30 Jun 2008 07:00
Embargoed Release: 07:00hrs Monday 30 June 2008
iPoint-media plc
("iPoint-media" or the "Company")
iPoint-media and Consort NT team up to offer innovative 3G video calling application platform in France
iPoint-media (AIM:IPNT), a leading video calling specialist and provider of interactive video application delivery platforms for web, 3G mobile and media, announces the signing of a reseller agreement with Consort NT S.A. ("Consort NT"), a leading French systems integrator. Consort NT will resell and integrate iPoint-media's Vitrage 3G video calling application platform in France with a focus on French mobile operators and value added service providers.
As the take up of 3G mobile phones increases, mobile operators and service providers are looking for new interactive services to offer their customers to generate new revenue streams. The Vitrage 3G video calling application platform enables the deployment of a wide range of interactive video services such as entertainment, interactive video chat, video dating, video call centres and participation TV. The platform's development environment speeds up time to market of new mobile video services and reduces operational expenses.
Marc Fesler, Consort NT's Director of Telecom Business Unit, commented:
"There is a growing interest in 3G video calling services in the French mobile telecom market. iPoint-media's Vitrage platform will enable us to work with our customers to deliver the richest visual experience for French mobile subscribers. We believe there will be significant interest in the Vitrage solution and hope to generate significant revenues as a result."
Joseph Daniel, iPoint-media VP Sales & Marketing, commented:
"We've seen a growing number of system integrators interested in offering our Vitrage 3G video calling application platform to telecom operators. With the rapidly increasing number of 3G mobile phones in France, we believe this market offers good potential for video calling services. We look forward to working closely with Consort NT as we believe that it is well positioned to finalise transactions with French operators and to deliver our leading 3G video calling solutions in France."
iPoint-media's Vitrage 3G video calling service platform offers an innovative and flexible platform for delivering interactive video calling services. The Company's platforms are currently used by leading mobile operators, service providers and broadcasters in Europe and Asia Pacific.
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iPoint-media plc
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About Consort NT
Established in 1992, Consort NT delivers consulting, system integration and outsourcing services to the largest corporations in industry, services, banking, insurance and telecommunications markets. Consort NT is one of the major players in selective outsourcing and was awarded the label of "Innovative Company" by OSEO. Customers benefits from Consort NT's culture and spirit of innovation to launch innovative services on the market. As at 31 December 2007, the group had 770 employees and achieved a turnover close to €50 million.