Ericsson has placed its MMS MM7 VASP software development kit (SDK) in general release. This SDK, previously only available to owners of Ericsson's Multimedia Messaging Center (MMC), is now available at Ericsson Mobility World, free of charge to Value-Added Service Providers (VASPs).

Estonian developer Reach-U has learned that little can go wrong when working with the right people on the right solutions in the right markets. Through its Ericsson Mobility World partnership, Reach-U will soon take its location-based service solutions to new countries and continue offering new solutions to existing customers.

When it comes to mobile phone usage Taiwan is a world leader ? its 113 percent penetration rate surpasses that of any other country. But mobile applications still have some catching up to do.

German developer Mobiloco, an Ericsson Mobility World business partner, recently launched a location-based service called Buddy Alert, which easily locates your friends. It could be handy if you are downtown and feel like some company over a coffee.

The breadth of mobile applications may not be as great in Malaysia as in other Asian countries, but there is solid base and encouraging statistics for potential success. Operators are increasing their mobile data capacity, SMS is giving way to MMS and telecom statistics all point upwards.

Everybody knows that mobile technology lets people work from anywhere, anytime. But is it worth the investment? What is mobile access to the office data network worth? A new book shows how to calculate the business gains.

The mobile telecom market in South Korea is rife with opportunity for developers and other telecom players that understand and know how to appeal to the needs of users. The country is a trendsetter in information and telecom technology, and has one of the highest penetration rates in the world.

As the adoption of mobile internet services grows worldwide, attention turns to content. But what do users really want? What are the hottest trends? Will content become the next battleground for competitive advantage among carriers? Four wireless industry experts explore the role of content in the mobile marketplace every day.

Easy access is the key to success for value-added services. Swiss/UK developer SurfKitchen's mobile desktop solution ensures just that, giving a PC-like experience on a phone with quick and simple access to data services.

The term mobile marketing often evokes thoughts of unwanted advertising invading your mobile phone. A new alliance between Ericsson Mobility World and Proximity Worldwide, BBDO's international network for direct and relationship marketing, expects to change this misconception and have both brand owners and consumers eager to use this unique marketing channel.