Comverse Demonstrates Picture Messaging Solution For Java Technology Based Handsets At Supercomm.Business & Hi-Tech Editors SUPERCOMM 2001 Booth No. 4426 ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2001 Comverse To Develop Advanced Enhanced Services For Java Technology Based Mobile Terminals; Visit Comverse At Booth No. 4426 At The SUPERCOMM Show In Atlanta, Georgia From 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 that it will demonstrate its Picture Messaging picture messaging n → (envío de) mensajes mpl con imágenes picture messaging picture n → picture messaging m, messagerie f solution using Java(TM) technology for mobile devices in the Comverse booth (No. 4426) at Supercomm in Atlanta, June 5-7, 2001. Picture Messaging is an advanced application that runs on the Java platform for mobile devices to enable true multimedia on today's 2G networks. This application allows mobile subscribers to create, send, and forward full-color visual messages, from a mobile 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). to another mobile device. Picture messages are stored in Comverse's industry-leading multimedia messaging platform and then sent to a list of addressees defined by the subscriber. The Java technology for mobile devices technology permits the display of these pictures in high resolution on Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (language, programming) Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition - (J2ME) Sun's Java platform for consumer devices. J2ME defines Configurations and Profiles for different classes of small memory device, from smart cards to pagers to set-top boxes. (J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) A version of Java 2 for cellphones, PDAs and consumer appliances. J2ME uses the K Virtual Machine (KVM), a specialized Java interpreter for devices with limited memory. (TM)) technology-enabled handsets. This application extends Comverse's already rich portfolio of enhanced services, which includes voice, fax, email, short messaging, and streaming video. "We are very excited to see Comverse, a leader in the mobile messaging market, embrace J2ME technology," said Nancy Yavne, General Manager of Sun's Mobile Java Development Center. "They bring an in-depth knowledge of the telecommunications industry, along with a dynamic portfolio of cutting-edge mobile applications which can significantly leverage the handset enhancements we are building through Java technology for mobile devices." Comverse's Picture Messaging application leverages the programmable application environment provided by Sun's J2ME technology for mobile terminal manufacturers. As part of this development, Comverse has joined Sun's Java Community Process Sun's system for allowing third parties to submit requests for new features to Java. JCP is a formal process that must be adhered to, and fees are involved. In 1999, Sun submitted Java to the ECMA standards body, but withdrew its J2SE specification later in the year. (SM) program (JCP See Java Community Process. JCP - Java Community Process ), an open community process through which new Java technologies are defined (http://java.sun.com/jcp/). All major handset manufacturers, including Fujitsu, Matsushita (Panasonic), Mitsubishi, Motorola, NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. , Nokia, RIM, Sharp, and Sony have announced support for Java technology. Menashe Rothschild, Chief Technology Officer of Comverse, stated "Comverse is committed to working with handset technology partners such as Sun to enrich its enhanced services offering. By combining innovative solutions such as J2ME with Comverse's scalable and carrier-grade network-based platforms, we can help operators deliver exciting new revenue-generating services to their customers." Comverse's combination of its multimedia services and platform with Sun's J2ME technology to create the Picture Messaging application demonstrates its commitment to partner with industry leaders to develop advanced applications. Comverse formed its Spark Alliance Program earlier this year to facilitate these partnerships. 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 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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