- Chris Tomic
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Chris Tomic Born Germany Nationality German Fields Computer science Known for Operator logos & Ringtones Chris Tomic is a German computer scientist credited with creating the first logos and ringtones for mobile handsets in 1998. [1]
Tomic started 1996 with developing technologies for the internet industry in Germany Düsseldorf with the company Novadoc GmbH.
In 1998 he focused his research and development on the mobile industry and invented the protocol for mobile micropayments over SMS. Furthermore he set the standard for the delivery of binary messages to mobile handsets such as Nokia and initiated the sell of the first black and white operator-logos and monophonic ringtones to mobile handsets.
In 2001 he became the CTO of the company MonsterMob LTD which was floated on the London Stock Exchange with an opening market capitalisation of £32m. Spanish internet firm LaNetro Zed bought up a majority 53% stake in the business.[2] The agreement will mean LaNetro Zed and MonsterMob LTD will together become the world's largest company in the Mobile Value-Added Services (MVAS) market in terms of revenue.[3]
References
- ^ "Celebrity first person: Chris Tomic". christomic.com. http://www.christomic.com. Retrieved 2010-05-31.
- ^ Stafford, Philip; Peter Garnham (2006-08-07). "Monstermob confirms bid approach". Ft.com. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/eef7e7ce-2646-11db-afa1-0000779e2340.html. Retrieved 2010-05-31.
- ^ "MonsterMob Accepts Takeover - Ousts Directors". Cellular-news.com. 2007-02-26. http://www.cellular-news.com/story/22224.php. Retrieved 2010-05-31.
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