MO-BIZZ Project Publicly Presented in Future Network and Mobile Summit 2013
Summary
The project has been launched in January 2013 and during the next three years will develop several pilots, showcasing the potential of the mobile cloud as a productivity booster of EU companies.MO-BIZZ main priorities are fully aligned with this vision: · Launch a European cloud platform for business apps · Build a strategic global approach to mobile cloud · Develop efficient cooperation to create a vibrant community of developers MO-BIZZ will involve two main communities of users: · App developers and IT providers that want to easily deploy their business apps and access mobile network assets, with minimal effort, adding value to the services provided to their customers.The platform developed during the MO-BIZZ project will offer advanced mobile services and business applications, fostering the use of existing network infrastructures.Through MO-BIZZ, emerging and growing SMEs will have the opportunity to build upon the platform and deliver demanding business applications, for instance, by using the unique aspects of the network (e.g., location, QoS) to differentiate and monetize new and enhanced mobile cloud services.MO-BIZZ project was publicly presented in the Future Internet and Mobile Summit which took place in Lisbon, between the 3th and 5th of July.MO-BIZZ main priorities are fully aligned with this vision:· Launch a European cloud platform for business apps· Build a strategic global approach to mobile cloud· Develop efficient cooperation to create a vibrant community of developersMO-BIZZ will involve two main communities of users:· App developers and IT providers that want to easily deploy their business apps and access mobile network assets, with minimal effort, adding value to the services provided to their customers.· Companies from key industries interested in understanding how to make the most of mobile cloud applications as productivity-boosters and wishing to adopt mobility as a way to enhance competitiveness.Carlos Moura, Head of IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services at Portugal Telecom and MO-BIZZ technical coordinator, said: "With rising demand for cloud-based services, PT has developed strong relations with European service providers to expand and reinforce the companys existing cloud services in partnership with third-party vendors.