MACH delivers end-to-end Roaming Services for Movicel
May 17
MACH, one of the leading providers of hub-based mobile communication solutions, announced that it has deployed its comprehensive RoamHouse solution with Movicel of Angola. The deployment of this wholly integrated service enables Movicel to enhance the delivery time of its GSM roaming service to its customer base, while also optimizing revenue and driving efficiency and operational effectiveness.
RoamHouse provides mobile operators with the full portfolio of coverage expansion services offered by MACH, including Bilateral Roaming services and the Link2One Roaming Hub. RoamHouse offers full roaming management for mobile operators in a partnership-style relationship: as part of this, MACH works with the local operator during both the implementation and roaming business management phases, delivering crucial on-site support. The solution provides the benefit of control, using clear governance procedures, improved customer support with a single point of contact and a well defined service level agreement (SLA). The single customer interface ensures complete responsiveness and maintains an open communications channel between the mobile operator and MACH.
Tata DOCOMO Introduces 3G Wi-Fi Hub
June 1
Tata DOCOMO, the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices Limited, announced the launch of a revolutionary internet access device—3G Wi-Fi Hub—enabling multiple users and devices to share wireless Internet access and stay connected on the go. The device offers uninterrupted connectivity for specific Wi-Fi devices like Laptops, Tablets, Gaming Consoles and Wi-Fi-enabled Televisions.
The evolved device takes wireless mobile broadband to the next level, offering dual-mode internet connectivity to users—a first in the Indian market. The device enables users to maneuver between Tata DOCOMO’s Next-Gen 3G GSM network and Tata Photon Plus on the CDMA platform—one technology at a time—offering speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. In one small stroke, it allows users to access the Internet at 3G speeds in all the nine Tata DOCOMO circles where the company has the license, while allowing them to seamlessly switch to the high-speed Tata Photon Plus platform in other locations.
The device offers speed up to 7.2 Mbps in the 3G mode, and up to 3.1Mbps in the High-Speed Internet Access (HSIA) mode. Apart from a portable powered battery, seamless connectivity, simple browser-based configuration, the device is also password-protected for greater security.
The Tata DOCOMO 3G Wi-Fi Hub is available with post-pay plans, to begin with. Customers opting for the sleek device will be provided with a starter pack containing both Tata DOCOMO 3G GSM and Tata Photon Plus start-up kits (SUKs). Customers can choose from a number of plans on both the Tata DOCOMO 3G GSM and Tata Photon Plus SUKs and can data speed of 7.2 Mbps and 3.1 Mbps, respectively. To access data on the Tata DOCOMO 3G GSM and Tata Photon Plus platforms, customers will have to activate both SUKs separately with necessary documentation.
MACH gears up to support 3G roll out in India
April 19
MACH, the provider of hub-based mobile communication solutions, announces that it has deployed its second global data clearing platform in Hyderabad, India. The multi-million dollar investment paves the way for mobile operators in India to leverage the full service capabilities of 3G without large CAPEX investments.
The MDSi platform will open up new services to mobile operators that are available with 3G, such as the MACH Rerating, Retail Roaming and Data Roaming Engine Solutions (announced at Mobile World Congress 2011). These types of solutions enable operators to offer bespoke tariffs based on the usage patterns of their subscribers or on the type of device a business wishes its employees to use abroad – such as a tablet – while also offering them a greater transparency of cost.
The new MDSi platform is location agnostic and complements the company’s existing global data clearing platform in Europe. Both platforms together can process billions of Call Data Records (CDRs) from around the globe, providing more than enough capacity to cope with the increasing usage and growing volumes of roaming transactions in India stimulated by intra-circle roaming and 3G roll-out. Roaming traffic in India is currently growing at a rate of 20% each month, and the ongoing 3G roll-out is likely to accelerate this significantly.
Airtel Africa signs landmark deal for Managed VAS services with Comviva
May 25
Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa announced a major deal for Managed VAS Services with Comviva, the global leader in providing mobile solutions beyond VAS for its Africa operations. As part of the five-year deal, Comviva will manage all VAS nodes and provide services across Airtel’s 16 operations in Africa.
