Comments on: On-Device Portals: A Space to Watch http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/ Distilling market noise into market sense. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:29:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Andreas Constantinou http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-5063 Andreas Constantinou Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:50:13 +0000 http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-5063 Hi Ben, Interesting to find out about iota - it wasn't in my radar. I would classify it as an ODP application (specifically offline store-front and info browser) that has a text-only interface. I would consider the reliance on SMS as a strong point, but the fact that you are marketing it as a browser may not easily attract operator attention (using an old term for a new tech) In my mind, Widgets are highly visual graphical interfaces to internet services which live inside on-device applications (widget containers are ODPs again - both ours and ARCchart's definition). Have noted iota and will contact you next time we are writing a report on the subject. Thanks, Andreas Hi Ben,

Interesting to find out about iota - it wasn’t in my radar.
I would classify it as an ODP application (specifically offline store-front and info browser) that has a text-only interface. I would consider the reliance on SMS as a strong point, but the fact that you are marketing it as a browser may not easily attract operator attention (using an old term for a new tech)

In my mind, Widgets are highly visual graphical interfaces to internet services which live inside on-device applications (widget containers are ODPs again - both ours and ARCchart’s definition).

Have noted iota and will contact you next time we are writing a report on the subject.

Thanks,

Andreas

]]> By: Ben http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-5052 Ben Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:03:48 +0000 http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-5052 On-Device portals can be ok and have been around a long time with not a lot of impact. Most companies in the space (having worled with a number mentioned) struggle with delivering something under 6/12 months and by the time they deliver the device lifecycle is over. Widgets architectures are a much better way forward and bring the offline experience with a better usability than currently browsing. MYiOTA is an example of this new Widget Architecture, an SMS style browser which does not require content aggregation as ODP's. Ben www.iotasphere.com On-Device portals can be ok and have been around a long time with not a lot of impact.

Most companies in the space (having worled with a number mentioned) struggle with delivering something under 6/12 months and by the time they deliver the device lifecycle is over.

Widgets architectures are a much better way forward and bring the offline experience with a better usability than currently browsing.

MYiOTA is an example of this new Widget Architecture, an SMS style browser which does not require content aggregation as ODP’s.

Ben
http://www.iotasphere.com

]]> By: jack Terry http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-3612 jack Terry Fri, 18 May 2007 14:46:52 +0000 http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-3612 Hi there, I believe that in the near future on device portals will be the most used mean for all markets to buy, sell or access. As usual, it now used by only Mobile Operators and leading content providers. But not long time after when the media companies explore the adventages and earnings of that Platform all brand will have its ownd ODP. As I am working on mobile On Device Portals since an academic approach for nearly one year, I have found a new ODP called Smartface Platform. A few people know there are not so many companies that can provide full solutions in ODPs for operators, content providers and media companies. But this Platform differs from the other Platforms in the market with its designer part of the product. The company that develops Smartface Platform provides the designer tool for free... Also we can design an ODP with drag and drop actions without any coding, which is the most exciting part for me. This is also remarkably different from all other ODPs. Of course all is not that... I offer everyone to check that free tool. The web page is www.mobinex.biz Hi there,

I believe that in the near future on device portals will be the most used mean for all markets to buy, sell or access. As usual, it now used by only Mobile Operators and leading content providers. But not long time after when the media companies explore the adventages and earnings of that Platform all brand will have its ownd ODP.

As I am working on mobile On Device Portals since an academic approach for nearly one year, I have found a new ODP called Smartface Platform. A few people know there are not so many companies that can provide full solutions in ODPs for operators, content providers and media companies. But this Platform differs from the other Platforms in the market with its designer part of the product.
The company that develops Smartface Platform provides the designer tool for free… Also we can design an ODP with drag and drop actions without any coding, which is the most exciting part for me. This is also remarkably different from all other ODPs.
Of course all is not that… I offer everyone to check that free tool.

