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Winners of MobileRules! Competition
Second Annual Mobile Technology Competition Attracts Entrepreneurs from Around the World
Santa Clara, Calif. – March 20, 2008 – The VIPs of Silicon Valley gathered by the hundreds last night at the opulent new San Jose City Hall to congratulate the winners of the second annual “MobileRules!” business plan and innovation competition. The goal of the competition, which is co-organized each year by Nokia and FinNode, is to seek out entrepreneurs and developers who are creating new value, new revenue and new services for mobile devices and the mobile lifestyle.
Mobile Business Plans
Winner: MedApps Mobile Wireless Health Monitoring System, by MedApps™
Runner-Up: Buzzd real-time social connections, by Buzzd
Runner-Up: Mobile Transaction Network payments system, by m-Via
Mobile Applications
Multimedia: MyStrands Social Player, by MyStrands
Multiplayer Games: Sumo-Sumo, by GAMICA
Infotainment: Earthcomber, by Earthcomber LLC
Enterprise: UpCode Parking, by UpCode Ltd/UPC Consulting Ltd
Mobile Technology Innovations
Future Architecture: B4-Flash Memory, by GENUSION Inc.
Multimedia: Kannuu, by Kannuu Inc.
Touch and Feel: Kareline Natural Composites, by Kareline Oy Ltd
User Interface: Tiki® 6 Keys, by Tiki'labs
Winners will receive fast-track negotiation and publishing opportunities with Nokia and/or other competition sponsors, premium placement of applications in Nokia Software Market, placement in "trial for free" offers, promotion at Forum Nokia developer events, business consulting with Nokia and business development partners, free mobile devices and cash prizes.
About FinNode
Comprised of members of the business and technology community, FinNode is a network designed to help Silicon Valley companies connect with partners in Finland and the U.S. With domain expertise in more than 20 different industries, FinNode provides resources for business development, internationalization, R&D, outsourcing, intellectual property licensing, venture funding and university partnerships. The FinNode community offers executive-level contacts and expertise relevant to Fortune 1000 companies, start-ups and universities. For more information, visit FinNode at www.finnode.com / email to competition@finnode.com / or call +408-971-7303.
About Forum Nokia
Nokia's global developer program, Forum Nokia connects developers to tools, technical information, support, and distribution channels they can use to build and market applications around the globe. From offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and Singapore, Forum Nokia provides technical and business development support to developers and operators to assist them in achieving their goal of successfully launching applications and services to consumers and enterprises. More information is available at www.forum.nokia.com.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.
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