4/5/2004
AtoBe, a leading Dutch supplier of mobile internet solutions, has participated in Lunagames, a worldwide game content provider. Lunagames" core competence to develop and distribute high quality mobile gaming content fits in well with AtoBe"s ambition to remain the frontrunner in delivering innovative and reliable mobile services. AtoBe will support Lunagames in extending its reach across the globe. Lunagames currently operates in Asia, Europe and the United States of America. Founder and CEO of Lunagames, Richard Hazenberg, is in part still active as CTO at AtoBe.
Harlem April 5, 2004-–Since mobile technologies have advanced to include colour screens and increased bandwidth on mobile networks, the mobile gaming industry has taken significant flight. Technological advancement in the mobile industry, including multiplayer options, has been a strong catalyst for the mobile gaming market. AtoBe believes that mobile gaming offers great opportunities for growth in the mobile consumer market. Bart van den Dries, CEO at AtoBe: “This is a powerful combination of creativity and technology: Lunagames not only develops fantastic game concepts but succeeds in making these games globally available. With this partnership companies could, for instance, link their name to "branded" games on mobile phones. This is one of the many great opportunities that out partnership with Lunagames could offer our existing and future customers. Gaming is a fantastic way by which to reach large consumer groups all over the world.”
Richard Hazenberg, CEO at Lunagames and in part active as CTO at AtoBe: “It"s ideal for us to be working with and from within AtoBe to not only establish Lunagames, but also link Lunagames" mobile gaming expertise with AtoBe. AtoBe has an extensive customer portfolio, a reliable mobile infrastructure, and unparalleled knowledge of mobile services. Lunagames" core competence is creating and realising exceptional mobile games, such as Air Traffic Control, which have been successful all over the world. Our combination with AtoBe, one of the leading Dutch providers of mobile internet solutions for consumers, is a logical next step in realising more growth.”
About AtoBe
AtoBe delivers mobile solutions to enterprises across the Netherlands which enables them to communicate with end-users on by mobile phone at all times and from any place. AtoBe"s client portfolio includes ABN AMRO, KLM, Rabobank, Fortis Bank and ANP. AtoBe is headquartered in Haarlem and has since 1999 grown to become the leading authority on mobile managed services. AtoBe is partly owned by Sienna Holdings Europe (PON Holdings), Residex Venture Capital Network, Gilde IT Fund, ABN AMRO Corporate Investments and Advent International.
About Lunagames
Lunagames International is a game content provider dedicated to deliver a quality gaming experience to mobile gamers worldwide. The Lunagames team combines experience in the fields of game development, graphics design, and management.
|