CarryQuote Launches Solution for Android-Based Smartphones.

Introduction of Solution for Android-Bases Smartphones Broadens Access to CarryQuote's Integrated Mobile Solution for Real-time, On-Demand Global Financial Data

Zug, Switzerland and New York, NY (PRWEB) November 6, 2009 -- CarryQuote(R), A.G., a pioneer in integrated desktop and mobile financial information solutions, today announced that the CarryQuote solution is now available for smartphones running on the increasingly popular Google Android mobile device operating system. Currently, more than 32 mobile carriers in 265 countries are providing Android-based phones, and the number is expected to grow.

By introducing a mobile application designed specifically for Android-based phones, CarryQuote has broadened worldwide access to its integrated mobile and desktop solution for high-quality, affordable, financial market information across asset classes and geographies. Because the application was fully developed in native code without the use of third party libraries or software, it offers an optimal end-user experience that features maximum scalability, easy maintenance and the fastest screen rendering speed possible.

"CarryQuote's mobile application gives investors the freedom to move away from their desk, as well as the ability to stay on top of the market in such a way that they can make smart, fast business decisions," said Michael Stennicke, CEO and Co-founder of CarryQuote. "By introducing a custom-built application for Android phones, we are not only staying ahead of critical mobile adoption trends, we are also enabling millions of individuals worldwide to access critical market data whenever and wherever they need it."

According to the Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute, smart phones equipped with Android will reach 6.5 million units in 2009 and grow to 31.8 million units in 2013. What's more, Android is expected to reach number-two in OS providers by 2012, with a 15% worldwide share of the market, according to a recent report from Gartner.

About CarryQuote:

CarryQuote is the first and only mobile financial information services company to provide cost-effective, real-time pricing data, actionable analytics, and personalized alerts through an easy-to-use interface, accessible on any smartphone, including Blackberry(R), iPhone(R), Symbian(R), Android(R) and Windows Mobile(R). CarryQuote's real-time snapshot market views and personalized alerts ensure that fund managers, wealth managers and individual investors are always on top of market changes and have visibility into global market data from more than 80 global data sources covering a broad range of asset classes, including equities, bonds, foreign exchange, commodities, real estate and alternative investments. CarryQuote is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and has offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen (China). For more information, please visit www.carryquote.com.