Midlands based software developers Black Pepper Software Ltd has
been named Mobile IT Innovation of the Year award finalists in the
BCS & Computing UK IT Industry Awards.
The award is being considered for 'Companion', a smartphone
application that has gone from strength to strength since launching
at the International Confex 2011.
Companion is a location-aware mobile application platform for
companies who want to enhance the visitor experience at specific
venues. With advanced mapping and routing services, combined with
easy to use content management and social networking channels,
Companion helps users to navigate a specific space, indoors and out
in real-time.
The application has been implemented at high profile shows such
as the BBC Good Food & Gardeners World Live, situated at the
National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham.
The awards are set to take place on Thursday 10th November 2011
at Battersea Park Events Arena, London. Black Pepper is competing
against some of the industries giants, such as Tesco.com and RBS,
yet remain confident in the app's ability to contend.
Adam Wright, Head of Solutions for Black Pepper Software Ltd
said: "We are thrilled to be considered for the Mobile IT
Innovation of the Year award. It is great to be recognised for the
successful development of Companion, which is set for further
progression in 2012."
David Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, BCS, The Chartered
Institute for IT, says:
"Congratulations to the finalists; the competition to reach this
stage of our prestigious Awards is tough. Our Awards are central to
our mission to recognise the innovation and professionalism of
those working in IT and I'm delighted that every year we have such
a variety of high quality entries. They are an excellent reflection
of the impact IT has on so many aspects of our information society
and the potential IT has to transform business, society and our
lives."
The next stage for Black Pepper Ltd is to produce applications
for upcoming exhibitions, including; the NCC Motorhome &
Caravan show, Top Gear Live, BBC Good Food Show Winter and the
Clothes Show Live; enhancing the visitor experience at each
show.
For more information about Black Pepper Ltd, please visit their
website here: www.blackpepper.co.uk