Roundup: Orange Partner Camp 2008
by Imran Ali
Orange’s annual Partner Camp wrapped up a couple weeks ago with some interesting outcomes and revelations…
- 13 new APIs to access Orange’s backed systems, including hooks into conferencing, contact, messaging, media and authentication services as well as the experimental Bubbletop start page and Pikeo photosharing services.
- The launch of a developer ‘play-zone’ and a mash pit for experimenting and developing services in a safe environment.
- A speed-dating contest, matching entrepreneurs and developers with Orange staff and their partners.
Wow, these guys don’t sound like a telco…or my old employers! Throughout the day’s events, it seems a sincere openness and collaboration was foremost on the minds of France Telecom and Orange employees. I think I need to lie down, next thing you know, Apple and Google will be making phones…doh!
