Northern Ireland company, SLA Mobile, has signed an agreement to provide multi-media technology platforms to Fox Mobile Distribution (FMD), a unit of Fox Mobile Group and one of the world's leading mobile entertainment distributors. The deal will enable millions of mobile subscribers across Asia, the Middle East and Africa enjoy content from hit US shows such as ‘The Simpsons' and ‘24'.
FMD's Jamster service in Indonesia will be the first to integrate technology from SLA, with countries throughout Southeast Asia to follow. Additionally, opportunities exist for SLA's technology platforms to be leveraged by FMD as it rolls out its Jamba and Jamster services to new regions.
"This is a major deal for SLA Mobile, a major win for Northern Ireland and it also confirms our place among the top mobile technology companies in the world," SLA Mobile CEO Nic Stirk said.
"Through our agreement with Fox Mobile Distribution, our expert team will design, build and operate specially-designed platforms to enable fans of popular programmes like ‘The Simpsons' to download content such as ringtones, wallpapers and screensavers. The agreement will also allow Fox Mobile Distribution to put more targeted mobile advertising across a range of sites."
"Partnering with SLA Mobile will enable Fox Mobile Distribution to reduce the time and cost involved with taking high-demand content to market," said Kaj Hagros, Fox Mobile Distribution's COO.
"Using SLA's custom-built solutions, we'll be able to deliver the most compelling content experience to mobile consumers in a way that is efficient and cost-effective."
SLA Mobile recently opened an office in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, deepening its commitment to establish a global team of industry-leading experts and increasing its reach in the Asia Pacific region.
Pictured L-R – Kaj Hagros Chief Operating Officer at Fox Mobile Group and SLA Mobile Chief Executive Officer, Nic Stirk