Monday, 31 March 2008
Hey Developers: Build something cool on the WHERE platform, and you can win cash and major distribution opportunities.
From uLocate... We're partnering with some of the biggest names in the mobile industry to award great prizes and really put winners in the spotlight. Start working on the next big thing now.
Prizes... Grand prize
* $5,000 cash * GPS handset * Receive an application review from the AT&T location product team * Be included in the WHERE catalog for distribution
Runner Up Prizes
* $1,000 cash * GPS handset * Be included in the WHERE catalog for distribution
Semifinal Prizes
* Receive a dedicated mobile design session from uLocate Communications
All prize winners and semi-finalists will be promoted at the O'Reilly Where 2.0 Conference and Where Camp events and on where.com
Judging criteria: Usefulness (33%) - Would a person use this application on a regular basis? Uniqueness (33%) - Does this application use technology to do something new and innovative? Usability (34%) - Is this application consistently easy to use and free of errors?
Key Dates Registration Ends April 28th Midnight ET (GMT -5) Semi-final Judging April 29th (on or around) Final Judging May 12th (on or around)
See more threads and details about Glenn's AnyGeo Weblog HERE The Editor (Glenn) started the AnyGeo blog some time ago and the threads are now also mirrored here at GISuser.com - RSS feed is available to add to your favorite news reader.
Featured Events
GITA 17th Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, set for Sept. 21-24, 2008 - The conference is the only event of its kind, devoted exclusively to geospatial applications and technologies for all aspects of the oil and gas industry.
GeoInt 2008 - Join us for the 5-year anniversary of the GEOINT SYMPOSIUM October 27-30 in Nashville, Tenn., where you'll have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network and discover as we discuss the importance of being Mission Focused while Transitioning to the Future.
GITA's First Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference - The GIS for Oil & Gas Calgary Conference will build on the momentum from GITA’s GIS for Oil & Gas Conference held in Houston, Texas, every September. Nov. 6-7, 2008, Calgary Marriott Hotel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada