Microsoft China Co., Ltd. and China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited have signed an MOU to establish a strategic collaboration to promote the use of Windows Mobile and Windows Media technology.

The two companies will work together to improve the user experience and market share of Windows Mobile based devices, while reducing the time to market and lowering development costs.

TechFaith Wireless is one of the largest handset application software and handset solution providers in China.

Based on the Windows Mobile and Windows Media technologies, the strategic partnership covers smartphone and entertainment handset product development, application development, collaborative sales and marketing, and an exchange of talent and technology.