Adobe, RIM Launch 2011 BlackBerry Developer Challenge
With the intent to fuel the creation of innovative India-specific apps, Adobe Systems Incorporated has announced its collaboration with Research In Motion (RIM) for the 2011 BlackBerry Developer Challenge for best Flash/AIR mobile app. As part of the challenge, developers can submit India-specific mobile apps made in Flash/AIR for the BlackBerry PlayBook and win one of either 10 BlackBerry PlayBook tablets or 10 BlackBerry smartphones. Additionally, developers can participate in the 2011 Global BlackBerry Developer Challenge.
The challenge will focus on finding the best apps by quality, innovation, creativity and compelling user experience. Both newly developed and existing applications are eligible to compete in this contest. The entries would be judged by a panel of experts from Adobe Systems and RIM. The submissions would be evaluated on: quality of development, level of visual appeal, user experience and creativity & innovation.
“India boasts of some of the best developers in the world and the BlackBerry Developer Challenge will provide the right platform to fuel creativity and innovation for the ecosystem. This is a remarkable opportunity for Flash and AIR developers to showcase their talent and expertise in building compelling experiences not just for consumers but also for enterprise users,” said Ananth P N, Director – Engineering, Adobe Systems.
"We are pleased to work with Adobe and the Flash/AIR developer community to encourage, support and promote the growing number of apps for BlackBerry PlayBook. The 2011 BlackBerry Developer Challenge for the best Flash/AIR mobile apps represents a great opportunity for developers in India to showcase and be recognized for their talent," said Annie Mathew head of alliances and developer relations India, at Research In Motion.
The users can sign up for the contest at: http://www.developermarch.com/adobesummit/contestSignUp.html
The contest closes on 12th August 2011.
