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London UK, 28 September 2011. With organisations under pressure to produce cross-platform websites, bemoko (http://www.bemoko.com), the leading mobile web development company, has launched one-day intensive training courses to empower web developers with the skills to create dynamic mobile sites that successfully work across all devices plus insight, tips and techniques gained over 10 years.
Hands-on training with best practice examples will ensure that delegates are able to get their mobile sites up and running quickly. The courses will feature mobile UX best practice, optimising sites for smartphones and mobile networks, developing sites in Html5, building app-like mobile sites, Jquery and other JavaScript libraries for mobile.
Delivered by bemoko’s expert mobile web trainers, the courses are regularly held at the bemoko headquarters in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Alternatively, group on-site training can also be arranged.
All participants will also receive a personal licence of bemokoLive, bemoko’s device aware web application platform, for their laptops.
Ian Homer, CTO of bemoko comments, “We are looking forward to focusing the next three months on educating and training our valued partners and developers.”
Phillip Clement, Sales and Marketing Director of bemoko adds, “There has been a lot of recent press regarding retailers and enterprises facing challenges in developing cross platform mobile sites, this training course instantly solves this problem. It will be great to see the skills that we have honed over 10 years being used by the wider developer community, and the result will be many more really good mobile sites.”
London UK, 27 September 2011. bemoko (http://www.bemoko.com), the leading mobile web software development company, has been announced as a finalist in three categories of Mobile Marketing Magazine’s upcoming Effective Mobile Marketing Awards.
Following a record number of entries, bemoko has reached the shortlist in the following categories:
Most Effective Mobile CRM/Enterprise Messaging Campaign – Nokia/JWT/bemoko – Nokia Source
Most Effective Mobile Site - bemoko/Macmillan Cancer Support – Macmillan Mobile Site
Most Effective Mobile Charity Campaign/Solution - bemoko/Macmillan Cancer Support – Macmillan Mobile Site
The final winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on 3 November in London.
For more information on the Awards visit: http://www.mobilemarketingmagazine.co.uk/content/effective-mobile-marketing-awards-shortlist-revealed
London UK – 21 September 2011. bemoko (http://www.bemoko.com), the leading mobile web software development company, is delighted to announce the release of the next version of its multi-channel web management product, bemokoLive. Providing invaluable support for multivariate testing and internal job scheduling, bemokoLive cements its reputation as the platform of choice for managing web content across multiple channels and devices.
Current demand is increasing for clients to create more engaging and effective user experiences across a wider range of mobile devices, which means that essential testing and tuning different variations of a site is becoming a growing burden. The latest release of the bemokoLive platform allows site creators to test and measure different variations of their sites across multiple channels such as PC and mobile quickly and easily.
bemokoLive now enables new features to be introduced in a controlled manner to different user segments and A/B tests can be set up, run and measured; all on one page at the same time. This allows users to determine the effectiveness of any changes, receive immediate feedback and tune sites quickly, providing the user with essential evaluation of the effectiveness of limitless combinations.
Also included in the new release is a built in scheduling system, allowing site creators to easily schedule regular, timed activities such as SMS blasts or push messaging that can also be linked with and share content with existing apps and websites. bemokoLive’s new release makes creating dynamic mobile websites quicker and easier with less risk. Multivariate testing more than one component at the same time can now be carried out in a live environment, ensuring that website owners can get the most out of visitors to their sites.
Ian Homer, bemoko’s CTO, comments “We see increasing demand for multivariate testing on sites and have added this capability to the core framework to enable this functionality on multiple devices, further enhancing bemokoLive’s capabilities for managing all web mark-up and content in one place for all devices.”
London, U.K. – 14 September 2011 – As part of its exciting expansion strategy, mobile web experts bemoko are continuing to strengthen their development team – Dan Beagles joins bemoko as Mobile Web Developer. With a background of transactional development and web design experience gained with companies including Regus, Skandia and B&Q, Dan brings a unique blend of skills and knowledge of the retail industry.
