Another day another workshop

Just a quick note to say that I am in London doing another workshop today. So sorry for lack of blogs (Rob is with me). Will pick up on missed stories at the weekend!

Bena

OgilvyOne signs NeoMedia for new new@ogilvy in Malaysia

NeoMedia Technologies, the global leader in camera-initiated barcode transactions for mobile devices, today announced that OgilvyOne Worldwide has deployed two of NeoMedia’s innovative mobile products: NeoReader (barcode scanning application) and NeoSphere (code management platform) for the launch of neo@ogilvy, its integrated digital and direct media company in Malaysia. The launch has been planned and managed by Rezonanze, NeoMedia’s strategic partner in Asia and a leading interactive branding and marketing consultancy.

Mobile phones fry your mind!

Thanks to Darrell Poe from Neustar/UltraDNS for sendng me this - love it!  But also very very scary.

Quick chat with Tim Haysom CMO OMTP on BONDI

A couple of days ago 3, AT&T, T-Mobile, Telenor, Telefonica, Telecom Italia and Vodafone launched a new initiative. This initiative was driven by the OMTP (all the operators are part of the OMTP) and is called BONDI.

GSMA and European Payments Council working to bring e-cash by next year

A new partnership has been formed between the GSM association (GSMA) and the European Payments Council with the aim to “accelerate the deployment of services that enable consumers to pay for goods and services in shops, restaurants and other locations using their mobile phones.”

Telstra - Whereis Everyone

It seems to be a week for Telstra news. Telstra has launched a new service called Whereis Everyone. Designed to let family and friends see each others position on maps sent to their mobile phone. The service also can provide alerts at particular times of days.

Seeker Wireless announces SeekerZone powers LocalZone Vodafone New Zealand service

Seeker Wireless has announced today that its SeekerZone™ solution has been deployed to power the new Local Zone product launched this week by Vodafone New Zealand.

Telenor and Nokia cooperate on bringing mobile services to consumers

Telenor and Nokia today announced cooperation on mobile services to accelerate the adoption of new Internet services on the Ovi services platform provided by Nokia. The agreement will enable Telenor customers to experience one of the best Internet services on their devices in the simplest way. The Telenor and Ovi services will be offered to Telenor customers in Norway, Sweden and Denmark as well as in Hungary.

Etisalat and France Telecom agree on a partnership covering strategic technological and marketing fields

Memorandum of Understanding executed in Paris today between Mohammed Hassan Omran, Chairman, Etisalat, and Didier Lombard, Chairman and CEO, France Telecom