Low-to-no cost, comprehensive database of global mobile handset information
now available to assist Web developers in creating 'device aware' content
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- dotMobi, the company behind
.mobi - the first and only Internet address designed specifically for
mobile phones - today announced the launch of DeviceAtlas, the definitive
source of mobile handset information for mobile content developers.
"There are many sources for device data, but they are scattered
throughout developer forums and embedded into various products. DeviceAtlas
is a single definitive source of device information," said Paul Nerger,
Vice President of Advanced Services and Applications, dotMobi.
"DeviceAtlas helps developers of all sizes build better mobile web
applications that adapt to - and are optimized for - the widest possible
range of mobile devices with structured, accurate data. This also means
device data will be available for everyone, regardless of company's size,
because of the low costs of DeviceAtlas. In fact, access to the Web site
version of the database is completely free, and we will provide one free
DeviceAtlas Developer Edition license to every member of the Dev.mobi
developer forum," added Nerger.
Nokia, Vodafone, Telecom Italia Mobile, Argogroup, Volantis, Zandan and
many other mobile operators, handset manufacturers and developers from
around the world are working with dotMobi to collate and continually refine
information on handset attributes - from early models of data-capable
mobile phones to the very latest "smart" mobile devices - so that
developers can create "device aware" content with the most up-to-date
information available.
Nokia's Head of Technology Management, Timo Skytta, said, "The
introduction of DeviceAtlas will help Internet web developers and content
providers build tailored Internet experiences for a range of devices. As
Nokia expands from a handset company to offer a range of Internet services
- making these experiences powerful and valuable is very important," while
Peter Thompson, of Vodafone Group R&D, said, "DeviceAtlas is a great tool
to help mobile developers create a personalized and valuable mobile web
experience for their users."
DeviceAtlas allows information to be shared with the global development
community and to be updated online. This approach simplifies the
development process and enables developers to create the best possible
experience for users. And along with the free, web-based version, users can
access a local copy of the DeviceAtlas database via an application
programming interface (API) for a modest annual fee.
dotMobi's CEO, Trey Harvin, said, "dotMobi recognized the need to solve
the challenges developers face in creating content for literally thousands
of different handset and software combinations. We've worked hard to
deliver what is the most comprehensive, accurate intelligence on mobile
devices around the world through DeviceAtlas."
James Pearce, Vice President of Technology at dotMobi, said, "The
initial release of DeviceAtlas only represents the start of an
ever-evolving tool for the mobile development community. The roadmap for
the next few months includes further property vocabularies, a full test
suite, the ability of all community members to provide additional data, and
compatibility with W3C recommendations."
More information on DeviceAtlas - including the free web-based version
and free, fully licensed version for developers - is available at
http://deviceatlas.com on PCs and http://deviceatlas.mobi on mobiles.
Notes to Editors
Pricing information: dotMobi DeviceAtlas comes in three editions, defined
by the update frequency a user needs. The editions are:
-- DeviceAtlas Premium Edition with "anytime" updates is priced at $299
per installed computer per year.
-- DeviceAtlas Standard Edition with weekly updates is priced at $149 per
installed computer per year.
-- Device Atlas Basic Edition with monthly updates is priced at $99 per
installed computer per year.
Third-party quotes follow release.
About dotMobi
dotMobi (the informal name of mTLD Top Level Domain Ltd.), a consortium
headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is leading the growth of internet use
from mobile phones with the .mobi domain name. Unique among domain name
providers, dotMobi ensures that services and sites developed around .mobi
are optimized for use by mobile devices. On-the-go consumers can have
confidence that a web site will work on their mobile phones when using a
.mobi address.
dotMobi is backed by leading mobile operators, network & device
manufacturers, and internet content providers, including Ericsson, Google,
GSM Association, Hutchison 3, Microsoft, Nokia, Orascom Telecom, Samsung
Electronics, Syniverse, T-Mobile, Telefonica Moviles, TIM, Visa and
Vodafone. dotMobi is a sponsor of W3C's Mobile Web Initiative.
For more information on dotMobi domains and registration information,
visit http://dotmobi.mobi. Visit the dotMobi blog at http://blog.mobi.
For more information, please contact:
Vance Hedderel
dotMobi
+1-703-485-5563
vhedderel@dotmobi.mobi
Danielle Siemon
A&R Edelman for dotMobi (US)
+1-650-762-2947
danielle.siemon@edelman.com
Gareth Davies
Edelman Public Relations for dotMobi (Europe)
+44-020-7344-1216
gareth.davies@edelman.com
DeviceAtlas From dotMobi: Supporting Quotes
Nokia
"The introduction of DeviceAtlas will help Internet web developers and
content providers build tailored Internet experiences for a range of
devices. As Nokia expands from a handset company to offer a range of
Internet services - making these experiences powerful and valuable is very
important. With DeviceAtlas, developers and content providers can easily
reference a comprehensive device catalogue and enhance the user experience
by developing specific experiences for specific devices features."
