Budding developers have the chance to show their skills with the launch of the Esendex SMS Developer Challenge 2008 today. The competition gives applicants the chance to show off aspiring ideas in the world of text messaging with the winning entrant receiving a guaranteed cash prize of £1,000 and a chance at commercial success.
Judging the competition will be Mike Short, Chairman of the Mobile Data Association, Ewan McLeod, Editor of SMS Text News and Adam Bird, Managing Director and Co-founder of Esendex. Entrants will be judged on criteria including innovative use of 2-way SMS, customer benefits, commercial potential and ease of use.
Entries can either be focused on a specific niche or have global appeal and it doesn’t matter what handset the application runs on, as long as it meets the judging criteria. Successful applicants will be provided with a free Esendex virtual mobile number and business SMS account to support their entry.
Adam Bird, managing director at Esendex, comments, “We actively encourage developers and appreciate what a fresh pair of eyes can really achieve. We are keen to showcase new and interesting applications for 2-way SMS and look forward to the entries to our 2008 competition.”
One runner-up will receive £500 and there are five prizes of £50 Amazon vouchers to be won. Participants may even be able to promote their applications to the press and customers through the competition.
All entries need to be submitted by 31 May 2008. To enter and for terms and conditions go to the Esendex website.
About Esendex
Esendex offers a simple, intuitive solution to a recurring business problem: how to rapidly and reliably communicate to customers or employees, wherever they are.
At Esendex, every message matters. Our intuitive internet-based services are used by thousands of organisations around the world to deliver SMS and voice messages quickly and effectively. Around the clock monitoring by our own in-house technology team ensures that your message is a priority, every time you press ‘send’.
Our tools enable businesses to be nimble with their communications. In seconds, you can reach your entire customer base or workforce. You’ll be sure that the message has got through. Like we say, every message matters.
Esendex’s head office is in Nottingham, England, with offices in Spain, France, Ireland and Australia. For more information about Esendex, please visit www.esendex.com
