Differentiation for OEMs and operators

Developer ecosystems and application portability from Android and Blackberry

HTML5 standards, performance and compatibility

Marketplaces for apps, content and services

Revenue share models for publishers, operators and OEMs

Payment mechanisms and standards

Platform fragmentation

Consumer and enterprise market segments and positioningUbuntu’s extensive developer community has grown significantly since the launch of Ubuntu on mobile and the OS is already being widely tested by developers on a variety of existing devices. “Leading ISVs are committing to support Ubuntu at launch, to take advantage of a highly energised and vocal base of developers and early adopters and to reach new markets,” said Cristian Parrino, VP Mobile and Online Services at Canonical.“The CAG is an important partnership between Canonical and the mobile industry,” said Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Canonical. “While Ubuntu has gained tremendous traction in both cloud and PC environments, we recognise the complex dynamics of the mobile market and so the CAG allows us to draw on the insights and support of such a thoughtful and experienced group of industry partners. We aim to deliver a platform that delights everyone who touches it and meets industry requirements of quality, security, manageability and differentiation.”Invitations are extended to any national or multinational carrier who wishes to join the CAG. The group will close to new members at the end of July. Carriers interested in further information about CAG membership may contact Canonical directly at https://pages.canonical.com/carrier-advisory-group-contact-us.html. For more information please visit: www.ubuntu.com/phone/carrier-advisory-group. Canonical Ltd.