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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
VeriSign(R) And Singapore International Airlines Extend Global SMS Services
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., August 2 -- VeriSign, Inc.
(Nasdaq: VRSN) a leading provider of intelligent infrastructure services that
make the Internet and telecommunications networks more reliable and secure,
today announced an agreement with Singapore International Airlines (SIA) to
enable customers to check-in to flights from their mobile devices, using
global, two-way Short Message Service (SMS). SIA expects that this service
will dramatically reduce airport wait-times, and plans to extend this service
to all Star Alliance partner flights, as well as to flights on other carriers
with whom SIA has agreements.
VeriSign's Intelligent Messaging Network provides two-way messaging across
virtually all popular mobile devices that support the capability, and offers
various service options including short codes and global access numbers.
Two-way messaging enables high-value services like actionable alerts and
purchase transactions to be deployed on mobile devices around the world.
With the launch of SIA's SMS Check-in, SIA's frequent flyers (PPS Club and
KrisFlyer members) and registered users of the SIA Web site can use their
mobile phones to check-in for flights departing from 12 selected cities,
including Auckland, Bandar Seri Bagawan, Bangkok, Chennai, Christchurch,
Dhaka, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Penang, Singapore and Taipei.
"SIA is a wonderful example of a company that is using the power of
intelligent infrastructure to drive new sources of revenue and new levels of
customer satisfaction," said Vernon Irvin, executive vice president of
VeriSign Communications Services. "VeriSign has been working with Singapore
International Airlines for several years to provide customers with mobile
alert services, advising travelers of upgrades, schedule changes, and
cancellations. VeriSign's Intelligent Messaging Network services will now
enable SIA to take the next step in mobile communications, by implementing
highly reliable two-way messaging for their customers."
To take advantage of this new service, customers need to register at the
SIA Web site and make a one-time selection of the SMS Check-in notification
service under "My Flight Alerts." Following a set of easy-to-follow
instructions, customers will receive a confirmation of the check-in and the
confirmed seating number. At the airport, customers need only go to the
"SMS / Internet Check-in" counter to pick up their boarding passes and
check-in their baggage.
"Working with VeriSign allows us to offer the SMS Check-in service as well
as providing flight and general information on SIA in the most convenient way
using a mobile phone and PDA devices," said Yap Kim Wah, Senior Vice President
(Product and Services), Singapore Airlines. "We will continue to roll out
relevant programs that fit with the lifestyles of our customers."
About VeriSign
VeriSign, Inc. delivers intelligent infrastructure services that make the
Internet and telecommunications networks more reliable and secure. Every day
VeriSign helps thousands of businesses and millions of consumers conduct
commerce and communications with confidence. Additional news and information
about the company is available at http://www.verisign.com.
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