Modo Labs, a provider of open source applications for mobile platforms and devices, announced the release of the Kurogo Mobile Framework version 1.0 for developers.

Kurogo evolved from the MIT Mobile Framework – adopted by universities and used to share important information on a variety of smartphones and tablets – into an open source project that allows enterprises and others to create a native-like experience via the mobile Web. Native applications can also be created, although iOS is the only platform currently supported, according to David Ormsbee, CTO of Modo Labs.

Ormsbee said Kurogo has a “server component for data aggregation and as a way to push the data” to mobile devices including the iPhone, iPad and any phone – including feature phones – with a mobile browser.

“These groups [Universities and Businesses] have islands of data that aren’t integrated but have important information. [Kurogo] lets you [the developer or organization] pull all the data to one interface and we’ve focused on adapting that interface to be appropriate for mobile devices,” Ormsbee said. Although this application is easily adopted by universities, it can also be used as an HR application -- to map office locations, availability and contact information for employees on one centralized application.

Modo Labs' Kurogo download offers a variety of modules for developers to utilize this solution immediately, modules that have been tested on a variety of devices according to Ormsbee. Developers can also access the source code in order to tweak the programs for their own individualized companies. Kurogo is available on GitHub and can be downloaded for free via kurogo.org. If you’re a developer interested in discussing the framework with others, you can also join the Kurogo Google group.

Would you use something like this? Do you think more of these projects will be available as the number of available devices increases?