Comverse And ACCESS Join Forces To Provide A Single Device Multi-Protocol Mobile Internet Solution.High Tech & Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2001 Network Operators Will Be Able to Offer A Multi-Protocol Solution To Access CcHTML, XHTML-Basic And 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. Wireless Internet Applications Visit Comverse At Booth # 4426 At The SUPERCOMM Show In Atlanta, Georgia, June 5-7 Comverse, a unit of Comverse Technology Comverse Technology, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CMVT) is an American Technology company located in Woodbury, New York, which develops and markets telecommunications software. Founded in 1982, the company focuses on providing services to third party telecommunication service providers. , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CMVT CMVT Converse Technology ), and the world's leading supplier of software and systems enabling network-based multimedia enhanced communications services, today announced a collaboration with ACCESS Co., Ltd., a leading provider of embedded Internet software solutions, that will enable mobile carriers to deliver the mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. on a single device that supports Compact HTML See cHTML. (CHTML (Compact HTML) A subset of HTML for cellphones and PDAs. Developed by NTT Docomo for its i-Mode wireless system in Japan, cHTML is designed for the limited screen displays and functionality of handheld devices. ), XHTML-Basic and wireless application protocol (WAP). With this joint solution, mobile subscribers have the ability to access advanced wireless services Advanced Wireless Services, also known as AWS-1, is a wireless telecommunications technology, used for mobile data services, video, and messaging. AWS-1 is used in the United States and replaces the spectrum formerly allocated to Multipoint Multichannel Distribution Service, based on CHTML, XHTML-Basic and WAP via a single wireless device, such as a mobile phone or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). . This solution enhances wireless operators' service offerings, while enabling consumers around the world to experience the mobile Internet based on today's popular protocols. "The global popularity surrounding the phenomenal growth of Japan's mobile Internet market has resulted in an increased demand for the types of services offered in that region," said Zeev Bregman, Chief Executive Officer of Comverse. "With the ACCESS and Comverse solution, carriers can utilize a multi-protocol browser and gateway solution that alleviates the need to select one protocol over another, and provides the end-user an even more compelling wireless experience." "The collaboration between Comverse and ACCESS enables mobile operators around the world to provide innovative wireless Internet services like Japan's i-mode," said Toru Arakawa, President and Chief Executive Officer of ACCESS. "We are excited about the opportunity to work closely with Comverse in exploring the full potential of the mobile Internet." The joint solution combines the ACCESS Compact NetFront Plus micro browser and Comverse's router-based wireless Internet gateway (1) See cable/DSL gateway. (2) A router or server that converts IP packets to IPX, AppleTalk or some other non-IP format and vice versa. It is used to connect non-IP networks to the Internet. , Mega.flow(TM). The solution supports CHTML, XHTML-Basic and WAP protocols, as well as optimizes service with load balancing, access control, billing, management and class of service support. The Comverse mobile Internet solution offers carriers a personalized interface for corporate and consumer users. The comprehensive solution allows subscribers to access the mobile Internet based on the industry's most popular protocols on a single device. ACCESS also has joined the Comverse Spark Alliance Program (SM), a program that facilitates the integration of new technologies and capabilities into existing, innovative and new solutions. For more information about the Spark Alliance Program, visit us at the Comverse booth (No. 4426) at SUPERCOMM in Atlanta, June 5-7. About the Spark Alliance Program The Comverse Spark Alliance (SM) Program promotes cooperation in the development, marketing and delivery of multimedia communication solutions. By teaming with innovative partners, Comverse integrates the latest technologies, applications and content into existing and new Comverse products. About ACCESS ACCESS Co. Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Tokyo Stock Exchange Main stock market of Japan, located in Tokyo. It opened in 1878 to provide a market for the trading of government bonds newly issued to former samurai. : 4813) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with ACCESS Systems America, its US subsidiary, in Milpitas, California. ACCESS, which went public on Mothers, Tokyo Stock Exchange on February 26, 2001, is a leading provider of innovative embedded software solutions for Internet appliances. The company's embedded browser software powers over 120 different commercial products including televisions, set top boxes, game consoles, PDAs, word processing machines, car navigation systems, web phones, kiosk terminals and intranet terminals. ACCESS's Compact NetFront micro browser software is most widely deployed in phones for NTT NTT Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation NTT New Technology Telescope NTT National Technology Transfer, Inc NTT Name That Tune (TV game show) NTT National Tree Trust NTT Number Theoretic Transform DoCoMo's i-mode. Over 35 million commercial software licenses have been shipped from more than 40 major consumer appliance manufacturers. More information is available at http://www.access-us-inc.com and http://www.access.co.jp. About Comverse Comverse, a unit of Comverse Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMVT) is the world's leading provider of software and systems enabling network-based multimedia enhanced communications services with over 370 customers, in more than 100 countries. Comverse provides a wide range of solutions enabling multimedia messaging, multi- protocol mobile Internet platforms, wireless data and short messaging services, wireless instant messaging, speech-controlled portal, wireless prepaid services, interactive voice response and other personal communications services See PCS. . Other Comverse Technology business units include: Comverse Infosys which provides multiple channel, multimedia digital recording, logging, business intelligence, and quality monitoring systems marketed to contact centers, and law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). ; and Ulticom, a leading provider of service-enabling network software for wireless, wireline, and Internet communications applications. Comverse Technology is an S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100 Index company. For additional information, visit the Comverse web site at http://www.comverse.com. All product and company names mentioned herein may be registered trademarks or trademarks of Comverse or the respective referenced company(s). |
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