With the signing of this deal, Airtel Africa becomes the first telecom services operator in Africa to have a managed services agreement for its complete value added services portfolio. In addition to managing all the VAS nodes, Comviva will also manage the complexities associated with the emergence of multiple technologies, different standards, myriad applications and content. With Managed VAS Services, which will be launched commercially this month, Comviva aims to help grow Airtel’s value added service business in Africa.
Airtel is a pioneer in adopting managed services. Airtel Africa has outsourced its core customer service functions, including call centres and back office operations to IBM, Tech Mahindra and Spanco. In September 2010, the company also selected IBM to manage its IT systems to power the mobile communications network across the continent.
Handygo ties-up with Tata Indicom for empowering the rural segment pan India
April 20
Handygo Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading provider of VAS solutions and Tata Indicom announced the launch of ‘EK Behtar Zindagi’, the latest bouquet of VAS offerings for customers in rural areas. This innovative product is specially designed to provide day-to-day information to Tata Indicom’s rural subscribers. The subscribers can get exhaustive and up to the minute information regarding health, education, finance, weather information, mandi rates, livestocks, agriculture and fisheries.
To use this service Tata Indicom’s customers need to dial in a short code – 556780 (tollfree). Subscribers can avail the subscription pack at a minimal charge of Rs 5/10/20 per month and gets 50/100/200 minutes for 7/15/30 days respectively or can continue using the service at Rs. 2 per minute on 55678.
This unique IVR based rural solution by handygo Technologies Pvt. Ltd. provides credible and authentic information to the rural subscribers. For latest and reliable updates handygo Technologies Pvt. Ltd. has partnered with various organizations such as Care India, Aviva Life Insurance, Indian Metrological Department, INCOIS, Hariyali Kisan Bazaar, Network for Fish Quality Management and Sustainable Fishing, Transparency International India, Sonalika, EKO India Financial Services to name a few.
Within this initiative, Tata Teleservices Limited has employed 50 blind people in association with the National Association of the Blind, Mumbai and the Blind Relief Association in Delhi. These employees have specifically been chosen to make calls for the product Behtar Zindagi, and to further incentivize the employees, handgyo provides additional bonuses to the most successful callers on a monthly basis.
Times Internet Limited and NBA announces digital partnership
May 31
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Times Internet Limited (TIL), a subsidiary of Times Group, announced a digital partnership to launch the first-ever dedicated NBA section on the Times of India website -- www.timesofindia.com.
The NBA becomes the second sports league after the IPL (Indian Premier League) to partner with the Times Group in India, highlighting the growing popularity of basketball and the NBA in India.
A new dedicated NBA section will feature on the Times of India website, with a reach of over 12 million users per month (comScore, April 2011). The NBA section will provide fans with comprehensive daily updates on the latest NBA news, scores and original columns from Times Group journalists. Daily video highlights, photo galleries and articles from NBA analysts will also be offered, as well as in-depth features on the league and its players. Furthermore, journalists from the Times Group will travel to the 2011 NBA Finals to provide on-site and behind-the-scenes coverage for fans in India.
The NBA is the premier men's professional basketball league in North America. With the growing popularity of Basketball globally and more recently in India we plan to leverage our audience to help popularize the sport further and drive newer audiences to the game.
Hip Street gets Mr. Sachin Kaushik as new Regional Manager for North India
May 30
Hip Street, one of the leading Digital Accessories brands of India has announced the appointment of Mr. Sachin Kaushik as its Regional Manager for North India. He will be responsible for building relationship with channel partners and help the company in further increasing its market reach in North India.
“With Sachin on board, we are expecting to accelerate our growth in the IT and Telecom accessory space. His extensive channel experience will be of great value to our strategy for the northern market,” commented Mr. Sandeep Ramani, Country Manager, Hip Street India.
“I am looking forward to work closely with Hip Street’s India team. I am sure, my experience coupled with Hip Street’s technological prowess will help me establishing Hip Street as a leading brand in this geography,” said Sachin Kaushik.
Sachin carries an extensive experience in the Marketing & Customer Relationship and also in identifying & developing new Channel Partners. He has done outstanding work during his tenure with renowned companies like Motorola India Pvt. Ltd, Global Infonet Distribution Pvt. Ltd, Nebula Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Ingram Micro India and EPSON India.
