'The Edge' Delivers Insights That Help Mobile Companies Grow at Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC)

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Mobile Internet Conference announces speaker sessions for 'The Edge' – a two-day showcase designed to help developers build better apps faster, improve user acquisition strategies by maximizing discoverability, track progress with in-depth analytics, and ultimately make more money through new monetization methods.

Building a Brand and Global Presence With Less Than $500K
It's always a challenge for companies to build global presence. Kingsoft Office EVP and President of Americas will present how Kingsoft Office Software builds brand awareness, partnership and distribution channels globally reaching out to 500 million subscribers for its award winning WPS office suite. He will even tell you how to do so with less then $500K. WPS recently won Google Play Editors' Choice and was named Top 10 best Apps by USA Today.

Speaker:
Frank Fu – EVP and President of Americas, Kingsoft Office Software

The Mobile Identity Revolution
Who are you? These days you are your phone number. A person's phone number is now the critical identity tool for both mobile and web applications. Join TeleSign Co-Founder Darren Berkovitz as he discusses the security and user experience implications of different identity tools, and why companies are using mobile phones to establish Mobile Identity.

Speaker:
Darren Berkovitz – Co-Founder and Vice President, TeleSign

How Operators and Device Makers Will Avoid Extinction Through Apps
In 2015, only one company made 92% of smartphone profits. Hundreds of hardware companies and operators not named "Apple" are struggling with razor-thin margins, and limited opportunities to differentiate themselves. With HTC trading below cash, LG making 1.2 cents in profit per phone sold, and Samsung seeing its seventh straight decline year over year in quarterly profit, Jim Geison will explore what tactics and solutions the mobile ecosystem will need to survive beyond 2020.

Speaker:
Jim Geison – SVP Business and Corporate Development, SweetLabs

Passes include access to the G-Startup pitch competition, opening party, all summits, expo tracks, and the exhibition floor. Media registration is open for all press and industry analysts (register here). To register and learn more about GMIC Silicon Valley, visit sv.thegmic.com.

About GMIC
Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) is an international conference that explores the global impact of mobile technology. Taking place in Beijing, New York, Tokyo, Jakarta, Bangalore, Sao Paulo, Taipei, and Silicon Valley, these conferences provide an opportunity for industry leaders to build relationships, share insights, and develop international growth strategy.

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