In addition to growing its development team, bemoko is also growing its sales and marketing team with the appointment of Carlie Cohen as Marketing Executive. Carlie brings a wealth of knowledge from software and wireless components.
bemoko has experienced rapid growth in the past 12 months and is now delighted to be moving to its new UK Headquarters in Basingstoke where it will have the space and facilities to further grow and expand its team.
During the past year, bemoko’s team have delivered over 40 projects, mainly for organisations in the US. With the UK and European market growing fast, bemoko expects to deliver at least double this workload next year and is currently recruiting for more members of their development team. Online shopping rose by an astonishing 12.6% in August (BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for August) which means that more organisations are taking on board the necessity to ensure their mobile websites are able to cater for all of their customers’ mobile device needs.
Sales and Marketing Director Phillip Clement comments, “The demand for mobile web has moved from basic screen scraped sites and landing pages to complex transactional sites that interface with e-commerce platforms and dovetail with existing apps – giving consumers a seamless and complete shopping experience. bemoko’s USP is its mix of both mobile web development skills built over 10 years. All underpinned by bemokoLive – our advanced web framework, which enables the development and management of highly flexible and complex websites for all devices in one place.”
bemoko works with some of the most respected agencies in the world – helping them to push the boundaries for their clients and deliver interactive and transactional sites that they have not been able to do whilst using less flexible solutions and partners. It is this capability that is driving more demand from its customers, both old and new.
London, U.K. – 8 August 2011. bemoko (www.bemoko.com), the leading mobile web software development company, announces its strategic partnership with Zero Barriers (www.zerobarriers.co.uk), a leading cloud and online sales consultancy, enabling organisations to quickly and cost effectively benefit from a unique multi-channel delivery platform that creates fully interactive mobile web sites.
With increasingly high expectations of a single seamless experience across online and offline media, e-commerce and real-world customer interaction, organisations are required to deliver a consistent message for consumers, irrespective of the delivery channel. The bemoko platform bemokoLive enables clients to create and deliver ground-breaking, interactive mobile websites, web applications and campaigns enabled and perfectly optimised for any mobile device both now and in the future.
Mat Diss, Co-Founder and Managing Director of bemoko comments: “We are very excited to be partnering with Zero Barriers. Their understanding of innovative cloud and online technologies like ours, combined with an extensive network of strategic partners and their unique online marketplaces, will enable us to rapidly extend our footprint both here in the UK, and throughout the EMEA region. We look forward to working with them and helping more organisations navigate their way through the fast moving and sometimes complex world of Interactive Mobile.”
Jamie Melling, Chief Executive of Zero Barriers adds: “We are delighted to enter into this partnership with bemoko. With the exponential growth in mobile devices, consumers expect to be able to access information, products and services wherever, and whenever they want. This means that organisations can no longer simply rely on the internet to interact with customers, they need to make their services available via a multitude of channels. However, until recently, the costs and timescales associated with making this possible have been prohibitive. Now, with the bemoko platform, organisations can rapidly create great mobile websites, ensuring a consistent online experience and significantly enhance revenue opportunities.”
bemoko (http://www.bemoko.com), the leading mobile web software development company, today announces that it has released its HTML5 Optimiser. This advanced feature allows the development of mobile sites completely in HTML5 – smartphones that support HTML5 will receive the advanced features and for those mobile devices that do not support HTML5. bemokoLive automatically optimises the page to a device compatible mark-up.
