NeoMedia & Gavitec To Attend CTIA Wireless

NeoMedia Technologies, the global leader in camera-initiated barcode transactions for mobile devices, and Gavitec AG - mobile digit, the leading provider of mobile ticketing technologies and marketing solutions, are excited to showcase their innovative optical code reading technology at CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2008 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA from September 10 - 12.

CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment, the largest wireless data event in the industry, embodies the ever-changing, dynamic, and innovative world of wireless data in enterprise and in entertainment. CTIA Wireless is the one show that brings key audiences such as enterprise users, solution providers, content owners, and mobile distribution channels together to form strategic partnerships, service industry needs, and create new innovations in wireless data. With over 300 exhibitors and special technology pavilions in mobile entertainment, enterprise mobility, M2M and application development, CTIA Wireless is the most comprehensive expo in wireless data showcasing ground-breaking innovations and creative solutions for enterprise and entertainment.

NeoMedia's flagship optical messaging and code reading platform, along with Gavitec's mobile ticketing technologies and marketing solutions will be on display at CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment in booth #229.

In order to create a global ecosystem for mobile codes, NeoMedia is collaborating with recognized leaders in telecommunication infrastructure management to create a worldwide infrastructure for the processing of optically initiated transactions - called the Optical Messaging Interchange. This interchange would provide the mass reach required by brands and advertisers to invest in the technology, while enabling operators to leverage their investments in networks and subscribers. By embracing open standards, full interoperability, and by being barcode symbology agnostic, NeoMedia Technologies wants to provide a global infrastructure to insure that all transactions requested by end users “work” as intended, all parties are compensated correctly, and that the technology achieves mass adoption globally. In doing so, NeoMedia enables a seamless, secure, and reliable platform for mobile commerce using 1D and 2D barcodes and mobile devices. NeoMedia’s mission is to offer new ways to make mobile internet transactions effortless and more accessible while enhancing customer value and convenience.

Interview With NeoMedia CEO William Hoffman

NeoMedia Technologies' CEO William Hoffman talks to bnetTV.com's Nicole Scott at CTIA Wireless I.T. and Entertainment 2007.

NeoMedia To Present At Smartphone Summit 07

Smartphone Summit Presents 'Smartphone Enterprise Solutions 2007' San Francisco - An exclusive conference event beginning October 22, 2007 with CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment, dedicated to bringing you the top Smartphone based Enterprise Solutions from all Smartphone O/S platforms including Symbian, Microsoft, Palm, Linux, and beyond. The focused attendee demographic includes enterprise executives as well as wireless developers and I.T. professionals.

Throughout the conference attendees will be given the inside track on the ways their business can benefit from the latest Smartphone technologies, solutions, hardware, software, and accessories. The amount of requests for speaking opportunities have been staggering, yet only the most innovative and informative sessions will make it to the conference. Keynote by Platinum Sponsor Symbian.

Please join us in room C2 from 5:00pm - 5:50pm for 'Smartphone Interactivity (Social Networking & Personal Communications) with a special session introduction by NeoMedia Technologies' CEO William J. Hoffman. Join the pioneers taking social networking wireless for an in-depth look at the implications of this technology, including how it may be monetized for ROI of those enabling these experiences, as well as security of the experience.

I had the esteemed pleasure of catching up with NeoMedia Technologies' CEO William J. Hoffman and asked him what people can expect from NeoMedia at this years CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment.

"NeoMedia is excited to introduce a clean and fresh image as the 'global leader in optically initiated transactions for mobile devices.' The future is now, and NeoMedia will lead the industry with their complete offering of mobile solutions.

NeoMedia is very pleased to be participating in CTIA at San Francisco this October because it is the first time NeoMedia will be integrating and showcasing our hardware from Gavitec AG - mobile digit and introducing the long awaited NeoReader, a universal code reading application. NeoMedia Technologies will be very visible at speaker events on the 22nd, including the Smartphone Summit and Mobile Entertainment Summit. At the booth, 1351, there will be live demos of the EXIO for mobile ticketing and couponing, code readers, and company professionals to meet with.

Visit a summit speech and stop by our booth to see what we are all about."

NeoMedia Gears Up For CTIA Wireless 2007

With CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2007 just two weeks away, NeoMedia Technologies, the global leader in camera-initiated transactions for mobile devices, is gearing up to showcase their innovative optical code reading technology and mobile ticketing solutions.

CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment, the largest wireless data event in the industry, embodies the ever-changing, dynamic, and innovative world of wireless data in enterprise and in entertainment. CTIA Wireless is the one show that brings key audiences such as enterprise users, solution providers, content owners, and mobile distribution channels together to form strategic partnerships, service industry needs, and create new innovations in wireless data. With over 300 exhibitors and special technology pavilions in mobile entertainment, enterprise mobility, M2M and application development, CTIA Wireless is the most comprehensive expo in wireless data showcasing ground-breaking innovations and creative solutions for enterprise and entertainment.

NeoMedia's flagship qode® platform will be on exhibit at CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2007 at the Moscone Center South Hall, San Francisco, CA from October 23 to October 25. NeoMedia will be showcasing their industry leading mobile enterprise and optical code reading technology in booth #1351.

NeoMedia's qode platform includes qode®reader and qode®window, providing One Click to Content™ connectivity for products, print, packaging and other physical objects to link directly to specific desired content via the mobile internet. qode®reader works with camera-enabled phones, letting users "click" on 2-dimensional "smartcodes" for a direct connection to desired multimedia information, advertising, promotions and content, etc., and qode®window lets users enter a key word, slogan, barcode number or other unique identifier, for similar connection. NeoMedia's mobile ticketing and couponing solutions were developed by Gavitec, and consists of a back-end system for ticket/coupon generation and validation as well as readers that can be deployed in a stand-alone configuration, integrated into venue turnstiles/entryways, or combined in point-of-sale systems.

All eyes will be on NeoMedia at this years CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment as many in the mobile industry are anticipating the imminent announcement and launch of NeoMedia's newly developed NeoReader application. Based off the award winning Lavasphere technology developed in Germany by Gavitec, the NeoReader reads all common non-proprietary 2D codes (Data Matrix, QR, Aztec, Maxi) as well as URL embedded 2D codes, and all 1D UPC open source codes. This allows the NeoReader to function as a universal code reader and allows the user to click on a variety of codes with a single application installed.

By utilizing NeoMedia's NeoReader technology, camera phones are instantly transformed into universal code readers that can read UPC barcodes and two-dimensional smartcodes simply by clicking with their installed camera phone application. Users connect directly to the mobile Internet without URLs or manually entered links. The NeoReader ushers in and inaugurates a brand new era of innovative mobile enterprise and optical code reading solutions for the wireless industry.

Please join us at CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2007.