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BREW News - Volume 4, Number 5
> Qualcomm Acquires Mobile User Interface Leader Trigenix
> Become a BREW 2005 Presenter - Apply Now
> New Developer Resources
> Join Us at CTIA - Now Accepting BREW Partner Pavilion Applications
> BREW 2005 Developer Awards Call for Submissions
Qualcomm Acquires Mobile User Interface Leader Trigenix
Qualcomm recently announced it has acquired Trigenix, a mobile user interface company, based in the United Kingdom. The acquisition provides Qualcomm with Trigenix's User Interface (UI) development technologies, products and tools, and extends Qualcomm's commitment to the European wireless community.
When combined with the BREW client software, Trigenix's suite of technologies provides additional substantial advantages to Qualcomm's existing UI offerings that enable flexible and customizable wireless device UIs for operators and device manufacturers.
The BREW 3.1 client software and BREW 1.0 UI Toolkit provide operators and device manufacturers the resources they need to develop an entire phone UI, branded to suit individual operator's and manufacturer's requirements for all handset tiers and models offered to subscribers. Adding the capabilities of Trigenix technologies, including the Trigenix Trigplayer™, provides an expanded UI development tool set that allows BREW operators and device manufacturers to custom build core phone functions like address books, messaging menus, navigation methods, color schemes and icon styles.
"Qualcomm's acquisition of Trigenix marks a significant next step in the Company's efforts to bring enhanced 3G wireless data services to Europe and illustrates our resolve to support wireless operators, device manufactures and developers on the continent," said Peggy Johnson, president of Qualcomm Internet Services. "Trigenix is an acknowledged leader in mobile UI technology and we're pleased to embark on this next stage of our BREW business with them. This acquisition greatly improves the ability for customers offering BREW-based services as well as operators and handset manufacturers to reduce time-to-market and grow their wireless data business."
Read more about the acquisition.
back to topBecome a BREW 2005 Presenter - Apply Now
Calling all industry experts - influence the future of wireless data and get unparalleled exposure in front of the people you want to do business with.
The BREW 2005 Conference is back - bigger and better than ever before. On June 1-3, the wireless data community will converge at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, the beautiful new venue for BREW 2005. There will be more attendees from more global destinations and more sponsors and exhibitors in our 30,000 square foot Partner Pavilion. In addition, there will be more technical and business sessions with more speaking opportunities for experts like you.
BREW 2005 attracts an innovative and influential community of publishers, developers, content providers, operators, device manufacturers, and technology providers from around the world. If you have BREW - related business or technical insights that would appeal to this audience, we invite you to submit your presentation proposal by February 7, 2005.
Visit BREW 2005 for more details.
back to topNew Developer Resources
View the latest developer resources on the BREW web site ranging from business case studies to new FAQs to in-depth technical articles.
Case Studies - Several new business case studies on BREW developers from around the world have been added to the Case Studies section.
Technical Articles - Read the latest BREW technical articles from DevX.com: Build Better Mobile UIs with a New BREW Framework (Parts I and II)
Knowledge Base Articles - Two new Knowledge Base articles have been posted: Floating-point Support in BREW and Harnessing Address Book Functionality.
Developer FAQs - New FAQs added on account management, payment processes, reporting and transactions, quick pay program and much more.
3D Gaming Showcase - The BREW solution supports the highest quality mobile games for wireless, mass-market handsets. Check out these 3D BREW applications from around the world.
Developers can always see the latest additions to the BREW web site by visiting www.brewdeveloper.com.
back to topJoin Us at CTIA - Now Accepting BREW Partner Pavilion Applications
Qualcomm is now accepting applications for BREW publishers and developers who wish to be featured within the Qualcomm booth at CTIA Wireless March 14-16, 2005 in New Orleans, LA at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall C, Booth #2631.
The BREW Partner Pavilion, located in the Qualcomm booth, allows BREW publishers and developers to showcase their latest applications within a turnkey pod while reaping the benefits of Qualcomm's advertising and promotion as well as the cost savings compared to hosting a full booth. This year, exhibiting companies will get the chance to choose their location within the booth on a first-come, first-serve basis, based on Premium Exhibitor status.
If you want to highlight your latest and greatest BREW applications and/or technology with Qualcomm at the largest and most highly attended wireless show in the North American telecommunications and computing industry (with over 35,000 delegates and 700 exhibitors), act now!
Contact Amy Allred at aallred@qualcomm.com for more details.
back to topBREW 2005 Developer Awards Call for Submissions
Attention BREW publishers and developers! The open call for submissions for the BREW 2005 Developer Awards is right around the corner and you don't want to miss your chance to shine at the BREW 2005 Conference. This is an international program that recognizes the best that BREW publishers and developers have to offer in the realm of wireless applications.
We've expanded the 2005 awards program, adding several new categories including:- Best Ring Tone Application
- Most Innovative Use of Technology
- People's Choice Awards
- Best Business Application
- Best Location-Based Service Application
- Best Communications Application
- Best Information Application
- Best Entertainment Application
- Best Game Application
Starting January 7th, the nomination form will be available online at www.BREW2005awards.com. This completed form plus a demo* of your BREW application(s) are all that is needed to ensure that you are in the running for one of these coveted awards. Award-winning applications will be showcased at the awards ceremony, held at the BREW 2005 Conference in San Diego, June 1 - 3. Visit BREW 2005 for more details on the award categories, submission process, prizes or to view last year's winners.
*Applicants for the Most Innovative Use of Technology category must submit their application file.
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