V-ENABLE Gets the buzzd

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Iphone_v_e_buzzd V-ENABLE, which offers local mobile search and directory assistance services, has announced a strategic partnership with buzzd, an emerging location-based mobile entertainment service that provides real-time information for bars, clubs events and restaurants.

The partnership will combine V-ENABLEs popular mobile local search services with content from buzzds unique mix of user generated content (UGC), and all the best listings from CitySearch, Flavorpill and Time Out Magazine, among others.

Currently, V-ENABLEs popular Mobile411 search application is available on carriers such as MetroPCS, and Alltel. The Mobile411 app gives mobile searchers all the best in local listings, whether its residential, category or location-based directions/map searches.

“Whats so natural about this partnership is that both V-ENABLE and buzzd serve consumers on the go who are looking for something local,” says V-ENABLE Executive VP and CMO, Craig Hagopian.

Earlier this week, V-ENABLE announced the launch of its Web Services API, which the company says is the first stage of an expansion into new off-deck local search services. buzzd will be using the Web Services API in addition to specific and strategic content arrangements with V-ENABLE to allow users to benefit from the best of both services.