Ericsson Wins Push E-mail Contract With MobileCom in Jordan.STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Ericsson's (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 :ERICY) push e-mail (1) Automatically transmitting e-mail messages that have been received by a desktop or server mail system to a PDA, laptop or other portable device to keep mobile users up-to-date. solution, Ericsson Mobile Organizer (EMO), has been chosen by MobileCom, a leading cellular operator in Jordan. EMO offers "push" access to Personal Information Management (PIM (1) (Protocol Independent Multicast) A multicast routing protocol endorsed by the IETF. Used in conjunction with an existing unicast routing protocol, it comes in two flavors: Dense Mode (PIM-DM) is used when recipients in the target group are in a concentrated ) applications. With this deal, MobileCom is breaking new ground for mobile data services in the Middle East region. Ericsson's three-year contract with MobileCom is the first of its kind in the kingdom of Jordan. Consequently, MobileCom becomes the first operator to offer its subscribers easy-to-use wireless access to personal and business e-mail and other PIM data, such as calendar and contacts, while on the move. EMO links mobile phones and other handheld devices instantaneously in·stan·ta·ne·ous adj. 1. Occurring or completed without perceptible delay: Relief was instantaneous. 2. and directly with web-mail applications by activating GPRS/EDGE technologies. The service will be integrated, hosted and managed from Ericsson's operations center The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. in Rome. Using the solution, MobileCom will empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems its mobile users with value-added professional mobile services. Ericsson helps make this possible by providing the service in a manner that is not only simple and cost-efficient for the operator but also only requires a short time-to-market. This confirms the operator's focus on the corporate enterprise sector paving the way for a leading position in the market. Mickael Ghossein, 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. , MobileCom, says: "MobileCom is proud to offer push e-mail to its customers, adding yet another achievement to its distinguished track record. With Ericsson's EMO, the company will provide a fast and timely service, allowing users to gain full control over their office e-mail software by just using their mobile phones." Because the service delivery of push e-mail and PIM will be secured through an Ericsson hosted service, MobileCom will be able focus on marketing and customer related issues whilst Ericsson will ensure continuous high functionality and reliability of the service, making the commercial launch immediately available. Antoine Nehme, Country Manager, Ericsson Jordan, says: "Providing Ericsson Mobile Organizer in Jordan is considered one of the many continuing successes Ericsson has achieved throughout its partnership with MobileCom. We continue to build the MobileCom network to be one of the most advanced in the region. "MobileCom is evolving its market vision in line with the fast development of the Jordanian society and Ericsson's service allows them to focus particularly on corporate and enterprise customers, a target that remains the most valuable customer segment for mobile operators." Hosting is a part of Ericsson's managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality offering. The global trend towards managed services is accelerating as operators and vendors work in partnership to reduce costs and bring new services to market as quickly as possible. Ericsson has officially announced over 50 managed services contracts with operators worldwide. Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet See broadband. communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com |
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