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The October 15th meeting of Mobile Monday Detroit will focus on mHealth apps, devices & impact on the healthcare industry. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. at Compuware Headquarters in Downtown Detroit, and is open to all who have an interest in learning about this rapidly growing segment of the mobile / wireless industry. Mobile healthcare, also known as mHealth, is one of the fastest growing segments of the mobile technology industry globally; it is also an incredible opportunity for Michigan’s economy. What exactly is mHealth? It is healthcare enabled by the use of mobile phones and other wireless …

Mobile Monday Detroit In today’s mobile technology-oriented world, consumers are using their mobile devices to share more and more personal information on a daily basis that they assume is protected; many businesses are doing the same. Unfortunately, out of 100 APKs downloaded, only one is properly obfuscated. That means only 1% of Android applications have protected source code, and reverse engineering the original source code on both Android and Windows Mobile is relatively simple. While iPhone and Blackberry are more secure, they too are at risk. 99% of Android apps are exposed to security threats from hackers In many cases, …

This month’s event will feature speakers exploring the myriad of legal issues related to the development and/or use of mobile technologies. Speakers will include: o Robin Luce-Herrmann, Attorney, Butzel Long o Mike Watza, Partner, Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook and General Counsel, Mobile Technology Association of Michigan Attorney Luce-Herrmann will discuss one of the hottest topics in digital media today, mobile data management. As we all know, constantly evolving legislation and regulation plays a major role in the management of personal identifying information and protected health information. Advances in geo-location and geo-social tools have opened new questions that push …

In the consumerization of IT, BYOD is a phrase that has become widely adopted to refer to employees who bring their own computing devices – such as smartphones, laptops and tablets – to the workplace for use and connectivity on the corporate network. BYOD is making significant in-roads in the business environment with about 90% of employees already using their own technology (in at least a limited capacity) at work. In most cases, businesses simply can’t block the trend. And some believe that BYOD may help employees become more productive. However, BYOD also presents a number of issues that need to …

The mobile gaming landscape is growing at an exponential rate and becoming more complex than ever. Mobile gaming has a stand-alone market, but mobile gaming technology is also being incorporated into branded marketing strategies in rapidly increasing numbers. On a stand-alone basis, mobile games continually lead the top grossing charts for driving significant investment and capital. But with the rise in opportunities also comes the rise in competition, and today’s mobile games market is no exception. On the marketing side, savvy brands are incorporating game-like promotional experiences into their mobile mix to encourage customer / potential customer engagement. This session …

Mobile Monday Detroit With the rapid expansion of the use of mobile technology by consumers and businesses today there is a high level of expectation that there will be reliable mobile service and full access to all mobile device features at all times – even when among thousands of others who are demanding the same level of service and capability. The question then arises – can entertainment venues, commercial buildings, and public events meet these limitless demands and still leverage mobile technologies to streamline operations and engage their patrons and other stakeholders? This session of Mobile Monday Detroit will focus …

If you’re a mobile technology company looking for funding this is a meeting you should definitely attend. We’ll explore various options for obtaining funding and how they work, including venture capital, angel funding, alternative funding strategies, bank financing and more. Featured speaker for the program will be Michael Liedtke, Founder and Managing Director of SME Consulting, LLC and Director at RSVP Capital who will review the types of business funding / financing available, requirements for getting it, and knowing when the time is right to pursue outside funding. Additionally, we will present a panel of business funding experts including: Paul Czarnik, Chief …

If your business is in need of a mobile app or a mobile website, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Learn how to identify the right mobile development firm to work with, how to present your idea to them and protect your interests, and what a developer will need to know to help you achieve your goal. Go thru the mobile development process from ‘idea’ to ‘finished product’. Learn how the mobile development process really works from a panel of experienced mobile developers who will tell you exactly what they need to know in order to provide you with the …

The growth of the M2M (machine-2-machine / mobile-2-machine) sector of the mobile technology industry is set to explode over the next 10 years according to a multitude of forecasters and analysts. The general consensus typically estimates that M2M device connections will grow from a rate of 62 million in 2010 to reach 60 billion by 2020. While the availability of mobile technologies isn’t new, the recent proliferation of mobile devices into the hands of consumers, and their demand to utilize mobile technologies in both their personal and professional lives, is driving an increase in M2M deployments in an ever-increasing array …

A celebration of Mobile Monday Detroit’s 1-year anniversary When: Monday, October 17th, 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. Where: Compuware headquarters Atrium, 1 Campus Martius, Detroit, MI Cost to Attend: FREE Who Should Attend: Corporate Marketers, Marketing/Advertising Agencies & Consultants, Public Relations firms and Business Owners seeking a cost-effective, high-impact, high-response way of promoting their products/services What: Exhibits and live presentations from Michigan-based Mobile Marketing services firms As part of our celebration of the 1-year Anniversary of Mobile Monday Detroit, the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan is sponsoring a Mobile Marketing Showcase to enable Michigan-based mobile marketing firms to educate Michigan businesses about the benefits and …