Andrew Seybold, Inc., announced the selection of Finalists for the 2008 Andrew Seybold Choice Awards, which honor the most innovative wireless mobility products and concepts and their positive impact in the world of wireless mobility connectivity. More than 150 entries were submitted worldwide and Finalists were judged, evaluated and selected based on a defined set of criteria.
The 2008 Andrew Seybold Choice Awards Finalists in each category are:
Most Innovative Wireless Devices:
Plantronics for Calisto Pro Series,
Qualcomm for Gobi Global Mobile Internet Technology,
Research In Motion for BlackBerry Pearl 8130,
Telular for Wi-PATH SX7
Most Innovative Consumer Application: MediaFLO USA for FLO TV,
MobiMate for WorldMate Live,
Nuance Communications for Nuance Speech Solutions in Ford SYNC,
Obopay for Obopay.
Most Innovative Business Application:
AirClic for AirClic MP 5.4,
Kodiak Networks for Kodiak Connected Applications,
Pacific DataVision for SkyMail,
Strata8 Networks for Strata8 Networks Enterprise Cellular.
Most Innovative New Service by a Wireless Operator or MNVO:
Amobee for FreeVideo,
MediaFLO USA for FLO TV,
Rogers Wireless for Second Voice Line,
T-Mobile USA for HotSpot @Home.
Most Innovative New Design Concept: Altobridge Ltd. for Local Connectivity,
Plantronics for Calisto Pro Series,
Qualcomm for Gobi Global Mobile Internet Technology,
SiBEAM for OminLink60 Technology.
Best New Company: Millennial Media for Millennial Media,
MyRapidMD for Emergency Service Profile,
Smaato for Smaato Open Mobile Advertising Platform SOMA,
SnapTell for Snap.Send.
“We are proud to recognize these Finalists and the positive impact they have on the wireless industry and people’s lives,” said Andrew Seybold, President and CEO of Andrew Seybold, Inc. “Each year we are excited to review all the nominations and I am never ceased to be amazed at the wealth of new innovative technologies, products and services that are introduced into the market.”
The Andrew Seybold Choice Award winners will be name on April 1, 2008, at the 18th Annual Andrew Seybold Wireless Dinner at CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas.
About Andrew Seybold, Inc.
Andrew Seybold, Inc. is dedicated to solving client challenges through strategic consulting, client-specific research and analysis, publications, speaking engagements and educational programs. Company founder Andrew M. Seybold and his partners provide deep technology and business expertise, proven best practices and long-established relationships with industry leaders. Mr. Seybold is highly regarded for his COMMENTARY newsletter and the Andrew Seybold Wireless University.