9 Jan 2007 07:00
Embargoed Release: 07:00hrs Tuesday 9th January 2007
iPoint-media plc ("iPoint" or "the Company") Contract win iPoint signs agreement to deliver a converged `pc2mobile' call solution
iPoint , a provider of Broadband 3G/IP video interactive application platforms, announces that it has signed an agreement with a messaging provider to develop a `pc2mobile' solution for two Asian mobile operators. The agreement has a value significantly in excess of a hundred thousand dollars with a portion to be paid up front. iPoint's directors believe that the new solution will enable the Asian operators to increase revenues while offering their subscribers converged voice and video calls from their PCs or mobile telephones, supported by a range of value added voice and video call services.
The new pc2mobile solution will enable PC to mobile, mobile to PC and PC to PC voice and video calls along with value added services, such as `follow me', which will offer subscribers the ability to receive calls and messages at either their mobile phone or PC, and voice and video messaging services. The messaging services will ensure call completion by allowing PC and mobile users to record and forward messages to other PCs or mobile phones when their calls cannot be connected. The services will also enable non-3G handsets to receive video messages via MMS.
The new pc2mobile solutions are based largely on existing iPoint technology, including its firewall traversal technology (for which a patent is pending), which enables voice and video communication to PCs even when a firewall is present, along with its 3G/IP calling technology.
Muki Geller, Chief Executive of iPoint commented:
"The rapidly increasing use of Internet-based PC communications has become a major threat to mobile and fixed operators' business, forcing them to reassess their strategies and consider converged pc2mobile solutions. iPoint's considerable experience in deploying Internet and mobile communications solutions, along with our unique 3G/IP technology, offers us the opportunity to become a significant player in this emerging and growing market."
Deployment for the two initial customers is scheduled for the second quarter of 2007. The Company aims to make the solution available to other mobile and fix line operators at the same time.
For Further Information:iPoint-media plc +(0) 972 544 450 667 Muki Geller +44 (0) 207 330 6800 Clive Garston John East & Partners Limited +44 (0) 207 628 2200 David Worlidge/Bidhi Bhoma Hansard Group Andrew Tan +44 (0) 20 7 245 1100
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