MediaTek Launches Labs Developer Program to Jumpstart Wearable and IoT Device Creation
HSINCHU, Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek today launched MediaTek Labs (http://labs.mediatek.com <http://labs.mediatek.com/>), a global initiative that allows developers of any background or skill level to create wearable and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The new program provides developers, makers and service providers with software development kits (SDKs), hardware development kits (HDKs), and technical documentation, as well as technical and business support.
"With the launch of MediaTek Labs we're opening up a new world of possibilities for everyone - from hobbyists and students through to professional developers and designers - to unleash their creativity and innovation," saysMarc Naddell, vice president of MediaTek Labs. "We believe that the innovation enabled by MediaTek Labs will drive the next wave of consumer gadgets and apps that will connect billions of things and people around the world."
* Comprehensive business and technology overviews * A Solutions Catalog where developers can share information on their devices, applications, and services and become accessible for matchmaking to MediaTek's customers and partners * Support services, including comprehensive FAQ, discussion forums that are monitored by MediaTek technical experts, and - for developers with solutions under development in the Solutions Catalog - free technical support. "While makers still use their traditional industrial components for new connected IoT devices, with the LinkIt ONE hardware kit as part of MediaTek LinkIt Developer Platform, we're excited to help Makers bring prototypes to market faster and more easily," saysEric Pan, founder and chief executive officer of Seeed Studio.
MediaTek is a pioneering fabless semiconductor company, and a market leader in cutting-edge systems on a chip for wireless communications and connectivity, HDTV, DVD and Blu-ray. MediaTek created the world's first octa-core smartphone platform with LTE and our CorePilot⢠technology releasing the full power of multi-core mobile processors. Through MediaTek Labsâ¢, the company is creating a worldwide ecosystem in support of device creation, application development and services based around MediaTek offerings. With an emphasis on enabling technology for the masses and not the chosen, everyone can be an Everyday Genius. MediaTek [TSE: 2454] is headquartered inTaiwan and has offices worldwide. Please visitwww.mediatek.com <http://www.mediatek.com/> for more information.
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