Royal Philips Electronics and Intel Corporation announced that the two companies have collaborated to create a new digital multimedia reference platform called Pronto++ Software & Systems. This platform should enable Philips and its original equipment manufacturers to create next-generation interactive, digital audio and video devices running on Intel PXA250 rocessors. This platform brings two sets of solutions: fully integrated hardware devices that include software and services, and software-only solutions for other devices, including PDAs, Smart Phones, and notebook PCs.