A new technology that could change information distribution is gaining some serious recognition. Developed by a small team of University of Chicago business students, Bump Technologies has created a Iphone aplication called “Bump,” which exchanges basic contact information instantly, when the two Apple devices “bump” into eachother. Currently, it only works between two Iphones or Ipod Touch’s that have the application. However, by creating a standard and implementing it, it could be revolutionary to mobile devices.
The Takeaway: While for now this a great tool for networking, this technology could be developed to bump larger pieces of information, and also create a seamless cross-platform standard to remotely exchange information. Imagine I could bump my Ipod into your Blackberry, and then within 15 seconds you have a copy of my favorite Bob Marley track. There is a lot of potential to take this technology and run with it.
