Platforms
- Android
- Web & Server technologies
- Windows Mobile
- Symbian OS
- Java J2ME
- iPhone
- BlackBerry
- Strategic Mobile Consultancy
Android
Symsource builds both standalone applications, and integrated application suites, while our long history of building and customising ARM based platforms such as Symbian OS, Windows Mobile and Linux means we can work below the Android runtime layer too. From multimedia codecs and RTSP stacks to input methods and core operating system components, in short Symsource is your perfect partner for bringing bespoke Android devices to market, and not just mobile phones. We can customise application suites to match a range of device reference designs, from photo frames to satnavs, netbooks to tablets and laptops to pagers, all powered by Android.
Web & Server technologies
It’s extremely rare for a mobile application to be stand alone. In the age of Web 2.0, Connected Applications are often just one part of a larger system providing data feeds and communications functions, and built using a combination of native and web based technologies. Such applications behave as if they are Always On, utilising IMS and Push technologies to deliver information in real time for business critical applications to consumer services that can be enriched with location and context. But Always On means always using power, bandwidth and other resources that are limited, and the variety of additional inputs, from camera to GPS represent a further burden. Symsource's experience in architecting key parts of the the world's most efficient mobile operating system means we have the knowhow to design the most efficient solutions, minimising any detriment to the user's day to day experience with their mobile device. Symsource has invested heavily in building the capability to deliver true end to end systems, incorporating server based technologies, web services APIs and mobile web 2.0 technologies including widgets and runtime environments such as Flash Lite and Python. If your design calls for LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl/Python), web services, AJAX, web content and widgets then Symsource can deliver.
Windows Mobile
Windows Mobile continues to be the platform of choice for application specific mobile devices tightly integrated into the enterprise or FMC (Fixed Mobile Convergence) offerings, and Windows Mobile 7 promises to be the best mobile Windows yet. Symsource specialises in building FMC applications on Windows Mobile, including: VoIP built on both SIP and proprietary technologies. Instant messaging and SMS-over-IP. Call redirection. Application provisioning and OTA configuration. Porting to/from Symbian and iPhone platforms is also available, and for cross platform engagements we will take common codeline approach sharing generic C and C++ engine code wherever appropriate.
Symbian OS
Symsource has one of the richest pedigrees and highest levels of expertise in Symbian OS development available. The company was founded by a combination of ex-Symbian staff who have worked in the mobile industry for many years, originally creating and launching Symbian’s very own partner support function. Every member of our Symbian OS engineering team is also an Accredited Symbian Developer and Accredited S60 Developer where appropriate. Our team of engineers is led by some of the original architects of Symbian OS, responsible for the messaging, PIM, Device Management and Java subsystems. Our ability to combine cool technology with an understanding of mobile devices' constrained bandwidth, power and performance is highly valued by our diverse customer base. Symsource is regularly engaged in major Symbian OS development projects targetting both S60 and UIQ variants, from major subsystem architecture projects to application development, as well as to review and supervise the work of others. Examples of the technologies used in our recent projects include VoIP, Instant Messaging, Location mapping, Video-on-Demand, N-Gage gaming and Device Management. Symsource and Symbian have also co-authored a number of white papers which are published on the Symbian Developer Network. Click below to read the latest: Rock, Paper, Scissors: A Bluetooth Multiplayer Game. An Introduction to IMS. Symbian OS IMS and SIP APIs.
Java J2ME
With an installed base of well over 2.1 billion mobile phones and other handheld devices (source: Ovum), Java remains by far the most accessible and popular development platform in the Mobile space.Symsource's team of industry-recognized Java experts have provided Consultancy and Development services to some of the largest players in the Mobile ecosystem. Our deep understanding of constrained environments and the J2ME framework enables us to provide assistance in all stages of the project lifecycle, whether it be initial feasibility, functional specification, product development, or code review and optimization of an existing product.Particular areas of expertise, derived from both our own product portfolio, and working with external clients, includes OTA synchronization, PIM integration and Messaging, as well extensive experience of writing portable applications deployed across a wide range of handsets from all leading manufacturers. As a BlackBerry Alliance member we also specialize in application development for Research in Motion's popular BlackBerry range, using both MIDP and the BlackBerry Java API.
iPhone
The iPhone represents one of the most seismic shifts in the constantly evolving mobile landscape to date. The AppStore channel (which generates sales of $1m per day) further increases customer expectation of quality and usability & integration – providing a compelling opportunity for companies to leverage this exciting product proposition. An early member of Apple’s iPhone Developer Program, Symsource has been at the forefront of iPhone development work in the UK having invested heavily in cross training and acquiring the skills necessary to develop first class iPhone applications. We’re committed to hiring a diverse range of engineers with a strong background in UI & desktop experience and we already have a number of commercial iPhone projects underway including real time financial data feeds, enterprise solutions, web services clients and multimedia offerings. Building on the foundation of OS X and marrying it with a multitouch specific UI layer, Apple is calling the collection of APIs "Cocoa Touch". Whilst the iPhone may have its roots in the desktop – its software architecture means that without a strong pedigree in mobile software development companies may struggle to leverage the true capabilities of the iPhone. Furthermore both the iPhone and S60 provide support for native C and C++ at the ‘model’ or ‘engine’ level allows for the practical reuse of core code – adding another platform to your product portfolio thus providing a greater ROI. The Symsource engineering team has a thorough and road-tested knowledge of mobile phone OS development, not only as application and middleware engineers, but as original members of the Symbian OS software development group - the people who designed and implemented the OS - Symsource are uniquely poised to be the partner of choice for companies wanting to develop iPhone solutions.
BlackBerry
Symsource is one of the few companies outside North America familiar with building software and custom applications that take advantage of the unique features of the BlackBerry platform. To date we have worked on numerous projects from enterprise mobility to real time financial data. We design and develop Java-based applications that are native to the BlackBerry platform, coupled with our strong UI pedigree from working on multiple platforms to enhance the application's appeal and usability. As a BlackBerry Alliance member we also specialize in application development for Research in Motion's popular BlackBerry range, using both MIDP and the BlackBerry Java API.
Strategic Mobile Consultancy
The Symsource engineering team has a thorough and road-tested knowledge of mobile phone OS development, not only as application and middleware engineers, but as original members of the Symbian OS software development group - the people who designed and implemented the OS. Our experience is not only technical, but covers project management and product management and senior members of our team have all brought products to market which have shipped in tens of millions of devices. Leveraging our knowledge and combined decades of experience and understanding of mobile Symsource are uniquely poised to be the partner of choice for companies wanting to develop mobile solutions across multiple platforms – iPhone, Symbian OS, Android, Java, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile.
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