Telecom operator Aircel, a unit of Malaysia's Maxis announced that it has entered into an agreement with Infosys Technologies to launch mobile application store in the country.

Infosys, the second largest software exporter by revenue will implement its new platform called FLYPP for the Aircel store. Launched in December FLYPP can be used by mobile operators to offer a wide range of applications. Infosys Chief Operating Officer SD Shibulal expressed that the company is also in talks with other players in the sector for the platform.

Innovation in the fierce mobile competitive sector has resulted in new applications being offered on the mobile handsets, such as such as navigation maps, downloadable videos, games and music.

Aircel COO Gurdeep Singh said "The application store will provide consumers greater choice for applications related to health, finance, and entertainment."

The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.