The web page is http://www.mobinex.biz

]]> By: sea above , sky below | User experience is Queen http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-1590 sea above , sky below | User experience is Queen Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:18:00 +0000 http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-1590 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] User experience is Queen Content may be King, but the user experience is Queen. Andreas Constantinou, on On-Device Portals. [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[…] User experience is Queen Content may be King, but the user experience is Queen. Andreas Constantinou, on On-Device Portals. […]

]]> By: VisionMobile :: Blog http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-52 VisionMobile :: Blog Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:48:00 +0000 http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-52 [...] must-read A Peek into Radio Spectrum Economics The Twelve Stages of Handset Commercialisation Customisation vs Personalisation: Setting the record straight Customised design manufacturers are here User interfaces and soft walled gardens Nokia must U-turn on its Symbian strategy On-Device Portals: A Space to Watch The retail environment as a point of service discovery Not betting on the OMTP Prioritize: Take over the world or Enjoy good margins [...] […] must-read A Peek into Radio Spectrum Economics The Twelve Stages of Handset Commercialisation Customisation vs Personalisation: Setting the record straight Customised design manufacturers are here User interfaces and soft walled gardens Nokia must U-turn on its Symbian strategy On-Device Portals: A Space to Watch The retail environment as a point of service discovery Not betting on the OMTP Prioritize: Take over the world or Enjoy good margins […]

]]> By: VisionMobile :: Blog http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-5 VisionMobile :: Blog Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:40:54 +0000 http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-5 [...] must-read Nokia must U-turn on its Symbian strategy Not betting on the OMTP On-Device Portals: A Space to Watch The Rise of Customised Design Manufacturers [...] […] must-read Nokia must U-turn on its Symbian strategy Not betting on the OMTP On-Device Portals: A Space to Watch The Rise of Customised Design Manufacturers […]

]]> By: VisionMobile - Blog http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-3 VisionMobile - Blog Thu, 18 May 2006 16:48:24 +0000 http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-3 [...] must-read Nokia must U-turn on its Symbian strategy Not betting on the OMTP On-Device Portals: A Space to Watch The Rise of Customised Design Manufacturers [...] […] must-read Nokia must U-turn on its Symbian strategy Not betting on the OMTP On-Device Portals: A Space to Watch The Rise of Customised Design Manufacturers […]

]]> By: Aspi's Drift http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-6268 Aspi's Drift Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0000 http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-6268 <!--%kramer-pre%-->games and is a handy scorecard browser. Another called just CricInfo which shows you a list of pictures you can click to view - labeled rather uselessly as "Photo 1", "Photo 2" and so on. Again, Plusmo is a WAP application that mimics the look of an On-Device Portal - but its still click-intensive and doesn't update itself automatically. IndiaTimes' CricketStation So an IP-based application seemed the best choice for me. I tried several - some not supported that I couldn't get to work (I tried even after a<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratigames and is a handy scorecard browser. Another called just CricInfo which shows you a list of pictures you can click to view - labeled rather uselessly as “Photo 1″, “Photo 2″ and so on. Again, Plusmo is a WAP application that mimics the look of an On-Device Portal - but its still click-intensive and doesn’t update itself automatically. IndiaTimes’ CricketStation So an IP-based application seemed the best choice for me. I tried several - some not supported that I couldn’t get to work (I tried even after a

]]> By: Aspi's Drift http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-8544 Aspi's Drift Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0000 http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-8544 <!--%kramer-pre%--><!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technorati

]]> By: Open Gardens http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-17475 Open Gardens Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0000 http://www.visionmobile.com/blog/2006/03/on-device-portals-a-space-to-watch/#comment-17475 <!--%kramer-pre%-->full implementation of an ODP is a much more complex process. Also, the networks, devices etc have evolved in a big way – so we are on the verge of implementing a much more complex, integrated service. At the RFP stage: According to visionmobile, There are now more than 20 vendors in the ODP space, including Abaxia, Action Engine, Celltick, Cibenix, Communology, Crisp Wireless, Handmark (Pocket Express), Geniem, Macromedia (FlashCast), MSX, Nellymoser, Onskreen, Openwave, Opera Platform, Qualcomm (uiOne), RefreshMobile, Silk, Streamezzo,<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratifull implementation of an ODP is a much more complex process. Also, the networks, devices etc have evolved in a big way – so we are on the verge of implementing a much more complex, integrated service. At the RFP stage: According to visionmobile, There are now more than 20 vendors in the ODP space, including Abaxia, Action Engine, Celltick, Cibenix, Communology, Crisp Wireless, Handmark (Pocket Express), Geniem, Macromedia (FlashCast), MSX, Nellymoser, Onskreen, Openwave, Opera Platform, Qualcomm (uiOne), RefreshMobile, Silk, Streamezzo,

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