 2007, He became VP and Managing Director for Sagem Mobile’s 2G mobile phone business unit, later leading its ODM and Partnerships Business Group.

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Claude Vanacker, EVP Operations
As EVP Operations, Vanacker has responsibility for Sagem Wireless’ day-to-day business operations. A telecoms veteran with over 30 years’ experience, Vanacker began his career at Velec as an engineer in 1978 working on TV transmitters and mobile repeaters and, from 1998, managed its Tourcoing Plant.  He joined Sagem Mobile as Managing Director of its Customer Services Department in 2001, becoming its VP of Operations in 2007.

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Jérôme Nadel, EVP Marketing & User Experience
In his role as EVP Marketing & User Experience at Sagem Wireless, Nadel is responsible for bringing innovative user-centric mobile devices and services to market. Beginning his career at the IBM Human Factors Lab and then in Unisys’ Corporate Human Factors Group, Nadel became Worldwide VP Marketing for a multi-national technology start-up, where he supported an acquisition by another international technology leader, Gemplus, ultimately serving as VP Marketing there. At Gemplus, his key mandate, and success, was driving technology partnerships and promoting usability of mobile data services. Coming back to his passion, Nadel joined Human Factors International as CXO, where he helped transform the firm's core usability services into business-oriented user experience strategy and design.

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Giles Rees, VP Exclusive Brands Business
Rees leads Sagem Wireless’ work with its Exclusive Brand partners, such as Porsche Design. He joined Sagem Wireless in 2010, bringing with him over 20 years of experience of the luxury goods and services industry. Rees was previously Global Sales Director of Vertu, Nokia’s luxury mobile brand. At Vertu, he led the development of the company’s retail distribution organisation and its expansion into the APAC market. Prior to his joining Vertu in 2000, Rees worked for Jaguar Cars directing the licensing programme and had built his reputation in luxury goods through his 10 years experience in the Richemont and Swatch Groups. At Swatch Group, he managed the premium brands Omega and RADO watches before becoming UK Managing Director. Prior to this between 1990 and 1995, Rees was at Alfred Dunhill, initially as UK Sales Manager and latterly as Marketing Manager Menswear.

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Simon Gazikian, VP Business Services
Gazikian leads Sagem Wireless’ Business Services and is responsible for its work with OEMs, government agencies and M2M services for enterprises. His most recent positions include executive positions at eyePMedia, a leading provider of SIP-based telecommunications over IP client software, and UDcast, a leading provider of wireless IP broadcast solutions.  Gazikian also served as CEO of French start-up Tedemis, a specialist in mobile services provision for brands and communities.  Prior to this, he was vice-president global sales for Esmertec (now Myriad Group), where he rapidly increased sales to make Esmertec a dominant player in embedded Java machines and played a key role in the introduction of the company to the stock exchange in 2005.  Gazikian has also held positions of vice president Europe/Latin America with Axiom Systems (later bought by Comptel) and director Southern Europe with Micromuse (later bought by IBM), as well as various posts with Compuware and Unisys.

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Bruno Mortreux, VP Products Strategy
& Management
is responsible for Product Strategy in Sagem Wireless’ Operator & Lifestyle Brands Business Unit. After joining the company in 1989 as a technician and engineer in one of the manufacturing sites of Sagem, Mortreux held several positions in the digital set-top box business units, before moving into a marketing role in 1997 as Product Manager. From 2002, he played a key role in the creation of the Digital TV business as Product Line and R&D manager. Joining the Sagem Mobiles division as Product Line Director in 2006, he focused on the development of the 3G and multimedia range of products. In 2009, Mortreux joined the Sagem Wireless team to lead the creation of the product management team and participated in the repositioning of Sagem Wireless while keeping a consistent customer focus within the company.

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Jean-Luc Guerit, VP Sales & Brands Management
leads the Sagem Wireless sales organisation into the telecoms distribution channels, where he is responsible for establishing the portfolio of lifestyle brands to be sold in these mobile operator retail channels. After joining Sagem in 1988 as a Key Account Manager, Guerit became Sales Director of the Fax and Telecommunication Broadband Division of Sagem. In 1999, he joined Sagem Mobiles division as Sales Director for Central Europe before to become Managing Director for Europe in 2004. Appointed as Vice President of the ODM business unit in 2006, he launched the ODM activity by establishing the partnership with SonyEricsson. In 2008 he took over the Brands business unit where he established strong relationships with the main actors within the GSM industry and signed significant license agreements. Guerit plays a key role in developing the new brands strategy of Sagem Wireless, a strategy which is seen as the main growth driver for Sagem Wireless in the coming years.

