Rogers offers IoT app development platform with IBM

Rogers partnered with IBM and 4YFN (Four Years From Now) to introduce an exciting new way for developers and start-ups to pave the way to the future of mobile application innovation, and potentially become a global champion on stage in Barcelona at 4YFN 2016, taking place during the Mobile World Congress. Using both IBM Bluemix integrated with Rogers' mobile communications offerings free of charge, developers will have the opportunity to build mobile applications centred around various Internet of Things themes, namely 'Smart homes and buildings', 'Connected travel and transportation', and 'Smarter healthcare', to provide new found ways for businesses and individuals to interact in this hyper-connected world. The submission deadline is 6 January.