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[August 18, 2009]

GigaOM Announces Mobilize LaunchPad Winners

San Francisco, CA, Aug 18, 2009 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- GigaOM today announced the winners of the Mobile LaunchPad, which recognizes the 10 best mobile startups of the year, at Mobilize 09.

Companies honored as LaunchPad winners for the best mobile startups include: Distimo - Analytic engine for all app storefronts Glympse - Social updates of your location with universal location IQ Engines - Auto labeling of images Locle - Location services enabler for social apps Metaio - Augmented reality platform for mobiles Ondeego - Platform and storefront for enterprise apps Pageonce - Real time travel plan management SquareConnect - Your mobile as a remote control Toktumi - Second number and PBX on your iPhone Waze - Social mobile generated traffic updates Candidates for Mobilize LaunchPad are chosen from several groups, including Mobile Web & Enterprise; Mobile Broadband; and Mobile Lifestyle Enabler Apps. To qualify, companies must have a sustainable business plan that attracts venture funding and be less than 18 months old.

"The competition for these awards was so intense that at one point we had 15 winners! It was quite a challenge to cut it down to 10." says Surj Patel, Mobilize 09 Conference Chair. "There is no doubt that these companies are amongst some of the brightest opportunities in the mobile space today, and we're proud to recognize them." Winners will present their companies live on the Launchpad at Mobilize 09 on Sept. 10. The one-day conference, which is held in San Francisco, draws venture capitalists, investors and C-level executives from around the world.

Mobilize 09 will feature two keynote speakers: Dr. Sanjay K. Jha, Co-CEO of Motorola Inc. and CEO of Mobile Devices, who will present his first public address since joining the company; and Cole Brodman, CTO and Innovation Officer with T-Mobile. Leaders from more than 45 other top companies - including INQ, Qualcomm, HP, Intel, Cisco, Sony Ericsson, AT&T, Microsoft, and Dell - also appear in the lineup.

The cost of the conference is $545, with groups of five or more receiving discounted rates. For more information about Mobilize 09 or to purchase tickets, visit www.events.gigaom.com/mobilize/.

About GigaOM GigaOM is the premier destination site for technology industry insiders, movers and shakers, and early adopter consumers. It is widely considered the authoritative site for discovering what's new, relevant and interesting in the dynamic world of technology. From exclusive product launches to award-winning analysis and commentary, GigaOM's coverage influences business and technology sectors with its reliable, well researched and professional reporting -- and its signature intelligence, candor and irreverence.

About The GigaOM Network The GigaOM Network is a leading provider of publications and events for the technology and entrepreneurial markets worldwide. Founded by award-winning journalist Om Malik, The GigaOM Network is an online publishing company whose network of news sites reaches more than 2 million readers worldwide and provides news and insight on the developments disrupting the world of technology. The GigaOM Network includes seven award-winning sites: GigaOM covers the business of broadband, VoIP, infrastructure, mobile and wireless; WebWorkerDaily covers the future of work in a web world; NewTeeVee covers the business of online video; Earth2Tech covers the business of green technology; OStatic is a web application, news site and community looking at open-source solutions for business; jkOnTheRun offers news and insight on mobile devices; and TheAppleBlog is a leading source of information for Apple users. The GigaOM Network also produces industry-leading events, including annual conferences: Structure, Mobilize, NewTeeVee Live and Green:Net.

Media Contact: Sue Huss Comunicano +1 619-379-4396 ### Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2763914.htm.

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