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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
ITENOS to Launch Fixed MMS Service Using LogicaCMG Solution
NIEUWEGEIN, Netherlands, Sept. 23 -- LogicaCMG
today announced that its MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) solution will be
used by ITENOS (International Telecom Network Operation Services), a
subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, one of Germany's leading telecommunications
companies, to launch the country's first fixed-line MMS service.
When the fixed-line MMS service is launched later this year, ITENOS will
enable customers such as ASPs (application service providers) and content
providers to deliver rich multimedia content to fixed-line handsets. Handset
manufacturers such as Siemens and Alcatel are currently developing specialised
cordless digital handsets to deliver this multimedia content.
ITENOS' network innovation will enable its end users to experience rich,
premium messaging services, using a simple fixed telephone line.
Dirk Seul, Product Manager Mobile Solutions at ITENOS, said: "Tens of
thousands of MMS are being sent in Germany each day -- a significant
proportion of which are sent from the home. I believe that the cordless
digital telephone will drive fixed-line MMS growth by allowing users to send
MMS at a competitive price from the comfort of their homes. This is
undoubtedly an attractive proposition that we are confident will be a great
success."
"LogicaCMG's proven global experience in the wireless sector made it the
perfect partner to help us maximize messaging revenue, build success in new
market segments and capture long-term customer loyalty. On a product level,
its MMS solution is feature rich and will comfortably scale to manage the
increase in network traffic that we fully expect."
LogicaCMG's fixed-line MMS solution delivers several key benefits to
operators, enabling them to offer rich billing information and guaranteed
Service Levels to their content and application partners. As well as providing
full interconnection between fixed and mobile technology, it opens up the
multimedia services market and new revenue streams for fixed operators.
By offering MMS and other data services to fixed-line subscribers,
application and content providers are able to target specific market segments
such as teenagers, the elderly, ethnic communities and business users with
special products and tariffs.
Jasper Weijman, Vice President Sales, EMEA at LogicaCMG, said: "The
provision of fixed-line data services, such as MMS, is an obvious way to
increase fixed-line service usage. We have already seen the success of our
customers offering fixed-line SMS, and we believe MMS offers even more revenue
generating potential to operators."
LogicaCMG and Deutsche Telekom, represented by ITENOS, are both members of
the Fixed Line MMS Forum, the objective of which is to introduce MMS to the
fixed network in order to enhance its appeal to subscribers. This will lead to
the introduction of further fixed-mobile convergent applications whilst
ensuring interoperability between fixed and mobile networks.
LogicaCMG has a global MMS market share in excess of 20 per cent, with
commercially deployed MMS solutions servicing over 65 million subscribers
around the world. LogicaCMG is the global leader in messaging and payments,
supplying messaging and billing solutions to 250 of the world's top operators
in over 70 countries. These solutions serve over 500 million active mobile
phone subscribers.
About LogicaCMG
LogicaCMG is a global solutions company providing management and IT
consultancy, systems integration and outsourcing services. With additional
expertise in wireless technology, the company supports clients across diverse
markets including telecoms, financial services, energy and utilities,
industry, distribution and transport and the public sector. Formed in December
2002 through the merger of Logica and CMG the company employs around 21,000
staff in offices across 34 countries and has nearly 40 years of experience in
the IT service arena. Headquartered in Europe, LogicaCMG is listed on both the
London and Amsterdam stock exchanges (LSE: LOG; AEX: LOG). More information is
available from http://www.logicacmg.com .
About ITENOS
I.T.E.N.O.S. is a service company specialized on the design and
realization of comprehensive solutions for IT and telecommunication
requirements. In particular the I.T.E.N.O.S. solutions and services include:
Mobile Solutions, various services in the field of SMS and MMS. Network
Solutions, consultancy, hardware, hardware-services, data transmission and
network management, operating round the clock 24/7. Equipment Housing, the
provision and operation of high quality rooms to house network equipment
(switches, servers, routers etc.). Telematic Solutions, innovative solutions
in the wide range of building and facility management, access control and time
recording.
With around 120 staff, I.T.E.N.O.S. is headquartered Bonn and has regional
offices in Munster, Berlin, Hamburg, Magdeburg, Trier, Frankfurt and Erlangen.
I.T.E.N.O.S. has reached a turnover of approx. 72 million euros in the fiscal
year of 2002.
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