Quick Links

Pre-Conference Workshop, 18th October, 2010
OS - Making Sense of New OS Landscapes

Led by: Jim Morrish,
Mobile Content and Applications,
Analysys Mason

Email your questions in advance to: Jim.Morrish@analysysmason.com

Workshop Summary:
The mobile OS landscape has transformed over the last two years, and the rate of change seems to be ever increasing. Market development scenarios that initially appear fanciful can become reality within 6 months. However the underlying issue of device fragmentation and the value of content still hold true. This workshop will examine the dynamics of this new environment.

Workshop Agenda:

09.00 Registration and refreshments

09.15 Welcome

09.30 The real world impact of device and OS fragmentation

• Software development and management
• Android fragmentation

11.40 Break

How different application types are impacted differently

• Implications for MNOs, OEMs , content owners and Developers

13.40 Lunch

Writing once, running everywhere: Application cross compilation, translation and widgets

• What works well, for who, and in which situations

15.00 Break

What does the future hold for application portability

• The potential for widgets
• Future scenarios for the OS environment

17.00 End Workshop, Q&A

Workshop Leader:
Jim leads Analysys Mason's Mobile Content and Applications research programme. He has extensive experience within both the mobile and media sectors, and is familiar with the full range of mainstream mobile technologies and the relative strengths and weaknesses of potential substitute technologies. In the role of Consultant, Jim led the development of Analysys Mason's business within the mobile TV sector, delivering a number of leading-edge mobile TV assignments and authoring several articles for publication in the industry press. Jim has 17 years of experience in telecoms, media and related industries. Prior to joining Analysys Mason, he worked for Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Cable & Wireless, the BBC, and as a freelance consultant.

• © Informa UK Ltd 2010. All rights reserved.
• Privacy
• Top
• About Us
• Contact Us