Assisting You to Develop for the World
Tbaytel and the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre are pleased to announce the mobile handset library to assist Thunder Bay and region startups. The library is aiming to assist companies in four ways:
- Entrepreneurs looking to enter the mobile space need to be aware of their competitors. We have access to every platform and app store where you can demo a competitor’s product and allow you to think how you want to carve out your own unique niche in the mobile space and on which platform will be most suitable. Obtaining an understanding of the competitive landscape and competitor gaps or short comings will greatly increase your attractiveness and ability to get listed on the App store of choice.
- The mobile handset library helps developers conduct critical testing and eliminate the high cost of purchasing unlocked phones or committing to multiple mobile operator contracts. According to a recent study only 16% of users will use a buggy app more than twice, the mobile handset library helps mitigate the risk to ensure it works properly across various platforms.
- For non-software related companies who are producing smartphone and tablet accessories to ensure a proper fit of their manufactured product with the device(s) of choice.
- We are moving to a mobile world where the look and feel of your mobile web presence is important and operating your business from a mobile device anywhere in the world with 24/7 support is crucial. With this handset library we are seeking to increase business awareness of mobile opportunities and educate on various mobile productivity applications for our regional companies to become more competitive.
The initial library will have 12 devices available for rental or on a subscription basis to interested parties, including tablets. If you would like more information click : Mobile Handset Library . Handsets are currently available to rent or subscribe to at the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre.
