OTAMate Technology has announced a development and content management partnership with Medial Maskin & Data, a Stockholm-based ecommerce, media and next-generation handset development business. Said Gunnar Forsgren, MD "Medial recognised the potential for java and smartphone apps from the start. Traditionally, these platforms have been rather limited due to hardware constraints. It is only now consumers can really begin to think of these as micro-laptops in the palm of their hands. The next revolution is well under way, and it is only a matter of time before Android goes mass market. This partnership with OTAMate creates a synergy which allows both parties to better reach out to new markets and opportunities.".

Carl Whalley, OTAMates Software Development Manager, said "this partnership represents a coming together of two organisations with considerable expertise in the development and management of smartphone apps and content. The way the industry is moving right now it could soon be the case that having an App for a smartphone will be seen as important as having a website. In particular, OTAMates track record of java app development combined with Medials huge java industry experience at the highest handset manufacturer level, means that combined they are in an excellent position to take advantage of the staggering potential of the Android platform".