Aspiro Handles SMS Traffic for Dutch IT Company.Business Editors STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2000 Aspiro has signed an agreement regarding the handling of all 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. traffic for a Dutch IT company that distributes information about discotheques and nightlife night·life n. Social activities or entertainment available or pursued in the evening. nightlife Noun to mobile phone users. The deal means that Aspiro becomes the Dutch IT company's chosen SMS operator. The IT company distributes information about discotheques and nightlife in Holland to mobile phone users. The signed agreement runs for two years and is non-exclusive. "In only a short time Aspiro has built up a competitive SMS service," says Stefan Sjodin, head of Aspiro's SMS products. "Today, we already handle a considerable share of all domestic Swedish SMS traffic. The agreement with the Dutch IT company demonstrates that Aspiro's service is also very attractive in the international market". Aspiro can provide portal owners and companies with easy access to most of the world's 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. operators via SMS. Using the SMS service, Aspiro's customers can reach mobile phone users with useful added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
The Dutch IT company's SMS traffic will be handled by Aspiro's operation center in Karlskrona. The center itself expects to handle some 100 million SMS messages SMS message SMS n → (message m) SMS m next year. About Aspiro Aspiro provides mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. services, promoting life in motion, using cutting-edge knowledge and technologies. Aspiro offers operators, content providers and mobile organizations a wide range of solutions, from pre-packaged portal services to industry-specific solutions. Founded in 1998, Aspiro is today an important player in the global mobile Internet market. 125 people currently work for the company, which has offices in Sweden, Luxembourg and USA. Aspiro's business concept, organization and operations are based on many years of experience gained in the mobile telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. and IT industries. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/11/13/20001113BIT00750/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/11/13/20001113BIT00750/bit0002.pdf |
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