| Corporate/Developer Program Information |
| Company name: |
BenQ Mobile GmbH & Co. KG |
| Company address: |
Haidenauplatz 1, 81667 München, Germany |
| Company URL: |
http://www.benqmobile.com |
| Developer Program URL: |
http://www.benqmobile.com/developer |
| Developer Program Information & Services |
| Name |
BenQ Mobile Developer Program |
| General Description |
To give all those a supportive platform who develop Java™ applications or provide content, the BenQ Mobile Developer Program speeds up the development, implementation and marketing of innovative and promising applications.
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| Technical Services Provided |
The BenQ Mobile Developer Program is dedicated to helping mobile application developers to achieve business success by providing all the tools and support they need in their development process:
- Tools
- Documentations
- Technical developer support
- Access to phones
- Monthly Developer Newsletter
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| Business Services Provided |
The BenQ Mobile Developer Program offers promotion and marketing activities for the mobile application market, with events, roadshows, partner co-marketing, and competitions.
The Developer Program attracts the developers to do business with BenQ Mobile or via the BenQ Mobile sales channels, enabling market access, to get industry contacts and gives business coaching.
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| Support for J2ME application distribution (tethered by cable)? |
Possibility to transfer JAR files via Cable, Bluetooth or IrDA to the device. |
| Support for J2ME application distribution (over-the-air)? |
Yes |
| Newsletter |
Yes. Monthly developer newsletter. Register here
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| Developer Conferences / Events |
The BenQ Mobile Developer Program participates in several international developer conferences (JavaOne, GCDC, etc) or industry shows (3GSM, E3 Expo, etc) every year.
Check out our news & events section for more info.
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| Developer Training Offerings |
At http://www.benqmobile.com/developer, mobile Java developers can find several documentation which is helping them to 'getting started' |
| Handsets/Devices the support J2ME platform: |
Starting with first J2ME enabled device in 2003: Siemens SL45i; Latest devices: A65, A75, AX75, C65, C70, C72, C75, C81, CF75-76, CF110, CFX65, CL75, CX65, CX70, CX70 Emoty, CX75, E61, EF51, EF71, EF81, EF91, EL71, M65, M75, ME75, S65, S68, S75, S81, S88, SF65, SFG75, SK65, SL65, SL75, SX1, SXG75. For further information please visit our Product Information Center
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| Application Certification |
| Certification Program Name |
Java Verified - industry-endorsed application certification programs for Java enabled mobile phones. |
| URL address where information can be found on application certification: |
http://www.javaverified.com |
| If relevant, describe different certification types/levels: |
See www.javaverified.com for more information. |
| Please describe full certification process (include forms that need to be filled out by developer): |
Participation in the Java Verified Program: Mobile Java Developers firstly need to register at http://www.javaverified.com, and select one of the participating global testing providers to test their applications. Furthermore, on http://www.javaverified.com mobile Java developers can find detailed explanations of the testing process, testing criteria, pricing, and access to member companies' marketing and distribution programs.
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| Cost to developer for application certification: |
For getting a digital certificate which proves the companies identity: The developer pays a one-time fee.
For each new application or retesting a version submitted: Developer pays separate testing fees. Please refer to http://www.javaverified.com for current pricing information.
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| Partnership Information |
| URL address where information on partnering can be found: |
Partnering Infos on the BenQ Mobile Developer Program, can be found here
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| If relevant, please describe different partnership types/levels: |
There are 4 partnership levels with their key-benefits:
Community Level:
- Software Development Kits (SDKs)
- Online information, tools, specifications and FAQs
- Discussion Forums, basic technical support and newsletter
- Participation in developer conferences and events
Advanced Partner Level:
- Early access to tools and documentations, phone prototypes and beta testings
- Technical support
- Marketing benefits such as partner-showroom and newsletter
Strategic Partner Level:
- Access to Worldwide BenQ Mobile distribution channels
- Dedicated support services
- Branding and marketing services
- Advanced specialist forum
VIP Partner Level:
- Dedicated Product Loan Program
- Access to BenQ Mobile content data base to promote developer's portfolio
- Advanced Marketing Services
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| Please describe full partnership process to distribute applications to customer base (include forms that need to filled out): |
If developers are interested in doing business with innovative applications they developed, they should not hesitate and join the BenQ Mobile Developer Program! To get started, they should simply do as follows:
- Register free of charge at the Developer Portal www.benqmobile.com/developer
- Download of the tools (SDKs), get access to technical support and start developing exciting applications
- Sell their applications through the BenQ Mobile sales channels
Further information to the process can be found here
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| Revenue share model for application distribution: |
For specific information please contact the BenQ Mobile Developer Program
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