This document discusses the mobile apps ecosystem and provides an overview presented by Jim Ayson. Some key points:
- The mobile apps ecosystem is defined by platforms like iOS and Android which provide hardware, apps and app stores. Developers are crucial to the ecosystem.
- The app economy has grown tremendously, with over 25 billion apps downloaded from Apple's app store and 20 billion from Google Play. Apps are driving increased mobile internet usage.
- Mobile operators see apps as important because they increase data usage and revenue. Operators are trying to become part of the ecosystem through app stores, developer programs and billing/payment options.
- SMART participates in the ecosystem through APIs/tools for developers, an