Free mobile software for a good cause
The WeMedia conference is about ‘a society connected by digital networks’ and most of the discussion revolves around the new relations between audiences and traditional media companies. So far little has been said about specific technology advances – we know about blogs, we do, but what else is out there?
One of the companies showing off its services in the small exhibition in the BBC studio where the event is held today is a UK based mobile software house called Picsel. What is their offer? In short, their main product is mobile-phone independent software which can be used to view a wide range of document types while on the move (see their demo ). The software usually makes it into the world bundled with mobile phones or specific content services, but can also be purchased online by individuals.
As part of Picsel ‘s contribution to mankind – or as part of their ongoing marketing effort if you take a more cynical view of the software industry – Picsel CEO Imran Khand just announced that Proviewer will be available at no charge to specific non-profit organisations: “We invite all non-commercial pilot projects that endorse democracy of access to contact us!”
TAG: wemedia
What functionality would you like to see on a mobile device? What would most help journalists?