Wameja Di Regulatory News (WJA)

12 Nov 2007 07:00

eServGlobal Limited11 November 2007 Press Release From eServGlobal Limited And Oberthur Card Systems eServGlobal and Oberthur Card Systems Enhance Wataniya Algeria's E-RetailOperations with Integrated M-Pos Solution Paris, 12 November 2007 eServGlobal Limited (LSE: ESG & ASX: ESV) and Oberthur Card Systems havesuccessfully deployed their integrated Mobile Point of Sales (M-POS) and SIMBrowser solution at Wataniya Telecom Algeria. Wataniya Telecom Algeria, operating under the brand name of Nedjma, is Algeria'sfirst multimedia mobile operator. Nedjma is running a state-of-the-art GPRS/EDGEnetwork, providing advanced wireless voice and data services to a customer baseof more than 3 million users in the country's fast growing market. Charging with paper vouchers is still used by 80% of subscribers worldwide.However, logistic costs due to stock, fraud or shortage can reach 20% in somemarkets. With electronic distribution (E-Retail), Oberthur Card Systems andeServGlobal enable operators to cut all these costs and thus to increase theirmargin. Using an integrated electronic recharge solution, retailers are now able torecharge any Wataniya prepaid subscriber account through e-Top Up transactions,without the need for vouchers. The eServGlobal M-POS solution enables operators to build and manage anelectronic recharge distribution and sales network encompassing thousands ofretailers or street sellers. Oberthur Card Systems' SIM browser provides secure transactions on a simpleuser-friendly interface. The SIM browser can also provide enhancedpersonalisation by being customized according to the profile of the POS agent,whether they are a dealer or retailer. Moreover, the Oberthur Card Systems'applet can encrypt all communications with Mobile POS, ensuring a high level ofsecurity for all credit transfers performed by the POS agents. Mr Joseph Ged, General Director, Wataniya Algeria said: "eServGlobal andOberthur Card Systems have provided us with an extremely cost-effective, highlyflexible and secure e-Top Up solution which not only allows us to rapidly expandour e-retail operations, but does so in a way that makes life simpler for ouragents. This acquisition also reinforces Nedjma's leadership in innovation". About Qtel Qatar Telecom (Qtel) is the exclusive telecommunications provider in Qatar. Itsmain activities include local and international fixed telephone, mobile,Internet, data and cable television services. Qtel is committed to growing its presence in the Middle East andinternationally. With Wataniya Telecom and its operations in the MENA region,Qtel is now active in 10 countries including Qatar, Oman, Singapore andIndonesia. In November 2006, Qtel acquired a strategic 38% equity stake with AT&T inNavLink, a leading provider of Managed Data Services to businesses in the MiddleEast. Qtel is a winner of the 2006 GCC Economic Award, and is listed on the DohaSecurities Market and on other stock exchanges in the GCC. For more information about Wataniya Telecom visit www.wataniyatelecom.com For more information about Qtel , visit www.qtel.com.qa About eServGlobal eServGlobal (LSE: ESG & ASX: ESV) invents smart communication and paymentservices for telecommunications service providers operating on all generationnetworks. eServGlobal's innovative solutions help service providers to grow new revenues,reduce churn, and lower costs. In addition, service providers are assured ofseamless evolution to new network architectures, such as IMS and beyond. As payment is crucial, eServGlobal's Charging Suite responds to increasinglysophisticated charging and billing challenges while providing advanced rechargeand m-payment solutions. The innovative Retention Suite delivers targetedincentives to increase customer satisfaction and retention. Meeting customerdemand for new communication experiences, the eServGlobal Messaging Suiteenables reliable delivery of multimedia services such as unified messaging,video blog, SMS, and instant messaging. The Network Suite supplies enhancedpersonalisation and network optimisation. Over 80 of the world's leading service providers, with over 400 million mobilesubscribers in more than 50 countries, are taking advantage of eServGlobal'send-to-end solutions and expertise to quickly deliver revenue-generatingservices. With 14 offices around the world and staff from 20 differentcountries, we provide flexible solutions with ongoing product development, basedon a deep understanding of our customers' challenges. More information can be found at: www.eservglobal.com Ian Buddery Executive Chairman eServGlobal Limited info@eservglobal.com About Oberthur Card Systems With sales of 524 million Euros in 2006, Oberthur Card Systems is one of theworld's leading providers of card-based solutions, software and applicationsincluding SIM and multi-application smart cards as well as services ranging fromconsulting to personalization. Innovative products, security expertise and high quality services ensureOberthur Card Systems' strong positioning in its main target markets: E Payment & Services: 47% of 2006 revenues. A world leading supplier of Visa andMasterCard payment cards E Mobile Communications: 37% of 2006 revenues, with open and interoperablesolutions based on JavaTM technology. E Identity: strong positions in ID projects throughout the world E Multimedia: leading position in the Pay-TV market with an end-to-end expertisein the value chain: software development, manufacturing and personalization E Transit: focus in the high-end segment with a microprocessor-based offer Close to its customers, the company benefits from an industrial and commercialpresence across all five continents. Listed on the Euronext Stock Exchange(ISIN: FR0000124133) since July 2000, Oberthur Card Systems is a subsidiary ofthe Francois-Charles Oberthur Group. For more information, visit www.oberthurcs.com Oberthur Card Systems Image 7 Investors / Press Contact: Caroline Simon Tel : +33 1 53 70 74 65 Stephanie Cau Mail: caroline.simon@image7.fr Tel: +33 1 47 85 56 57 Mail: s.cau@oberthurcs.com Tiphaine Hecketsweiler Tel : +33 1 53 70 74 59 Mail: thecketsweiler@image7.fr This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange