Technology Group Provides Internet Sites Access to Smartphone Users without Platform Redevelopment
Filed under: Business and Economy, Internet and Technology
Conet E-commerce Services, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, announced the rollout of a new platform that can make nearly any proprietary Internet system accessible by Smartphone subscribers without the need to redevelop their Internet system.
Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles, February 05, 2007 –(PR.COM)– Conet E-commerce Services N.V. http://www.conet.net, the Dutch ISP technology arm of the Cyberluck Curacao N.V. http://www.cyberluck.com announced that they have entered into a technology licensing agreement with the developers of Mobile Bridge granting them certain exclusive rights. The technology enables Internet-based sites access to Smartphone subscribers who previously had no access due to the limitations of the Smartphone and the high costs of developing for mobile platforms. By opening access to the 3 billion subscriber mobile phone market to companies that previously could only reach traditional Internet PC users, Mobile Bridge provides immediate access to a potential market that is 3-times the size of the Internet.
Mobile Bridge provides existing server systems developed for the Internet, regardless whether proprietary or not, seamless event driven integration to mobile devices.
Mobile Bridge works with a broad spectrum of wireless devices and form factors, and can be applied to any server platform. This offers a quick and simple technical path to expand web services to include mobile users.
Using industry standard protocols, Mobile Bridge easily handles the transfer of data and events from existing systems to mobile users. Mobile clients connected via Mobile Bridge appear as traditional clients to back-office systems. Mobile Bridge allows industry-specific engineers to focus on their industry – without developing new communications applications to accommodate mobile users. Mobile Bridge can be integrated and customized for any industry and any web-based offering.
Mobile Bridge leverages Microsoft’s .NET framework 2.0 for maximum scalability. The technology is flexible enough to integrate with any hardware platform. Data and server events are transmitted over HTTP and HTTPS, which ensures mobile device connectivity – even when mobile service providers block other proprietary protocols. Mobile Bridge represents data using compressed XML and JSON, which simplifies porting and increases device support, while its compression and event driven platform saves precious mobile bandwidth.
Mobile Bridge eliminates server polling by mobile clients for the latest data updates. All server-side events and data changes are “pushed†out to the mobile devices, ensuring that all mobile users are kept current, while eliminating the need for the device to constantly check for updates.
Scott Moar, Conet’s Director of Technology remarked, “We presently host many different applications that run on the Internet. IT professionals are cautious when investing significant sums to offer these services to mobile users because of the high cost of redevelopment and the fast changing pace of mobile phone technology. We now can significantly minimize [with Mobile Bridge] the redevelopment cost and time required to bring all kinds of services to Smartphone subscribers regardless of the brand of Smartphone.â€
The Mobile Bridge is appropriately named as it bridges the technology gap. Any company that invested in Internet technology and wants to penetrate the Smartphone market are all candidates for the Mobile Bridge.
Mobile Bridge sits in the secure Conet Datacenter. Conet operates an ISP which hosts many proprietary applications. Conet also offers a fiscal package consisting of domiciling in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles and receiving a special tax exemption of only 2% of net profits. In the event that your proprietary platform is too difficult to relocate to Curacao – No Problem – a secure channel between the platform locations to the Mobile Bridge will be established.
For further information please contact Scott Moar, Director of Technical Services, Conet E-Commerce Services N.V. either by email mobilebridge@conet.net or by telephone at +1-888-625-9457; +599-9-563-5828
NAGICO celebrates 25 years
Tuesday February 06 2007
National General Insurance Corporation (NAGICO) will begin a week of activities next Monday to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The company officially turned 25 last Thursday and revealed in a press statement that a series of activities have been planned to observe the occasion.
“It has been a quarter of a century of providing the best insurance coverage and customer service to all our clients in St. Maarten, Antigua and 11 other islands in the North Eastern Caribbean, Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao,†the news release from the company stated.
The official anniversary celebrations will begin in St. Maarten on Monday with a ground-breaking ceremony for the company’s new corporate headquarters.
A Customer Appreciation Day will take place next Thursday.
Officials from the institution will take part in the dedication of the National School Meals feeding centre at the Golden Grove Primary School.
The centre is actually a gift from NAGICO to the children of Golden Grove.
A celebratory cocktail reception will be held in St. Maarten on 16 Feb.
“We wish to say a very big thank you to all our customers in Antigua for their continued support over the years. It has been our distinct pleasure to serve our customers and the wider community over these past two and a half decades and we will continue to do so as we head towards another 25 years,†the company assured.
HSMAI Launches Puerto Rico Chapter As It Strengthens Presence In The Caribbean
2/7/2007 10:41:08 AM
In a strategic move to re-establish its presence in the Caribbean region, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) launched a new chapter in Puerto Rico last week (Feb. 1, 2007), making it the 40th HSMAI chapter in the Americas.
“The charter of a chapter in Puerto Rico presents unlimited possibilities as the destination’s hospitality and tourism industry is so vital and dynamic,†said Fran Brasseux, executive vice president, HSMAI.
“The hospitality and travel community is excited by the knowledge and information HSMAI will bring, and we all understand the importance of learning, staying educated and network plays in today’s marketplace,†noted G. Armando Emanuelli, Puerto Rico Chapter board president and director of sales at the Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort.†“This initiative has been a long time coming, and the overwhelming enthusiasm and support of the industry at-large will ensure the chapter’s growth and success,†he added.
“We are also very excited about the accomplishments we’ve made in garnering support and participation from the local tourism communities and the members at-large,†Brasseux added. “Partnering with the local hotel and tourism organizations will be a driving force in making the Puerto Rico chapter grow and succeed.â€
The HSMAI Puerto Rico Chapter Board includes:
President: G. Armando Emanuelli, Director of Sales, Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Spa Immediate Past President: Ramon Sanchez, Vice President of Marketing, Puerto Rico Convention Bureau Treasurer: Mitzi Segarra, Director, Destination Sales, Puerto Rico Convention Bureau Secretary: Jeannette Aviles, Director of Event Booking Centre, San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Director of Fundraising & Sponsorships: Charlie Bautista, Director of Sales, Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel Vice President of Membership: Margaret Colon, Director of Sales & Marketing, Puerto Rico Convention Center Director of Students Committee: Wanda Hernandez, President, Caliope Events Management & Corporate Communications Director of Events: Alejandra Petkoff, Sales Manager, Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Spa Vice President of Education: Iván Puig, Director of Business Development. Ponce Hilton Golf & Casino Director of Committee Recruitment: David Reed, Partner, Entertainment Concepts Director of Technology: Gloribel Wachtel, Director of Marketing, Puerto Rico Convention Bureau Board Members At-Large: Esmeralda Perez, Director of Marketing – Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association (PRHTA) and Willie Chin, Director of Sales & Marketing, InterContinental Resort
This initiative is on the heels of local HSMAI chapters started in Aruba and Curacao recently (along with partnerships with the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association and Curacao Tourism Association), and a chapter that is in development for the Dominican Republic.
The re-emergence in the Caribbean marketplace comes off the success of HSMAI’s partnership with the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), through which the organizations jointly-held the first Caribbean Sales & Marketing Strategy Conference in 2005. The second annual event took place in Miami, Dec. 7-8, 2006.
Individuals or hotel associations looking to establish or re-establish an HSMAI chapter should contact Fran Brasseux at (703) 610-9024.
HSMAI is an organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry, and bringing together customers and members at annual events, including HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings®. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprising more than 7,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region.
For more information on HSMAI, contact the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102, phone (703) 610-9024; fax (703) 610-9005, or visit the web site at www.hsmai.org.