MAC 07: GSMA Announces Award Winners

At the recent GSMA Mobile Asia Congress in Macau, the global trade association for mobile operators announced the winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2007, as well as the category winners and the overall winner of the Asia Mobile Innovation Awards.

Hosted by Taiwanese actor, VJ and TV star, David Wu, the ceremony took place at the new Venetian Hotel in Macau. Artists like Craig David and Taiwanese 'pop princess' Elva also performed during the show.

"We're delighted with this year's Asian Mobile Awards – they recognize the sheer pace of progress that's been made right across the region's mobile communication market. Our congratulations to the winners and nominees and our thanks to everyone who participated," said Rob Conway, CEO of the GSM Association.

The winners of the Asia Mobile Awards 2007 are:

Best Mobile Game
Gameloft - Real Football 2007

Best Mobile Music Service
PCCW Mobile HK - MOOV on Mobile

Best Mobile Advertising
Zad Mobile/Smart Communications/Pepsi - 1-IN-5 Panalo Summer Promotion

Best Mobile Social Networking Service
BuzzCity - myGamma

Best Mobile Broadband Handset / Device
- Motorola - MOTORAZR2 V9
- Highly Commended - LG Electronics for Shine

The overall Mobile Innovation Award winner was also announced at the industry Awards Gala Party held at the Venetian Hotel last night.

The four category winners for the Asia Mobile Innovation awards are:

Most Innovative Wireless Device-centric Technology
Telegent Systems, USA

Most Innovative Carrier Infrastructure or Platform
3ple-Media, Netherlands

Most Innovative Mobile Application in a Vertical Market
Integra Micro Systems, India

Most Innovative Consumer Application or Service
Consilient Technologies Corporation, Canada

And the overall winner for the Asia Mobile Innovation Awards is:
Consilient Technologies Corporation, Canada

The GSMA Mobile Asia Congress ends today.