The rise and rizr of Shozu

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Tim Green at 3GSM Feb 14 2007, 12:45pm

Image upload specialist ShoZu is to embed its application on Motorola’s new flagship devices.

Initially, the client software that powers ShoZu’s services will be available for free download to the Motorizr Z8 at the vendor’s website when the phone is rolled out in Europe in March. Later this year, it will come pre-installed on selected Motorola devices as they are released worldwide.

The contract moves forward ShoZu’s strategy to bring its ‘share-it one-click’ image uploading and ZuCast direct-to-handset media delivery services to the mass market through alliances with handset manufacturers.

“This agreement is a milestone for the mobile industry, both because of the pre-installation component and because of Motorola’s massive footprint in the market,” said Dean Wood, senior VP for ShoZu. “It clearly puts multimedia services in general and ShoZu services in particular on the ‘must-have’ list of mobile applications.”