The first partner to take this new service to market is Alterian (LSE: ALN), the leader in customer engagement technology and solutions, having joined forces with bemoko in January 2010. Addressing key pain points that organisations face today – namely how to support the growing population of mobile users through a compelling mobile experience, whilst at the same time tackling the shifting sands of new mobile devices, formats and operating systems. The joint Alterian and bemoko offering is a solution to this dilemma based on three pillars:
- bemokoLive, the bemoko platform that instantly identifies over 12,000 mobile devices and then delivers content specifically targeted and tailored to that device’s capabilities
- Alterian Content Manager, the Alterian web content management system that allows instant updating of dynamic content on any channel (web, mobile, social media, email), without the need for any technical knowledge
- Expert services from bemoko and Alterian to ensure organisations develop lasting business benefits from their mobile initiatives
Arjen van den Akker, product marketing director of Alterian’s Web Content management division comments “The popularity of HTML5 is rapidly increasing, but the number of handsets that support it is still pretty low, site developers can now benefit from bemoko’s new HTML5 Optimiser. With several browsers such as Nokia and Blackberry unable to handle HTML5 elements, the tool removes the need to add additional code. bemokoLive automatically updates to lower forms of HTML for devices that do not support it as yet, making coding simple and fast for the developer.”
Phillip Clement Sales Director at bemoko adds “We are very excited about the release of this service. A developer no longer has to choose whether to compromise their development environment or not to support legacy devices. This new tool delivers the best of both worlds. I couldn’t think of a better partner to launch this service.”
Farnborough, UK, 25 July 2011. bemoko (http://bemoko.com), the leading mobile web experts, have helped Macmillan Cancer Support (http://m.macmillan.org.uk) develop their new mobile web presence; enabling their visitors to access vital cancer support and information via their mobile devices.
Like all brands and enterprises Macmillan found a fast growing shift towards content being accessed via mobile devices, but unlike many brands, Macmillan’s customers do not fit neatly into a demographic, so it was vital all mobiles were able to access the site. An additional challenge is the sheer size of the content that needed to be delivered and the diversity of sources where the content needed to be drawn.
Andy Nash, Digital Project Manager (Mobile Channel) of Macmillan Cancer Support comments, “We were aware that we needed a mobile presence but we also knew we needed help to determine what shape that presence should take and which devices we would need to target. We knew it was going to be a challenge, so we decided to put out a tender so that we could compare the capabilities of different suppliers. bemoko was chosen as the ideal solution partner to meet our needs, because of their experience in the market, the mobile learning they were willing to pass on to us and their delivery platform – bemokoLIve.”
Partnered with bemoko, Macmillan was able to develop a long-term strategy for their mobile site that would work seamlessly with their web site. Content for their mobile site can now be managed via their existing CMS in a way that allows them to share content between mobile pages and their desktop equivalent pages, as well as the ability to create completely separate content for each.
“We were thrilled to be awarded the contract to deliver the Macmillan Cancer Support mobile website – this is the perfect case study to really demonstrate the advanced delivery tools in our platform” commented Phillip Clement, Sales and Marketing Director at bemoko.
Andy Nash adds “Not only were bemoko able to deliver a live prototype in 6 weeks, and a comprehensive solution thereafter, they have also delivered a platform that will enable us to grow our mobile services way into the future. We have the potential to pull content from other sources, provide clear practical support information and geo-location features to enable users to search for local Macmillan services, and an option to allow people to freely donate to our charity.”
bemoko, the leading multichannel web framework experts, welcome Google’s recent announcement of their Mobilize tool for small businesses.
The introduction of Google’s Mobilize service, bringing mobile web to small businesses, is fantastic news – delivering better mobile web experiences for mobile users.
The ability of small companies, boutique shops, pubs, restaurants and online businesses to quickly and cheaply deliver a simple mobile site from a range of templates will spur on the larger brands to ‘become fully mobile’. While the Google product will not support the complex and transactional sites that large companies will want to deliver, for small businesses it’s a perfect first step on the ladder.
Smartphones and ‘eat as much as you can’ data bundles have whetted the appetite of consumers to surf the web on their mobile handsets, however, in reality, the experiences that consumers receive is far from a good one. bemoko have been working with top brands and enterprises since 2007, bringing mobile web apps and complex multichannel mobile experiences to their customers.
