Cingular Wireless Selects Openet Telecom to Enable Value-Based Services over Their Next Generation Wireless Network.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DUBLIN, Ireland & RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2004 Openet's FusionWorks Mediation to support delivery of data services for one of the largest wireless operators in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. Openet Telecom, a world leader in convergent mediation, real-time charging and adjunct rating, today announced that Cingular Wireless has selected Openet's FusionWorks Mediation to support delivery of their multimedia messaging services (messaging) Multimedia Messaging Services - (MMS) A feature of some mobile telephones that allows them to send messages including text, sound, images and video. (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. ) and short messaging services (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. ). This includes instant messaging, corporate email access, text messaging, game and ringtone The audible sound made by a telephone to announce that a call is coming in. The traditional ringtone was in the 440-480 Hz range, but as cellphone usage grew, it became obvious that ringtone differentiation would become important. downloads, photo sharing and wireless internet access. Openet's FusionWorks Mediation also plans to support the roll-out of future data services. The Yankee Group, a leading communications research firm, expects overall data revenues, which include SMS and MMS, to reach $12.94 Billion by 2007, with U.S. subscriber rates reaching 69.2 Million. John Rainger, 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. Openet, adds "We are delighted to add Cingular Wireless to our customer list and look forward to growing with them as they extend their data service offerings. This contract consolidates our leadership in this dynamic market." About Openet Telecom Established in July 1999, Openet Telecom is a world-leading provider of real-time revenue generating solutions that enable network operators to maximize the profitability of their network and services. Our products, FusionWorks Mediation, FusionWorks ActiveCharge and FusionWorks ActiveRate enable network operators with diverse networks to easily implement, manage, charge for, rate and bill sophisticated services - leading to enhanced profitability and quality of service. With headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and offices in Reston VA, London, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Singapore and San Francisco, Openet Telecom has signed customers that include Verizon Wireless, British Telecom, Orange Group and Telecom Italia Mobile TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile) is Telecom Italia's mobile phone brand, and runs a GSM, EDGE, UMTS and HSDPA network in Italy and a GSM network with EDGE in Brazil. In Europe, TIM is part of the FreeMove alliance. TIM Peru was sold to América Móvil and rebranded Claro. . For more information, visit us at http://www.openet-telecom.com |
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