Turning mobile telephones into learning devices is a key objective of the product development work around the KnowledgePulse and the MicroLearning portfolio.
The Vision of KnowledgePulse is to go beyond the current forms of usage of mobile devices.
The market of mobile Apps is expected to reach a total market value of USD 1.3 Trillion, driven by an increasing broadband adoption.
The penetration of advanced mobile devices will for the first time in history outnumber PCs in 2012.
One of the most underdeveloped form of usage is learning with the mobiles. The KnowledgePulse is made to fit the small screen.
Prof. Bruck lead the session with his talk on the Mobile Vision of KnowledgePulse and the coming spin-off KnowledgeFox.
The session focused further on the ecosystem of apps development for various uses including gaming, business applications, health, and education.
The speakers showcased global and regional trends in mobile apps and highlighted mobile apps maturity in the Gulf region compared with the rest of the world.
Prof. Bruck also outlined the major business opportunities for developers and other players to address the Gulf market.