AFFILIATES
The Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) has incorporated several pioneering organizations that contributed to the development of mobile standards, ensuring interoperability, efficiency, and seamless user experiences across devices and networks.
Below is an overview of these affiliates and their contributions.
LOCATION INTEROPERABILITY FORUM
LIF
Developed standards for location-based services (LBS), enabling seamless positioning, mapping, and navigation interoperability across mobile networks.
MOBILE GAMES INTEROPERABILITY
MGIF
Focused on establishing interoperability frameworks for mobile gaming, allowing seamless multiplayer and cross-platform experiences.
MOBILE WIRELESS INTERNET FORUM
MWIF
Pioneered wireless internet protocols, driving the evolution of mobile broadband and mobile web access technologies.
SyncML
SyncML
Standardized data synchronization across different mobile devices and servers, enabling seamless contact, calendar, and email syncing.
WAP FORUM
WAP
Developed the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), which laid the foundation for early mobile internet browsing and communication.
WIRELESS VILLAGE
WV
Established messaging protocols for mobile instant messaging (IM) and presence services, forming the basis for modern messaging applications.
INLOCATION ALLIANCE
ILA
Focused on indoor positioning technologies, enhancing navigation and location-based services within buildings and urban environments.
