The CDG provides the developer community a single place to learn about the development and test resources available. Following is a growing list of companies providing resources to help bring applications to market on CDMA systems.

BREW Developer Alliance The BREW Developer Alliance Program is a multi-tiered membership program designed to support developers throughout the entire process of creating and marketing wireless applications. From concept, to marketing support, turnkey distribution and revenue tracking, QUALCOMM and BREW provide the tools that ensure successful application development.
Comverse Comverse Developer Program offers the tools, services and support developers need to rapidly create voice data and multimodal applications over Comverse's open IP-based architecture. Developers can get a quick start on turning their ideas into profit through increased application exposure and access to Comverse's huge customer base.
Ericsson Mobility World Ericsson Mobility World, is an industry-wide initiative to accelerate the development of the global Mobile Internet market. Through a worldwide network of centers and web-based services, Ericsson Mobility World will help network operators, developers, content providers and enterprises to collaborate on developing and bringing to market innovative applications and services, for millions of Mobile Internet users worldwide. At the Ericsson Mobility World centers you find in-depth knowledge, information, support and consultants who can help develop solutions for a variety of technologies and products. Many of our centers also offer access to tools, terminals and test labs.
Forum Nokia Forum Nokia provides the information needed to develop applications using the technologies Nokia's products support. Today these technologies include the latest wireless standards and protocols such as Bluetooth, Java, SyncML, MMS and Symbian OS, as well as the established mobile technologies WAP and Smart Messaging.
Openwave Developer and Alliance Programs The Openwave Developer Program provides developer technical resources for successfully defining, architecting, implementing and testing a wireless solution based on the Openwave family of products. There is a wide range of resources from self-help FAQs, technical white papers, and operator and handset specific information, to community discussion boards on technology issues and regional market trends, and interactive sessions with support engineers. The Openwave Developer Alliance Program provides members-only marketing assistance to developers, and helps Openwave customers worldwide find the products and services they need to succeed on the mobile Internet. The program, which is free to qualified developers, maximizes exposure to network operators and their mobile phone subscribers through exclusive promotional opportunities.
Sprint Application Developers Program The Sprint Application Developers Program is dedicated to cultivating a strong wireless developer community that will enrich the wireless Internet experience and drive adoption of the Web through innovative application design and development.
Texas Instrument's OMAP Developer Network TI's OMAP platform and the OMAP Developer Network are designed for developers interested in creating differentiated wireless applications for the broadest possible market opportunity. Developers who create applications on TI's family of OMAP processors will benefit from access to today's leading wireless manufacturers including OMAP endorsers Nokia, Ericsson, Sony, Palm, Sendo and others.
Wireless Ready Alliance Sierra Wireless founded the WirelessReady™ Alliance in December 1998 with a mission to accelerate the rate of mobile computing adoption through the delivery of complete and compelling wireless data solutions. Each member of the WirelessReady™ Alliance brings unique knowledge of their markets as well as a credible and established reputation for delivery of best-in-class products. WirelessReady™ Alliance members also receive wireless-related marketing, sales, technology and product support from the Alliance's knowledge base. WirelessReady™ Alliance administration is the responsibility of Sierra Wireless. The WRA has its own Website that includes comprehensive wireless data information and complete solutions offered by some of its members. The site also features, among other things, 10 steps to making your Website wireless ready, and links to wireless news.

Membership in the CDG...Giving you the Competitive Edge

What are the key success factors for delivering content and applications to the global wireless marketplace?

• A clear understanding of the technology
• Access to key industry players, including content developers, equipment manufacturers and service providers
• Awareness of how companies are delivering applications and services today

The CDG offers content and applications developers a forum where they can gain knowledge about the technology, discuss technical matters important to the rollout of wireless applications, and showcase their products.

Our technical teams focus on issues important to the deployment of new services. For example, the Internet Over-the-Air Device Management Team is developing requirements to provide a flexible and secure firmware upgrade on wireless subscriber devices. The MMS Team was instrumental in initiating 3GPP2 specifications development activities and completion of these specifications in time to facilitate deployment. The Evolution Team is focusing on the evolution of CDMA2000 to meet the future needs of operators and subscribers.

The CDG also offers the opportunity to network with companies involved in the delivery of mobile wireless services. Content and applications developers can learn firsthand what services and applications CDMA operators are looking to offer their customers. In addition, the CDG provides significant promotional benefits to members, including opportunities to speak, exhibit and participate at CDG conferences and technology forums; company listings and discussion groups on the CDG website; and access to the latest industry information.

Together, we will lead the rapid development and launch of compelling, innovative services and applications that meet consumer and business needs

For more information on becoming a CDG member, visit our membership information page.