Aptilo Networks Secures Order From Unitel of South Korea - World's Tenth Largest ISP.Business Editors STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2001 Aptilo Networks has signed an agreement to supply South Korean Internet operator Unitel with Mobile Access Servers. The order relates to a test installation for evaluation. Together with Japan, South Korea is the country that has made the most progress in the practical utilization of wireless mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. solutions. Accordingly, Aptilo views the South Korean market with considerable optimism. Several nationwide WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network networks are currently planned in South Korea, where the penetration of ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line lines is the highest in the world. This creates highly favorable fa·vor·a·ble adj. 1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds. 2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis. 3. conditions for a rapid build-out of local mobile networks based on Aptilo's Mobile Access Server solution. Unitel is South Korea's largest Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , making it the tenth largest ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. in the world. Aptilo has now delivered a test system, which will be evaluated prior to a major build-out. Provided the trials go well, the next step could be a nationwide launch serving thousands of users. "We are currently studying several alternative solutions, but Aptilo's system seems to be well suited to our needs," says Mr. An Sik, Business Researcher of Unitel. Aptilo was formed this summer and the company has already sold its system solutions to Copenhagen Airport Copenhagen Airport (Danish: Københavns Lufthavn, Kastrup, Swedish: Köpenhamns Flygplats, Kastrup) (IATA: CPH, ICAO: EKCH in Denmark, Perwimas Telecommunications in Malaysia and to customers in Japan. About Aptilo Networks Aptilo Networks provides system solutions to operators of unlicensed local mobile networks such as Bluetooth and WLAN (802.11). The company is Stockholm-based, with an office also in Malaysia, and was founded in July 2001 after being spun off from the Mobile Internet division of Axis Communications Axis Communications AB (XSSE:AXIS) is a manufacturer of IT equipment, mostly known for its print servers and network cameras. According to its latest annual report, it has sold over 500.000 network cameras, thus claiming to be the world leader in that market. . Aptilo's Mobile Access Server offers operators a convenient and effective way to integrate access points in an advanced public local mobile network. It also allows for integration with mobile operators to enable payments via credit cards or mobile phone subscriptions. You can find more information about Aptilo Networks on our website: www.aptilo.com. This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/10/23/20011023BIT00170/bit0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/10/23/20011023BIT00170/bit0001.pdf |
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