News for 'NEOM' - (Dean Wood to Lead NeoMedia Sales Efforts Brings valuable industry experience as the company positions for growth)
ATLANTA, Mar 04, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:
NEOM), the global leader in camera-initiated transactions for mobile devices,
today announced that Dean Wood, former Commercial Vice President at ShoZu Ltd,
has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development.
Wood brings a wealth of internet, service provider and mobile sector experience
to NeoMedia, having spent the last 10 years specializing in converged web/mobile
software and services. He will be responsible for driving business development
and sales activities at the company, helping educate the market and drive
interest in 2D barcoding solutions within the mobile operator, handset
manufacturer, and advertising communities across the globe.
"I am thrilled to be joining NeoMedia at such an exciting time for the company
and the mobile barcoding industry in general," said Wood. "Now that the
ambiguity related to our patent situation has been resolved, the industry can
move forward and I am sure we will begin to see 2D barcodes appearing everywhere
on a daily basis. NeoMedia gives brands a fast, accurate and measurable form of
interaction with consumers and I cannot wait to get started to help position the
company as the leader in mobile barcode solutions."
Most recently, Wood was responsible for securing strategic partnership and
licensing deals with social media sites, media companies, mobile operators and
handset manufacturers at ShoZu, the leading mobile social media service. Prior
to this, Wood was Director of Mobile and Devices at Macromedia, where he was
responsible for driving sales and strategic partnerships within the operator,
handset manufacturer and consumer electronics sectors.
Commenting on Woods' appointment, Iain McCready, CEO at NeoMedia Technologies
said: "I have no doubt that Dean's enthusiasm, dedication and in-depth knowledge
of our industry will help NeoMedia develop a rich partner ecosystem and open new
revenue opportunities for brands, operators, handset manufacturers and
advertising agencies. We are delighted to have him on board and I look forward
to working closely with him as our business develops."
About NeoMedia Technologies
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NEOM) is the global leader in mobile barcode
scanning solutions. Our technology allows mobile devices with cameras to read 1D
and 2D barcodes and provide "one click" access to mobile content. Combining this
technology with advanced analytics and reporting capabilities revolutionizes the
way advertisers market to mobile consumers. NeoMedia provides the infrastructure
to make 2D camera barcode scanning and its associated commerce easy, universal,
and reliable - worldwide.
The company's mobile phone technology, NeoReader, reads and transmits data from
1D and 2D barcodes to its intended destination. Our Code Management and Code
Clearinghouse platforms create, connect, record, and transmit the transactions
embedded in the 1D and 2D barcodes, like web-URLs, text messages (SMS), and
telephone calls, ubiquitously and reliably. NeoMedia provides the industrial and
carrier-grade infrastructure to enable reliable, scalable, and billable
commerce. NeoMedia was founded in 1989, and is based in Atlanta, USA. It
currently has 30 active patents spanning 13 countries, with 29 additional
patents pending.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. With the exception of historical information contained
herein, the matters discussed in this press release involve risk and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in
any forward-looking statement.
SOURCE: NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT:
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.
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