Alcatel Adds in Fusio Interactive Entertainment Applications and Services to Software Suite for Wap-Enabled Mobile Phones.GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 1999-- Alcatel at Telecom 99 - Hall 4, stand n(degree) 210 Partnership With Entertainment Software Expert in Fusio Will Enhance Operators' Customer Portfolios, Delivering Mobile Interactive Entertainment Services Via Alcatel's Advanced HomeTop Services Software Suite An agreement between Alcatel and innovative application developer In Fusio is set to break new ground in mobile phone interactive entertainment. The partnership will enable operators adopting Alcatel's HomeTop(TM) Solutions software suite to offer In Fusio gaming and entertainment services to their customers via mobile telephones and other Internet-enabled devices. The emergence of new types of Internet terminals such as WAP-enabled mobile phones, Internet screenphones, television set-top boxes The cable TV box that sits on "top" of the TV "set," although it is often located several feet away in an equipment rack. The set-top box descrambles the premium channels and provides a tuner for the higher cable numbers that very old TVs did not support. , and handheld PDAs require portals compatible with all of them. Alcatel's HomeTop(TM) Solutions is an open, standards-based software suite allowing operators and ISPs to create, build and manage just such a multidevice Internet portal. Welcoming the agreement, Alan Mottram, President of Alcatel networking applications activities, said: "This is an exciting partnership for Alcatel and our service provider customers. In Fusio is one of the few companies in the world to have operational knowledge of developing and delivering games through mobile phones and over-the-air interactivity. Alcatel HomeTop(TM) Solutions is a perfect match for its innovative applications, attracting operators, the Internet industry and their mass market customers." Advanced methods of connectivity and data transfer, such as GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) A digital cellular phone technology based on TDMA that is the predominant system in Europe, but also used worldwide. Developed in the 1980s, GSM was first deployed in seven European countries in 1992. , SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. or WAP (1) (Wireless Access Point) See access point. (2) (Wireless Application Protocol) A standard for providing cellular phones, pagers and other handheld devices with secure access to e-mail and text-based Web pages. , now enable subscribers to play truly interactive games, such as In Fusio's "Quizz" and "In Spirit." They have sufficient capacity to support competitions by transmitting high scores, downloading new levels, upgrading operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. and meeting other players around the world. "Over-the-air interactivity gives a whole new dimension to entertainment services, such as gaming. For the operator, it is more than simply another source of revenue, it makes mobile phones a daily tool for their subscribers, increasing customer loyalty and satisfaction," continued Alan Mottram. The mobile phone as a communications tool is becoming a mass market interactive personal new media system. As in all mature markets, competition will not be based solely on price - content and services will be major competitive elements. Alcatel believes opportunities exist for operators and manufacturers who can offer access to innovative content. "By creating new ways of using a mobile phone, innovative content attracts a new kind of customer which, in turn, expands the potential market. Access to new, interesting content increases call length and frequency," added Mottram. Gilles Raymond, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of In Fusio, commented: "This agreement with Alcatel provides a logical and stimulating outlet for our expertise in over-the-air interactive software development. The mobile phone will become to video games See video game console. , for example, what the personal stereo personal stereo Noun Chiefly Brit a small portable audio cassette player used with lightweight headphones personal stereo n → walkman ® m was for the hi-fi record player, answering the immediate need for short, time-killing applications or full games." Alcatel and In Fusio will offer a comprehensive package, maintaining a strong link between product and service and incorporating all aspects of mobile phone technology. Services will include target market analysis, tailored game creation, software development, server software development, over-the-air interactivity management, maintenance, "push" marketing strategies, plus competition promotion and partnership possibilities. About Alcatel Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide. With 120,000 employees and sales of EURO 21.3 billion ($25 billion), Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. About In Fusio In Fusio is a high-tech start-up company start-up company A new business. specializing in developing entertainment content and services for a mass market audience via mobile phones, developing games using WAP, SIM cards SIM card abbr (= subscriber identity module card) → carte f SIM SIM card n (Tel) (= Subscriber Identity Module card) → SIM-Karte f or even directly on the phones themselves. Its aim is to use all the assets of the mobile phone as an interactive, personal new media tool to meet the demands of end users. For more information visit In Fusion on the internet: http://www.in-fusio.com/ Market opportunity: Despite the success of 32- and 64-bit gaming consoles See video game console. , video games remain the domain of teenagers and children and are rarely targeted at adults. A hitherto hidden market for video games lies in the worldwide installed base of over 50 million Set-Top Boxes and 70 million hand-held consoles including mobile phones. When combined with the fact that around 80% of home PC use is for games and 90% of mobile phone sales are to the mass market, it is clear that leisure and entertainment represent enormous opportunities for telecommunications operators and other service providers. For full Alcatel Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. Telecom press list, consult: http://www.alcatel.com |
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