CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2005: A Comprehensive Event for Wireless Developers and Industry Experts

Strategic Insights -

The upcoming CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2005 conference, scheduled to take place at Moscone West in San Francisco, CA, from September 27-29, 2005, promises to be a comprehensive event for wireless developers and industry experts. The conference will feature three special interest seminars and a special interest pavilion geared towards wireless developers, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovations in the mobile data industry. Trusted industry leaders NAVTEQ, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson will present unique sessions highlighting the technologies behind the mobile enterprise and mobile entertainment industries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2005 conference will feature three special interest seminars and a special interest pavilion for wireless developers, showcasing the latest innovations in wireless data applications.
  • NAVTEQ, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson will present unique sessions highlighting the technologies behind the mobile enterprise and mobile entertainment industries.
  • The conference will include the Third Annual NAVTEQ Global Wireless LBS Challenge, a developer contest created to boost growth in the location-based services industry.
  • Eleven companies will showcase cutting-edge applications in the developers' pavilion, providing solutions and services covering voice applications, mobile Java, location services, messaging, content, and more.
  • The conference will focus on the integration of wireless technologies into the enterprise and vertical business markets, including healthcare, government, automotive, retail, and others.
  • The show will also reflect the explosive growth in wireless entertainment, encompassing mobile content, digital cameras, and interactive games.

Statistics:

  • Over 250 million smart phones are forecasted to be in the market by 2008.
  • The N-Gage has been a growing success, and Nokia has a complete solution for any company entering the mobile games market.
  • 20 years of experience in the field of 3D, Sony Ericsson's 20-month working period on mobile Java 3D has allowed the company to develop a solid foundation in this area.
  • The NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge has now entered its third year, encouraging developers to build location-enabled applications for wireless devices.

Sources:

  • CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2005 press release
  • CTIA-The Wireless Association(TM)
  • NAVTEQ
  • Nokia
  • Sony Ericsson
  • Moscone West Conference Center
  • www.CTIA.org