Alltel Wireless introduces the future of wireless greetings with the launch of Alltel Avatars.Powered by Vidiator's Xend[TM] platform LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- For the millions of Americans that send MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) An enhanced transmission service that enables graphics, video clips and sound files to be transmitted via cellphones. Developed as part of the 3GPP project, MMS phones are generally backward compatible with SMS and EMS. greetings greetings interj an expression of friendly salutation everyday, the future has arrived. Today, Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, announced the introduction of Alltel Avatars, a 3D animated MMS greeting Greeting is a way for humans[1] to intentionally communicate awareness of each other's presence, to show attention to, and/or to affirm or suggest a type of relationship or social status between individuals or groups of people coming in contact with service that allows users to choose from an extensive library of pre-produced greetings or allows them to use templates to create their own greeting using 3D avatars, photos, voice and more. Alltel Avatars is powered by Vidiator (www.vidiator.com), a leading 3G mobile multimedia platform provider and its Xend[TM] 3D hosted platform. Greetings are available starting at only 99 cents, with hundreds of cards to choose from at launch. The service also provides users with the ability to add emoticons, personal audio tracks, and personal digital signatures to their messages. In addition, users can create an animated image from their photos, combine it with their typed or audio message and send to mobile devices or e-mail. "Taking messaging beyond simple text, the introduction of 3D avatars represents the next evolution of wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. ," said Craig Kirkland, vice president of messaging and voice services for Alltel Wireless. "The vast level of personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. offered to our customers via Alltel Avatars provides them with a new vehicle to express their emotions, style and personality." Unique avatar-based content that Alltel is launching includes branded greeting card content, personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. greetings created using consumers' own photos, advertising campaigns and corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. . Alltel Avatars is available to any Alltel MMS subscriber with a video enabled handset The part of the telephone that contains the speaker and the microphone. On a desktop phone, the part you hold in your hand is the handset. On a cellphone, the entire phone is the handset. See multihandset cordless and headset. that can play 3GP files. "3D animated avatar-based mobile messaging driven by Xend 3D goes well beyond simple text, and is the next big leap in mobile messaging. It enables carriers to easily bridge the gap between 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. and new 'entertainment-focused' MMS messaging applications and advertising; and for consumers, we think these type of services will change the way people communicate with their mobile devices by allowing them to richly express their emotions through voice, animation and 3D like never before," said Connie Wong, 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. Vidiator. Alltel Wireless continues to provide choice and flexibility to the customer's wireless experience with its exclusive "My Circle" feature, giving customers unlimited calling to and from any five, 10 or 20 numbers on any network for free. Alltel Wireless was also the first to offer Anytime Plan Changes, giving customers the flexibility to change their calling plans at any time, without extending their current contract. To access the multimedia content associated with this release, please visit www.thenewsmarket.com/alltel. Registered members will find broadcast quality video for their purposes, free of charge. About Alltel Wireless Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network and has more than 13 million customers. For more information about Alltel, please visit www.alltel.com. About Vidiator Vidiator is changing the way people use mobile with technology that helps carriers and content providers deliver live and on-demand TV, music and 3G multimedia services and content to mobile devices. For more information about Vidiator, please visit www.vidiator.com. |
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