OMTP is an operator-sponsored forum that serves the needs of each and every link in the mobile phone value chain by gathering and driving mobile terminal requirements. There are currently eight full members: AT&T, Deutsche Telekom AG, KT, Orange, Smart Communications, Telecom Italia, Telefónica and Vodafone. OMTP also has the support of two sponsors: Ericsson and Nokia. There are a total of 37 participants from all parts of the industry. These range from Operators to chipset manufacturers and from OEMs to Internet companies.
OMTP works on tasks initiated and led by its whole membership which create requirements for mobile devices. This de-fragmentation ultimately leads to benefits for the whole industry and for the end user.
OMTP currently has activities looking into the areas of the mobile web (BONDI), green devices and accessories, device cameras, visual voicemail, network and battery optimisation amongst others. The OMTP BONDI initiative is addressing the problem that an application written for one phone must be rewritten again and again if it is to work on all phones. OMTP seeks to remedy this problem by helping to address the way in which the existing web 2.0 environment is moved onto mobile devices. BONDI endorses existing web standards in W3C and builds new standard web interfaces and security that will enable new services and create user trust.
Why BONDI? Because like the Australian beach, OMTP wants mobile customers to have the greatest surfing experience whilst making the experience as safe as possible. “It’s safe to surf”
NEWS: BONDI WIDGET COMPETITION
OMTP have launched a competition to create the best BONDI widget for demonstration at the Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona. There are some great prizes including a first prize of $5000.
BONDI widgets are easy to create. All it requires is having a good idea and a little bit of HTML and JavaScript experience. Have a go at creating a widget. To find out more, click here.