"Leading mobile network operators including 3 Group, AT&T, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Telenor, Telefonica, and Telecom Italia have launched an initiative to encourage the development of mobile applications.
The BONDI initiative, supported by Open Mobile Terminal Platform (OMTP) members, will provide a secure web services interface that can be used by web developers across multiple device platforms. The initiative aims to expand the market for mobile data services by exposing handset features to web developers for the development of function-rich applications.
The initiative follows last month's launch of the OMTP alliance, an operator-led community that recommends security as a priority for devices used on next-generation mobile networks."
also see: OMTP Advanced Device Management Recommendation Paper
"As the capabilities of the mobile device increase – particularly when it comes to downloading new applications - there’s a greater chance that customer error may adversely affect performance of the device."
