We are pleased to announce the launch of EZdroid, the world’s first open-source, collaborative platform for the safe deployment of component-based software applications and content across Android, and other Linux-based mobile devices.
EZdroid was founded by two of Europe’s leading companies in the field of OSS technology; the platform consists of Android, Apache Felix and a number of their own enhancements (e.g. software license-, device- and integrated software-management). EZdroid supports the secure deployment of software applications and content (known as Provisioning) to Android phones and in the future, other Linux-based operating systems. It is available to any organization or individual wishing to make software and content available to Android users world-wide. Further information and a demonstration of the platform is now available and downloadable to Android phones at: http://www.ezdroid.com.

EZdroid’s founders: Luminis BV (www.luminis.nl/en) of The Netherlands and Akquinet GmbH (www.akquinet.com/en) of Germany are now inviting partners and collaborators to become part of the EZdroid community – whether these are developers, wishing to show-case their applications, business partners interested in co-development or an OEM relationship, or organizations which are interested in owning and controlling their own application repository/App Store.

The launch of EZdroid is very significant; it is the world’s first platform, built from open source components, which will allow the mass deployment of applications without proprietary licensing issues. The founders intend to supplement the platform with a validation and quality assurance system – to ensure that applications are safe and do not interfere with Android’s normal operations.