Mr. Ashok Singh appointed as the new Vice President of Aricent Group
May 30
Aricent Group, a global innovation and technology services company has appointed Mr. Ashok Singh as Vice President, Global Administration. Mr. Singh earlier worked for Bharti Airtel where he was heading facilities management for more than 22,000 employees, strategic partners, and associates spread across 176 offices.
Vdopia expands management team in preparation for exciting new product launches
April 11
Vdopia Inc., the leading mobile video advertising company, announced the expansion of its management team. Joining the company are Robert Palma as Senior Vice President of Network Sales for North America and Joshua M. Kruter as Vice President of Marketing.
According to Saurabh Bhatia, Vdopia co-founder and Chief Business Officer: “Vdopia mobile ad portfolio is now serving upwards of 100 million mobile video advertising impressions a month, along with billions of rich media ads, across iPhone®, iPad®, Android® and BlackBerry® devices.” He further said, “We’re connecting the world’s biggest brands with their target audiences via premium content sites. The addition of these proven leaders enables Vdopia to super-serve our existing clients and partners, while also preparing us to deliver new, game-changing solutions we have planned for 2011.”
Vdopia is expanding to create exciting ad formats and platforms on the mobile front in 2011, thus engaging, entertaining and serving a growing user base.
Panasonic opens its first R&D Centre in Gurgaon
May 18
Panasonic, the global leader in innovation and technology announced the establishment of its first R&D subsidiary in India, the Panasonic Research & Development Centre India (PRDCI) in Gurgaon, Haryana. The PRDCI starts its activities in line with Panasonic’s plans to make India a hub for the development of products that will contribute to the future Indian market and help realize green innovation for a sustainable society. The PRDCI is established as Panasonic’s 9th R&D centre in emerging countries following China and Vietnam and is expected to expand its operational scale in India.
The new R&D centre is situated at the Sewa Corporate Park, off MG Road in Gurgaon. This R&D centre will primarily focus on:
Promoting open innovation with Indian universities and companies to create new business opportunities with and for domain companies Researching future needs and leading edge technology in India Constructing R&D basis with any strategic information such as IPR, standardization and industrial world movement.
Telcordia and Comviva recognized at National Telecom Awards 2011
May 18
Comviva, the providers of mobile solutions beyond VAS, announced that it had won the ‘Best VAS Provider Company’ award at the prestigious 5th CMAI National Telecom Awards 2011.
On the other hand, Telcordia, the developers of mobile, broadband and enterprise software and services, announced that the company has been recognized by the Communication Media and Infrastructure (CMAI) Association of India as the “Emerging Telecom VAS Provider” at this year’s 5th National Telecom Awards.
The award was presented on May 17, 2011 during an award event on World Telecom Day at the Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi.
The CMAI National Telecom Awards are among the most prestigious industry awards in India. The awards aim to identify, acknowledge, and recognize outstanding contributions to the field of information and communications technology.
MVL Mobiles launches SIZERO the ultra slim multimedia rich touch phone
MVL Mobiles announced the launch of its first ultra slim touch screen phone aptly named – THE SIZERO. Specially designed for the country’s youth and professionals, The SIZERO is a first of its kind multimedia phone loaded with incredible features and available for just Rs. 4349/-.
With a display size boasting of a 2.8 inch full touch screen, this stylish dual sim multimedia phone lets users show off their camera skills by seamlessly providing high quality Audio/Video recording and playback support for multiple formats. Coupled with other features like webcam support, modem, java, Opera browser, conference calling, Bluetooth, FM player with recording, motion sensor and much more make The SIZERO one of the most comprehensive multimedia phones in its price bracket.
The SIZERO also features an Expense Tracker allowing you to better manage your finances - now you can keep track of how much money you have spent and on what goods this month (week, year) and plan your budget accordingly. The Sniffer in the phone allows the user to locate the phone in case of theft/loss. The phone comes with pre-loaded multimedia content consisting of 40 high resolution videos and 15 Mp3 songs, 2GB memory card, a stylus string and a sleek leather pouch to add the style quotient.
iBUZZ Mobiles launches i4242 video buzz phones
iBUZZ Mobiles announced the launch of the i4242 Video BUZZ. This stylish dual SIM phone is designed to provide unmatched functionality at affordable prices.
