HipLogic, Inc. today announced that they will provide a way for operators and mobile handset OEMs to customize the standard Android user interface (UI). HipLogic’s cloud-connected interface gives carriers, manufacturers and content providers a flexible system that promotes discovery of operator services all the way up to the home screen in an always-on and data-efficient manner.

“We’re seeing an increased demand for a custom solution as the number of Android devices and offerings explode onto the market. HipLogic will empower operator networks and OEMs with the capability to create differentiated Android services and experiences” said Mark Anderson, CEO of HipLogic.

HipLogic’s Android interface makes it easy for users to customize and enjoy the content they love - integrating updates from social networks like Facebook and Twitter, real-time notifications from popular news, sports and weather content providers, plus access to a variety of gaming applications and branded mash-up experiences.

“Our solution allows for over the air updates to content services and the cloud connected interface, even after the product is in consumer’s hands, making the experience unique and dynamic,” adds HipLogic Founder and CTO, Mark Young.

Details can be found in the press release at HipLogic.com.

HipLogic, a next generation phone platform provider that will change the way people consume content on their mobile phones, has closed $7 million in a second-round financing led by Bay Partners. Stage1Ventures has invested in both rounds one and two to fuel HipLogic’s growth.

"The success of the iPhone has proven that easy access to rich mobile content drives consumption and customer satisfaction," said Mark Anderson, President and CEO of HipLogic, in a statement. "This round of funding will fuel HipLogic’s market activities as we deliver this modern style of content experience across mass-market mobile operating systems."

Details can be found in the press release at HipLogic.com.

Additional coverage can be viewed on the mediapost site.

Delfigo Security - a Stage1Ventures portfolio company - announces the general availability of its DSGateway SaaS multi-factor authentication solution.  In addition, Delfigo Security announces its first commercial customer - Boston’s Children’s Hospital.  An article from xconomy about the implementation can be be found here.

Skyhook Wireless, a stage 1 ventures portfolio company, announced today that Loki, a geolocation plug-in for web developers and end users, has been integrated into three popular Web applications - Mapquest, Flickr and Weatherbug.

"Loki integration shows how location can be added to the browser to help people very easily access useful local info like driving directions," said Kate Imbach, Skyhook’s director of marketing, in an e-mail, referring to MapQuest’s use of Loki. MapQuest’s Christian Dwyer added that drivers using MapQuest can simply type in to obtain quick access to driving directions.

The phenomenon of location-aware apps has exploded in recent months and weeks. Skyhook, which maintains a database of more than 100 million Wi-Fi access points, reported this week that Apple’s iPhone App Store alone has more than 2,300 location-based applications. The applications range far and wide, covering everything from social networking to navigation help.

Additional details can be found in Skyhooks Press Release.