Pascal Corcessin, VP Quality
Pascal has been Vice President, Quality, at Sagem Wireless since 2009. Prior to this, Pascal was based in China as Improvement Action Director for Sagem Mobile. He has occupied several roles for Sagem Mobile, working on the executive board directing Risk Management from 2006, and as Quality Director from 2003. Before that he was Quality Manager at Sagem (D2T Division). In his career, Pascal has also held different responsibilities at the French Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique (C.EA) and SAT (Groupe SAGEM).

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Pasquale Pistorio, Chairman of the Board
Mr Pistorio brings over 40 years of telecoms industry experience to his role as Chairman of the Board at Sagem Wireless. A champion and ambassador for Europe’s telecommunications industry, Pistorio was CEO of STMicroelectronics until his retirement in 2005 and appointment as Honorary Chairman by ST Micro’s Managing Board. Pistorio sits on the Boards of the Fiat Group (Italy), Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing (Singapore), Brembo (Italy), Accent (Luxembourg), and Atos Origin (France). In 2004 – 2007, he was a Member of the Board at Telecom Italia and its Chairman from April to December 2007. Pistorio is a firm advocate of corporate social responsibility, especially in the environmental field, for ethical and social reasons, as well as his conviction that environmentally friendly companies are more competitive. He has been a member of the United Nations Task Force dedicated to bridging the Digital Divide.

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Thierry Buffenoir, CEO Sagem Wireless
As CEO of Sagem Wireless, Mr Buffenoir has led the company in developing its strategy and focus on delivering connected lifestyle devices for mobile operators, brands, and OEMs. Buffenoir began his career in 1984 with the SAGEM company, where he focused on the security sector and telecommunications systems. Between 1996 and 2000, he held chief executive positions in SAGEM’s core business activities: Mobile Phones and Radio communications systems, Systems and Radio communications, Networks. In 2001, he took over as head of the Mobile Phones Division before going on to become CEO and then Chairman and CEO of Sagem Mobile. Under his leadership, the company developed to become a top 5 European handset manufacturer and market leader in France.

Jean Schmitt, Managing Partner, Sofinnova
Partners
Mr Schmitt joined Sofinnova Partners' Information Technology team as Partner in December 2001, focusing on opportunities in the telecom sector. Prior to joining Sofinnova Partners, Schmitt was the CEO and founder of SLP InfoWare, a world leader in predictive customer relationship management software for the telecom industry, which he sold to Gemplus in 2000. Schmitt then became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SLP InfoWare and Vice President, Telecom Solutions and Applications at Gemplus. At Sofinnova, Jean has built a deliberate investment strategy focused on wireless handsets and consumer electronic devices, with a strong emphasis on technologies bringing privacy protection, convenience, and key features to end users.

Charles Levine, Independent Board Member
Charles Levine is the independent, non-executive Chairman of the Board of Openwave, a global software innovator delivering context-aware mediation and messaging solutions that enable communication service providers and the broader ecosystem to create and deliver smarter services. He is also non-executive Chairman of the Board for Sierra Wireless, Inc. Sierra Wireless offers a comprehensive array of hardware, software, and connected services for mobile lifestyles and machine-to-machine communications, providing, reliable, high-performing solutions and early access to new wireless technologies. In addition, Mr. Levine is a director of RCN Corporation, a facilities-based, competitive broadband telecommunications services provider of bundled cable, high-speed internet and phone services. From 1997 to 2002, Mr. Levine held various positions with Sprint PCS, a wireless communications company, most recently as President. From 1994 to 1996, he was President of Octel Link, a voicemail equipment and services provider, and a Senior Vice President of Octel Services. Mr. Levine received his BA in Economics from Trinity College and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Mr. Levine also completed a Corporate Governance Course at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Mr. Levine is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors in Canada.

Patrick Jones, Independent Board Member
Patrick Jones brings considerable high technology and international expertise to the Sagem Wireless board. He is Chairman of the Board of Lattice Semiconductor, as well as a member of the board of directors of Openwave Systems and Novell, Inc. Previously, he was CFO of LSI Logic and also VP Finance –Corporate Controller for Intel Corp. He also was CFO of Gemplus SA (now Gemalto) and led their dual-listed IPO in 2000. He also currently sits on several private venture-backed high technology company boards in Europe, largely in the mobile communications space, including Heptagon OY (lenses for mobile phone cameras), and Inside Contactless SA (manufacturer of semiconductors for contactless smart cards and NFC for mobile applications). He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois with a concentration in economics, and an MBA from St. Louis University with a concentration in finance.