Vizzavi Netherlands Selects Webraska to Launch Nation-Wide Real-Time Traffic Information Services.Business Editors POISSY, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 11, 2001 Personalised Services Available on 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. , Internet 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. Vizzavi Netherlands, the Netherlands, The officially Kingdom of The Netherlands byname Holland Country, northwestern Europe. Area: 16,034 sq mi (41,528 sq km). Population (2005 est.): 16,300,000. Capital: Amsterdam. Seat of government: The Hague. Most of the people are Dutch. leading multi-access portal in the Netherlands, has selected Webraska, the worldwide provider of wireless navigation services and technologies, to launch nation-wide real-time traffic information services See Information Systems. on SMS, Internet, and WAP. Using Webraska's real-time traffic services, built on Webraska's Wireless Navigation Platform(TM), mobile subscribers will enjoy a personalised traffic information service. They will be able to enter their profile on Vizzavi's Internet portal, with their regular travel routes, times of travel and preferences. Based on their personal profiles, they will receive push SMS traffic alerts on their mobile phones. Webraska's real-time traffic services are also offered on Vizzavi Netherlands' WAP portal to all subscribers. Traffic information is displayed on graphical maps representing the motorways of 14 different regions and tourist destinations in the Netherlands. The WAP traffic service can also be personalised - users make their own selection of the traffic maps from the Internet which they will be able to use on their mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. phone. Subscribers can for instance obtain a detailed textual description of the traffic jams of their choice by a simple click on a link below the map. For Vizzavi Netherlands' Internet portal users, Webraska provides real-time traffic information displayed graphically on a global map of the Netherlands as well as on regional (zoomed in) maps. A detailed textual description of the traffic displayed on the maps is also available to users. Ingrid Pfrommer Product Manager Vizzavi Netherlands commented: "The traffic services of Webraska are a valuable service for our customers. It is an excellent example of the 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:
(2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. . The real-time traffic jam information is a very popular service. Vizzavi is a high quality provider and Webraska has proven to meet Vizzavi's requirements. Vizzavi is very enthusiastic about Webraska's innovation power and will continue to extend the offering of traffic services." "We are very proud to have been selected by Vizzavi Netherlands, who are renowned for providing customers with innovative value-added services", said Gilles De Clerck ,Country Manager Benelux of Webraska. "Personalised real-time applications are an excellent way to attract and retain customers, and generate new revenues. Webraska's advanced technology and expertise in powering wireless Internet and location-based services, combined with Vizzavi Netherlands' experience in mobile Internet access will be a key factor behind the success of Vizzavi Netherlands' strategy in this marketplace." About Vizzavi Netherlands Vizzavi Netherlands is the multi access portal of Vodafone, Vivendi and Libertel. Via the PC and the mobile telephone, Vizzavi offers access everywhere and all the time to information and various interactive services, which may be adjusted to personal preference. Moreover Vizzavi customers will get free access to internet. Vizzavi offers a varies range of personalised services, such as news, weather, traffic, sports news, financial news and entertainment. Vizzavi users will get their own e-mail address and personal starting page. Via the internet, SMS, e-mail or WAP users will be able to receive the information that interests them. The number of services will continuously be enlarged and by using the most advanced techniques. About Webraska Webraska is the worldwide provider of wireless navigation services and technologies. The company offers a full range of products designed to develop and launch internet-based wireless navigation and location-based services and applications. Webraska's technology has been chosen by industry leaders, including Airtel, Belgacom, Borg, KPN KPN Koninklijke PTT Nederland (Royal Dutch Telecom) KPN Konfederacja Polski Niepodleglej (Polish conservative party) , IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , M1, Nortel, Oracle, Orange, Pacific Access, SFR SFR Swiss Franc (national currency) SFR Société Française du Radiotéléphone (French cellular provider) SFR Single Family Residence SFR Single Family Residence (real estate) , 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. , Vizzavi, and VoiceStream. Webraska has offices in 12 countries. For more information visit: www.webraska.com |
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