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MUMBAI: Qualcomm, a developer of code division
multiple access (CDMA) technology for mobile
communications, has announced the selection
of winners for its $ 1 million wireless
reach Brew application funding program.
The
program challenges developers to create
the most innovative Brew public service
application in one of five areas: healthcare,
education, public safety, governance and
the environment.
The
grand prize winner is Tata Consultancy Services
(TCS). TCS will receive a grant for $ 100,000
for development of its proposed application.
The application development team, led by
TCS' head of advanced technology and applications,
Dr Arun Pande, will demonstrate how CDMA
networks can help provide specific and useful
advice to farmers and spread the benefits
of technology deep into rural India at an
affordable cost. For the grand prize, Qualcomm
will also apply additional funds to put
TCS' proposal into action through a new
or existing wireless reach project.
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