Verizon Wireless said
its upcoming Open Development Device Conference will feature the release and
publication of Version 1.0 of the technical specifications for new wireless
devices that will work on its “Any Device, Any App” network-only service
option.
The conference, scheduled for March 19 in New York City, will focus on how
traditional device and consumer electronics companies and entrepreneurs new to
the wireless ecosystem can bring new wireless devices to the marketplace under
Verizon Wireless’ Open Development initiative. The conference will establish
shared goals of streamlining the certification and delivery of exciting new
devices while preserving the company’s optimal network performance.
For those not attending the conference in person, the entire proceeding
will be webcast. Look for more details in the coming days at
www.verizonwireless.com/opendevelopment.
Anthony A. Lewis, vice president of the Open Development initiative at
Verizon Wireless, said the conference agenda will focus on wireless devices,
and that the initial specs will provide an important, tangible building block
for device development. “Version 1.0 will provide the roadmap for wireless
device visionaries and tinkerers, as well as existing device makers, to create
consumer products not offered directly by the company, which can run on the
nation’s most reliable network,” Lewis said.
Lewis also noted that input from developers and technologists during the
conference might refine the initial device specifications, but device
developers are expected to be able to use Version 1.0 as the foundation for
device certification immediately after they are presented. In the coming
weeks, Verizon Wireless plans to dive deeper with application developers to
help match applications with device designers.
While the conference agenda on March 19 will focus on the goals and
standards of the initiative, March 20 will be designed for one-on-one visits
between attendees, developers and the Verizon Wireless Open Development team.
For consumers, the network-only option, which is expected to be available
later this year, will provide the option to use these wireless devices and new
applications not offered directly by Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless’ Open
Development initiative is driven by the company’s desire to encourage
innovation, give customers new wireless choices, and quickly address
opportunities to expand the wireless market.