M7 Networks

Company name: M7 Networks
Where it's based: N/A
When it was founded: 2000
What year it was a Fierce 15: 2005
Website: N/A

Why it was a Fierce 15: M7 Networks provided a bridge between carriers and content providers, allowing carriers to launch mobile content services. The company offered solutions for both BREW and Sun Microsystems' J2ME platforms, and worked with both Qualcomm and Sun extensively. M7 also teamed with a number of carriers, including Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel. Click here for more.

What has happened since it was awarded the Fierce 15: Motricity acquired M7 Networks in August 2005 "in order to continue building on its mission to accelerate the adoption of mobile content worldwide," Motricity said.