M7 Networks Launches BREW™ Extension for Game Developers
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LA JOLLA, Calif., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- M7 Networks Inc. (M7), a leading BREW extension developer and back-end service provider, today announced the launch of M7 Challenge, the company's first extension for QUALCOMM's Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless™ (BREW) platform. The extension enables BREW developers to create applications that enable end users to compete for high scores against other users. The extension also allows consumers to submit and retrieve the latest scores, as well as catalog non-personal user information and maintain player scores.
"We have learned from the Internet model that game players like to not only compete against each other, but track and post their scores and results," said William Erickson, president and chief executive officer, M7 Networks. "The combination of compelling BREW games and the functionality provided by M7 Challenge will result in end users competing against players near and far."
M7 is partnering with leading content owners, application developers and publishers, to integrate M7 Challenge into BREW applications. Developers will find M7 Challenge beneficial as it provides them with a cost effective and efficient means of facilitating high score functionality in their applications, resulting in more attractive games and a better overall experience.
"QUALCOMM is thrilled to have M7 Networks launch this exciting BREW extension for BREW developers," said Jan Lezny, senior director of developer and OEM relations, QUALCOMM Internet Services. "M7 Challenge will bring wireless games to a new level and allow BREW users to truly enjoy a richer and more interactive gaming experience."
Deployments of the BREW solution continue as operators throughout the world join Verizon Wireless and ALLTEL in the United States, KTF in South Korea, KDDI in Japan and China Unicom in commercializing BREW-based services. Brasilcel, a joint venture between Spain's Telefonica Moviles and Portugal Telecom, plans to roll out BREW services to subscribers in Latin America in March 2003, and U.S. Cellular has launched a BREW user trial. More than 40 BREW-enabled handset models are already available to consumers worldwide and more than 40 device manufacturers have indicated their interest in the BREW platform.
QUALCOMM's BREW platform is a thin application execution environment that provides an open, standard platform for wireless devices. The BREW platform is part of a complete, end-to-end solution for wireless applications development, device configuration, application distribution, and billing and payment. The complete BREW solution includes the BREW SDK™ (software development kit) for developers, the BREW applications platform and porting tools for device manufacturers, and the BREW Distribution System (BDS) that is controlled and managed by operators -- enabling them to easily get applications from developers to market and coordinate the billing and payment process. Operators' BREW-based services will enable consumers to customize their handsets by downloading applications over the air from an operator's application download server. The BREW platform is a product of QUALCOMM Internet Services (QIS), a division within the QUALCOMM Wireless & Internet (QWI) Group of QUALCOMM Incorporated.
About M7 Networks Inc.
M7 provides services that enhance end-user experience, drive mobile data usage and improve profitability for wireless application developers, content owners and enterprises. M7 Networks was founded in 2000 with funding from QUALCOMM, Enterprise Partners, Sienna Ventures and Investor AB. For additional information, please visit our Web site at www.m7networks.com or e-mail us at info@m7networks.com.
QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. BREW is a trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For further information please contact: Mark J. Munoz of M7 Networks, Inc., +1-858-200-2433, mmunoz@m7networks.com |