- Timo Skytta, Head of Technology Management, Nokia
Vodafone
"DeviceAtlas is a great tool to help mobile developers create a
personalized and valuable mobile web experience for their users. We plan to
promote DeviceAtlas as a tool for mobile developers through our open
innovation platform, http://www.betavine.net."
- Peter Thompson, Vodafone Group R&D
TIM
"With a plethora of different Mobile Devices in the market, DeviceAtlas
offers developers and entire ecosystem the unique opportunity to
successfully boost the development of the Mobile Internet for the next
future."
- Gaetano Liggieri, responsible for .mobi initiative, Telecom Italia
Mobitel
"Building effective, usable mobile web sites is vitally important in
the development and uptake of the mobile internet. With DeviceAtlas web
developers are able to create specific mobile web experiences for users on
a range of different devices by accessing the database. We are delighted to
be able to support it."
- Miha Valencic, Technical Consultant, Mobitel
Future Platforms
"DeviceAtlas is a fantastic new attempt to address the fragmentation
issues inherent in mobile. We certainly see it as an excellent means of
solving this problem and delivering delightful mobile web experiences."
- Tom Hume, Managing Director, Future Platforms
Paddy Power
"Paddy Power is excited to be working together with dotMobi to deliver
a superior mobile betting solution to our customers. There is a huge
variety of mobile devices being used by customers to access our mobile
services at http://www.paddypower.com/mobile and wap.paddypower.com, and it is
critical that they all have the best possible user experience. DeviceAtlas
provides access to the device specific data required to develop a mobile
product tailored exactly to the needs of our customers."
- Kevin Furlong, Sportsbook Manager, http://www.paddypower.com
Adimo
"DeviceAtlas is an invaluable tool that enables developers who have
neither the time nor resources to access a reliable and powerful database
of device information. In terms of the development of the mobile web, it is
crucially important to deliver effective sites and a satisfactory end user
experience. DeviceAtlas ensures that developers have all the tools at their
disposal whenever they need them helping them build successful sites."
- Anna Caracolias, CEO, Adimo
Bango
"There is nothing more important than accurate, up-to-date device
information from a credible, independent source. Whether it's to maximize
your site's capabilities for each visiting phone, ensure the correct media
is delivered after a mobile purchase or to truly understand market trends
as part of a mobile web analytics solution, DeviceAtlas delivers the
bedrock required to build success on mobile."
- Andy Bovingdon, Vice President of Product Marketing, Bango
CGI Group, Inc.
"After years of niche existence, mobile services are now moving
mainstream. The increasing acceptance is driven by an improving user
experience, for which a device-specific presentation is important. CGI
Germany supported the beta phase of DeviceAtlas with its profound
experience in this area."
- Agnes Hombrecher, Vice President Consulting Services, CGI Information
Systems and Management Consultants (Deutschland) GmbH
AccuWeather
"AccuWeather is delighted to participate in the launch of DeviceAtlas.
We have worked with the excellent folks at dotMobi during the last few
months and have been pleased with the level of the service they have been
able to offer. AccuWeather.com mobile web site is one of the top
destinations on the mobile web and we only work with the best vendors who
can offer highly reliable services."
- Douglas M. Yule, Director of Research and Development, AccuWeather,
Inc.
iLoop Mobile
"The mobile handset market is extremely dynamic. There are millions of
legacy devices in the market as well as new, feature-rich handsets being
released continuously. Mobile platform solution providers and content
developers must be device agnostic and have the ability to adapt to changes
in existing handsets and new handsets in real-time to ensure that consumers
have a rich and fulfilling experience with their content and solution
offerings. DeviceAtlas is the most comprehensive and cost-effective
solution for accessing mobile device profile data, worldwide, and we have
benefited greatly from the service."
- Michael Becker, EVP Business Development, iLoop Mobile, Inc.
SOURCE dotMobi
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Related links:
http://www.dotmobi.mobi
http://www.deviceatlas.com http://www.deviceatlas.mobi
http://www.blog.mobi
CONTACT:
Vance Hedderel of dotMobi, +1-703-485-5563,
vhedderel@dotmobi.mobi, or Danielle Siemon of A&R Edelman for
dotMobi (US), +1-650-762-2947, danielle.siemon@edelman.com, or
Gareth Davies of Edelman Public Relations for dotMobi (Europe),
+44-20-7344-1216, gareth.davies@edelman.com
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