An alpha version of the new Linux-based Tizen device software platform has been launched. First announced in September 2011, Tizen is
a joint project of the Linux Foundation and LiMo Foundation, to create a standards-based HTML5 and WAC web development environment for device-independent applications. The Tizen Association – which includes NEC Casio, NTT Docomo, Panasonic, Samsung, SK Telecom, Telefonica and Vodafone on its board - started to build industry engagement and in-market support for the platform on 1 January.