Amazingly, many big brands are still sitting on the fence when it comes to mobile or have perhaps dipped their toe in the water with an iPhone app, which have been a phenomenal success albeit only giving mobile experiences to those consumers with an iPhone.
With only 17% of businesses possessing mobile ready sites and ownership of smartphones up 38% year on year in the UK, bemoko’s Sales and Marketing Director Phillip Clement comments, “Clients need to realise that the web experience must be seamless for users, no matter what channel. bemoko has been helping global agencies and brands to build complex mobile websites that connect into external content and internal systems, delivering seamless customer experiences as they move from channel to channel. The Mobilize tool is a perfect opportunity for smaller businesses and clubs to gain a basic mobile presence. ”
bemoko’s suite of services delivers feature rich, fully cross platform web apps and transactional sites in the fastest time possible time, and because they are managed in one place they are simple and efficient to maintain.
Table4ME Launches Mobile Web Service in UAE
For immediate release- March 27th 2011, Dubai, UAE: Table4ME have partnered with bemoko to launch the first mobile web restaurant reservations service in UAE
With smart phone usage on the rise across the Middle East, Table4ME are pleased to announce the launch of their new mobile web service offering real time restaurant reservations at the JW Marriott, Dubai on www.marriottdiningatjw.ae/mobile and The Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi on www.TYHDining.mobi
Capitalizing on a mobile penetration rate in excess of 200% in the UAE (TRA) and a predicted growth of 11% in smart phones over the next three years (Arab Media Summit), interactive mobile is predicted to become a way of life for many consumers across the region. Speaking about the incredible opportunity of mobile in the Middle East, Table4ME founder, Kristie Goshow commented, “In a recent survey conducted by Effective Measure and Spot On PR, it was found that 45% of all Middle East & North Africa Internet users surveyed use their mobile phones to access the Internet, rising to 50% among Internet users in the United Arab Emirates. This is a fantastic indicator for the future of mobile web services and what could be easier that booking your favourite restaurant with access to real time availability and special offers. Unlike hotels and airlines, no advance payment is required and therefore mobile reservations offer a new level of convenience and accessibility to busy consumers“.
bemoko CEO Mat Diss adds, “Giving consumers access to restaurant bookings wherever they are makes perfect sense. Consumers can instantly book tables without having to wait until they get home. We are pleased to be working with Table4ME and to use the unique capabilities of the bemokoLive development platform to give the best booking experience to a customer, whichever device they are using”
By utilizing the unique bemokoLive mobile delivery platform to create mobile web sites for restaurant clients, Table4ME are able to deliver the best mobile experiences in the shortest time. Unlike specific mobile apps, the Table4ME mobile web service will recognise the type of smart phone being used to access the booking service and serve up the booking widget to match the capability of the handset. For restaurants using the Table4ME reservation system, mobile bookings are instantly confirmed into their electronic diary with no human intervention required.
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About Table4ME
Table4ME is the region’s leading provider of free, real time online reservations for diners at restaurant websites, Facebook pages and via mobile phone. In addition, Table4ME will soon provide access to over 2 million potential diners looking for dining inspiration and somewhere to eat through a selection of regional booking partner websites- including menupages.ae, expatwoman.com, theentertainerme.com, AbuDhabiCityGuide.com, DubaiCityGuide.com, dinedubai.ae and selected ITP websites.
Since its inception in January 2010, Table4ME is now working with a number of high profile hospitality brands and restaurateurs across the region. Head quartered in Dubai, the Table4ME service is the first of its kind in the UAE, and also available throughout the broader Middle East.
On a global level, the Table4ME technology platform, supplied by RestaurantDiary.co.uk successfully processed over 9 million covers in 2010. In short, Table4Me help restaurants build their cover story to exciting and profitable levels.
About bemoko
bemoko is the power behind some of the largest global brands’ mobile campaigns, delivered by leading Agencies and VAR’s. As the popularity of interactive mobile snowballs, enterprises, brands and agencies are keen to tap into the power of connecting with clients and consumers in new and exciting ways.