Ideally dubbed the Video BUZZ, the i4242 is equipped with a big battery of 1500mAh, big sound speaker with 20*30mm audio amplifier, opera mini browser, stereo Bluetooth, privacy protection, 1.3 MP camera, auto call recording and a lots of other features that make it a must buy. What makes it so special is its entertainment value as it supports MP3/MP4 and 3GP @ 30 frames per second. Apart from its incredible internal features, its attractive layout with a 2.2 inch QCIF and 262K color display surely makes a perfect style statement too.
The i4242 (Video BUZZ) also offers various exceptional features including mobile tracking facility. This phone not only has wireless telescopic FM but also offers schedule FM recording for song lovers which enable them to record their favorite songs while playing live on FM.
This phone comes pre-loaded with Java applications and supports popular social networking sites. It also offers dual external memory support of up to 16 GB, and a privacy protector to lock phonebook/SMS/call log and file manager.
The phone includes an Indian calendar with Tithi’s and Festivals and also supports the Hindi language. The phone is available in all leading outlets at a price of Rs. 2999.
Samsung launches its flagship Nexus S handset in India
Samsung Electronics, the leading mobile phone provider in India announced the launch of the much awaited Nexus S smartphone in the Indian market.
Developed in partnership with GoogleTM, Nexus S is powered by Gingerbread (AndroidTM 2.3). It is the first handset from Samsung Mobile with a 4” Super clear Curved LCD screen and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
With the launch of Nexus S and 5 new Galaxy Smart phones based on the Android 2.2 platform – Galaxy Pro, Ace, Fit, Pop, Galaxy Pop CDMA, Samsung offers the largest range of Android powered smart phones in the country.
Designed with an ergonomic fit and style, the Nexus S, is the first handset from Samsung Mobile to be equipped with a 4” super clear Curved LCD screen and offers premium viewing experience. Nexus S comes pre-installed with the best of Google apps. Powered with a 1 Ghz mega processor, the Nexus S provides powerful multi-media and gaming experience with brilliant 3D graphics. With Android 2.3, users can enjoy hi-speed application downloads and watch HD video content with instant access. The handset also provides high speed connectivity options, internet calling (VoIP/SIP) support.
The OS provides one-touch word selection and improved copy-paste function for all your documents and a dedicated camera/video switch that helps you capture pictures and videos with ease. The Nexus S is equipped with a 5 megapixel rear facing camera and camcorder with flash, as well as a VGA front facing camera. In addition, Nexus S features a gyroscope sensor to provide smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user is tilting the device up or down or panning the phone to the left or right.
The phone comes with 16GB internal memory and a 1500mAH battery which provides a talk time up to 6.7 hours on 3G (14 hours on 2G) and a standby time up to 17.8 days on 3G (29.7 days on 2G).The Nexus S is priced at Rs. 29590/.
Hughes launches Cloud Services on Microsoft Platform
May 11
Hughes Communications India, Ltd. (HCIL), a leading provider of broadband satellite and managed network services, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) announced that it has partnered with Microsoft to launch a subscription-based messaging and collaborative service built on Microsoft's Communication Services platform for business customers.
As a completely integrated communications service, 'Hughes Productivity Services,' will offer end-to-end e-mailing solutions which promotes business messaging and collaboration.
The Microsoft Communication Services works on a pay- as- you- go and Zero Investment model, thus providing enterprises and SMBs with a rich enterprise-class applications hosting platform without any up-front costs along with significant productivity benefits.
The installed base of hosted email mailboxes in the APAC region, including both business and consumer accounts, is expected to grow from nearly 1.1 billion mailboxes in 2010, to over 1.5 billion mailboxes by 2014.
The key features of Microsoft Communication Services include fast, reliable and secure infrastructure consisting of redundant network connections, Premium anti spam and anti-virus, anywhere access, collaboration features like Group calendaring and scheduling, public e-mail folders, shared contacts, calendars and folders, message recovery and retention, Data back up and Archiving.
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