Direction of Mobile Platforms and Future Applications

Podcast with Handango

Recorded on March 16, 2009 at SXSWi

Web page: http://www.thinkbigthinkcanada.com/2009_sxsw.php# (click on meetup and download the file)

About Handango

Handango is the leading provider of smartphone applications globally for the BlackBerry®, Palm®, Windows Mobile®, Symbian OS®, and Linux platforms. Leveraging its 140,000+ apps, network of 23,000+ content partners, and vast distribution network, Handango delivers top-selling mobile applications including games, business and entertainment apps and productivity tools to millions of consumers. Applications can be downloaded via www.handango.com, partner Web sites, SD cards and Handango's proprietary on-device catalog, InHand, the industry's leading content delivery platform that allows consumers to purchase mobile apps directly from their smartphone and download them over the air. Handango's unparalleled content expertise has attracted numerous mobile industry partners including Microsoft, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Alltel, AT&T, and AOL.

For more information, visit http://corp.handango.com.

About CanadaConnects

CanadaConnects is a partnership of the Canadian Interactive Alliance, the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Consulate General of Canada. We are working together to promote Canada’s digital creative communities with the exhibitors, speakers and attendees at SXSW Interactive.

See more at http://www.thinkbigthinkcanada.com.

Contacts:

Michael A. Mendoza, Trade Commissioner

Consulate General of Canada – Dallas

michael.mendoza@international.gc.ca

214.837.7208

Tom Palamides, Trade Commissioner

Consulate General of Canada – Los Angeles

thomas.palamides@international.gc.ca

213.924.5343

ThinkBigThinkCanada: http://www.thinkbigthinkcanada.com

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