Until recently mobile web has been complex to deliver. Now, using bemoko’s range of leading edge products our clients are able to create and deliver ground-breaking interactive mobile websites, web apps and campaigns enabled and perfectly optimised for any mobile device both now and in the future. www.bemoko.com
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Alterian join forces with bemoko to help marketers and agencies overcome the mobile dilemma
London, U.K. – 24 January 2011 –bemoko the leading mobile web software development company today announces that it has joined forces with Alterian (LSE: ALN) the leading provider of Customer Engagement Solutions to rapidly deploy scalable, user friendly website experiences to the burgeoning community that does not access the web via PCs. Together, the companies will help marketers and agencies quickly and easily move more of their business initiatives onto the mobile web.
The partnership addresses key pain points that organizations face today, namely how to support the growing population of mobile users through a compelling mobile experience, without over stretching the marketing departments resources and budgets even further whilst at the same time tackling the shifting sands of new mobile devices, formats and operating systems. The joint Alterian and bemoko offering is a solution to this dilemma based on three pillars:
- bemokoLive, the bemoko platform that instantly identifies over 12,000 mobile devices and then delivers content specifically targeted and tailored to that device’s capabilities
- Alterian Content Manager, the Alterian web content management system that allows instant updating of dynamic content on any channel (web, mobile, social media, email), without the need for any technical knowledge
- Expert services from bemoko and Alterian to ensure organizations develop lasting business benefits from their mobile initiatives
Phillip Clement, Sales and Marketing Director of bemoko comments, “bemoko has been designing and building mobile websites for nearly ten years, but this has been a niche proposition for the big players. We believe 2011 will see global mobile web browsing exceed PC browsing, which means that every business will need to deliver their content to the ever increasing array of mobile devices. Alterian is the leader in managing content dynamically; coupled with the intelligent mobile delivery capability of our web development software bemokoLive, we can now jointly bring the first solution built for the next generation of digital marketing to market.”
Arjen van den Akker, product marketing director of Alterian’s Web Content management division, comments, “Every organization has recognized the fact they cannot do without a website. In 2011 we will see companies realize they cannot ignore mobile any longer either. We are excited about our joint proposition with bemoko as we can now help organizations build a compelling mobile presence in one go, instead of them having to build bespoke mobile applications or templates for each and every device separately. This is a huge differentiator that yields significant competitive advantage”.
Alterian and bemoko solutions have been deployed across the globe by hundreds of customers. The combined offering will benefit both new and existing customers and partners, allowing them to take their existing investment in content assets and delivery technology, and enhance it with content management functions and dynamic mobile delivery options.
About bemoko
bemoko are the creators of bemokoLive the most advanced mobile development software platform available today, designed to tackle the growing challenge of delivering web content to an ever increasing number of internet connected devices. bemoko also provide fully outsourced mobile web development expertise to support creative agencies brands and enterprises deliver the most amazing mobile websites and campaigns imaginable.
For more information, contact:
Phillip Clement
bemoko Consulting Ltd
+44 (0)844 264 0909
+447795504959
About Alterian
Alterian (LSE: ALN) enables organizations to create relevant, effective and engaging experiences with their customers and prospects through social, digital, and traditional marketing channels. Alterian’s Customer Engagement solutions are focused in four main areas: Social Media, Web Content Management, Email, and Campaign Management & Analytics.
Alterian technology is utilized either to address a specific marketing challenge or as part of an integrated marketing platform, with analytics and customer engagement with the individual at the heart of everything. Working alongside a rich ecosystem of partners, Alterian delivers its software as a service or on premise. For more information about Alterian visit www.alterian.com or the Alterian blog at www.engagingtimes.com.
For more information, contact:
Kat Meadmore
Bite Communications
+44 (0)20 8735 9737
kat.meadmore@bitecommuniations.com
Vicky Ryce
Alterian