Are tyou attending the Spring VON 2008. March 17-20,2008. McEnery Convention Center. San Jose, CA 

If you are interested in attending the von conference (http://www.von.com/2008/sanJose/web/index.php). You can attend it free, just use the priority code :TELEPHONY2 during your registration process.

Here is what there web site says about the event:

About the Event VON.x has set its sights on the continuing evolution of Internet Communications. It's no longer just voice or video, it's everything over the Internet, commonly referred to as XoIP.

Covering Internet voice applications, wireless trends and technologies, presence, video and Internet TV, instant messaging, social media and more, VON.x is about predicting, disrupting, educating and gathering together the people who shape this ever-changing landscape, along with those who have a vested interest in partnering to help re-shape the future of Internet Communications.

With a targeted conference program for vertical industry segments and business communities along with an integrated exposition for those seeking to create powerful business relationships, VON.x is the ultimate gathering place to gain knowledge and realize profits from the Internet Communications Continuum™. It's the ONLY event of its kind dedicated to all that encompasses Internet Communications.

Ron

The Navteq Global LBS Challenge is under way, once again letting developers compete for a share of a global prize pool valued in the millions of dollars, as well as priceless exposure for their location-based services applications. Now in its fifth year.
Asia-Pacific (APAC)developers are challenged to build innovative LBS applications that work with mobile devices using dynamic positioning technology and Navteq map data.

Registration Dates:
APAC: October 29, 2007 – February 29, 2008

Resgister for the LBS Challenge and participate in the Code Camp online.

Forum Nokia would like to invite you to join us at the unprecedented Forum Nokia LBS Code Camp on 29 February 2008.

*During the code camp, you'll be overloaded with how-to tutorials, intensive discussions with our code camp leaders, plus hands-on experience with coding the LBS apps yourself. So, grab the chance! Join the camp and start creating LBS applications to get recognized by millions!

Details of code camp

Date : 29 February 2008, Friday
Venue: Singapore (exact location to be confirmed)
Trainers include Forum Nokia's technical consultants and Navteq's technical expert.
Preparation: Kindly bring your laptop for hands-on exercises during the workshop. Sharing of laptop between colleagues is also alright.

You can also participate via the Forum Nokia LBS discussion thread dedicated tot he code camp.

Ron

Forum Nokia has started production of Code Snippets in the Knowledge Base in the FN Wiki. Code snippets are well-written code blocks that demonstrate how to use APIs and methods to perform a certain task or use case, providing easy-to-use code for faster application development.

Forum Nokia developed snippets use interfaces from the public SDKs and have been tested on real devices. A code snippet also typically contains a simple application that uses the code, or information on how to apply the code in an application. Code snippets are provided for various technology areas and specifically address current themes of interest. For example, the first published code snippets concentrate on use cases related to the Symbian Signed test criteria.

Forum Nokia provided code snippets complement the existing offering of hundreds of code examples created by the developer community at FN Wiki. Besides being a separate category in the Knowledge Base, the code snippets are also listed in the Code examples section among other examples.

The Forum Nokia published code snippets can be easily distinguished by a specific banner and the CS prefix in the title. Check them out at: http://wiki.forum.nokia.com/index.php/Portal:KB_Code_Snippets  

If you have any specific topics that should be addressed, send your suggestions to forum.feedback@nokia.com

Most months Forum Nokia recognizes individuals that stand out in the developer’s community for their work.  This month we are happy to announce that the winners will receive one of the latest versions of S60 3^rd Ed. Devices in addition to the recognition and thanks for their achievement.

For the Wiki this user is Leisti who’s contributions for Java beginners Installing Java ME development tools for S60  and Creating your first MIDlet using EclipseME caught the attention of the Wiki Moderators. 

For the Discussion Boards it is an honor to name truf  as the Poster of the Month. Truf has been very helpful in organizing and leading the discussion in the new Russian discussion board.  However, it is his activity this past month and in previous months helping others with Symbian development questions that has made him a stand out community member.

Ron

Calling all LBS Expert Developers!
Forum Nokia would like to invite you to join us at the unprecedented Forum Nokia LBS Code Camp on 29 February 2008. 
 
During the code camp, you'll be overloaded with how-to tutorials, intensive discussions with our code camp leaders, plus hands-on experience with coding the LBS apps yourself.  So, grab the chance! Join the camp and start creating LBS applications to get recognized by millions!
 
Details of code camp
Date :      29 February 2008, Friday
Venue:    Singapore (exact location to be confirmed)
Trainers include: Forum Nokia's technical consultants and Navteq's technical expert.
Preparation: Kindly bring your laptop for hands-on exercises during the workshop. Sharing of laptop between colleagues is also alright.
 
To Register: Email: Hawa Hassan at ext-hawa.hassan@nokia.com with following details:
(1) Name
(2) Company
(3) Job Title
(4) Email
(5) Tel/ Mobile
(6) Special dietary requirements?
(7) Interested in LBS Technology in Java or Symbian? (please choose)
 
If you have any questions on the code camp, kindly email Hawa Hassan at ext-hawa.hassan@nokia.com.
 
Agenda:
9:30 - 10:00
Registration

10:00 - 10:30
Business Overview: Forum Nokia, LBS Opportunity
Speaker: Gary Chan, Developer Relations Manager, Forum Nokia Asia

10:30 - 11:00
LBS on Nokia Platform
Speaker: Eileen Khoo/Valerie Tai, Senior Technical Consultants, Forum Nokia Asia

11:00 - 12:30
Getting to know Navteq Maps
Speaker: Michael Moore, Technical Consultant, Partner & Developer Program, Navteq

12:30 - 13:30
Lunch

13:30 - 16:30
Hands-on Coding session

16:30 - 17:00
Networking session

Thank you.
Yours sincerely,

Forum Nokia Asia Team
www.forum.nokia.com

This weeks Ask the Expert is Wai Seto (wmseto); Forum Nokia’s expert on S60 Widgets.  Please take advantage of being able to get quick answers and tapping into a real expert regarding this exciting new mobile web technology.  

Post your questions on the discussion board for this topic. http://discussion.forum.nokia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126180

Be sure to keep the answers on topic and include as much information as you can to make the questions clear.

Ron

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