ME4:  Beyond the PC: The Realization of Linux in the Mobile Device Market
08/16/2006, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Speaker:
Mike Kelley, Senior Vice President, Engineering, ACCESS Systems Americas, Inc.

The mobile phone market is evolving. Carrier and handset manufacturers worldwide are demanding open, non-proprietary operating systems. They want the ability to customize and differentiate their offerings. They also want fast-time-to market and a complete solution. Linux is emerging as the platform of choice. A number of industry analyst firms are projecting significant growth in the Linux mobile market worldwide over the next several years. The world’s major operators are looking to Linux as the next platform for their networks. These factors all provide Linux developers with new business opportunities worldwide. Mike Kelley will discuss why Linux is a great fit for the mobile space, the advantages it provides and most importantly, the new opportunities the mobile Linux market can offer Linux developers and why developing Linux applications for the mobile market makes sense.


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