TATA DOCOMO Introduces Blood Helpline Service on SMS
January 12, 2011
TATA DOCOMO once again brings first of its kind initiative – Blood Helpline Service on SMS. This service is exclusively for all TATA DOCOMO customers and it aims at giving help or seeking help in case of emergency.
Bloodline Club is a service exclusively for TATA DOCOMO customers where they can seek or give help for any blood requirements under medical emergency. The service aims at offering a humanistic gesture towards donating blood for saving lives; as many times under emergency when it is difficult to find a donor of the same blood group. The service is as novel for a donor as for a person in need of a particular blood group.
TATA DOCOMO customers can join Bloodline Club by sending an SMS ‘JOIN <Blood Group> <pin code>’ to 54321 (toll free). Post sending the SMS, customer will receive a confirmation message. In case of immediate blood requirement subscribers can effectively take advantage of the service by sending an SMS NEED <Blood Group> <pin code> to 54321 charged at Rs 3/- per SMS. After which, all fellow Bloodline members (whose blood group and pin code will match the requirement) will receive an alert message to help the member in need.
The service is open to non-registered TATA DOCOMO users as well. At the time of need, they can request for blood by sending the same NEED <Blood Group> <pin code> to 54321, even if they have not joined as a virtual member of the Bloodline Club.
Comviva Partners with airtel Bangladesh for its Messaging Solutions Portfolio
January 10, 2011
Comviva, the global leader in providing mobile solutions beyond VAS announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with airtel Bangladesh ltd. to provide messaging solutions under its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), Short Message Service Center (SMSC) and BMG (Bulk Messaging Gateway) portfolio.
Comviva’s USSD FLARES (Framework to Launch Applications and Rapidly Evolve Services) will drastically reduce overall cost around airtel Bangladesh’s operator portal. The solution will also provide airtel Bangladesh with a single-window web-based environment to access, create, execute and manage services.
With the deployment of SMSC portfolio, airtel Bangladesh will witness a sharp increase in usage of SMSs over its network. The solution will optimally deliver messages with minimal latency during periods of intense continuous traffic. Rich SMS features such as SMS Upload, SMS Storage, SMS Forward, SMS Copy, Auto Reply, Email notification, SMS Signature and Web Portal will facilitate airtel Bangladesh to offer unique and innovative services to its subscribers.
Comviva has also deployed its Bulk Messaging Gateway (BMG) solution, a high capacity SMS platform that delivers cross-carrier messaging for enterprise customers. The BMG solution will create a new revenue opportunity for airtel and will enable promotions and corporate messaging helping the operator deliver a better message management over SMS.
Comviva’s messaging applications enable subscribers to interact with friends and discover new applications, driving service usage and enhancing revenue growth.
Nokia Siemens Networks expands global service delivery center in Chennai
January 13, 2011
Nokia Siemens Networks announced the relocation and expansion of its Global Network Solutions Center (GNSC) to a new site in Chennai, India. Since its launch in 2007, the Chennai GNSC has witnessed tremendous growth. This includes a ten-fold increase in the number of subscribers it supports on behalf of operators around the world to 77 million. In addition the center now remotely manages over 87,000 base station sites, 14 times the number when it opened four years ago.
The new facility, occupying 90,000 square feet, was inaugurated by Vishant Vora, Group CTO, Vodafone India in the presence of Armando Almeida, head of Global Services, Nokia Siemens Networks.
The Chennai GNSC was the first center set up by Nokia Siemens Networks in 2007 to pioneer its unique Global Service Delivery model providing remote delivery support across its services businesses including care, network implementation and managed services.
It is one of three currently operating GNSCS, with two others in Noida, India and Lisbon, Portugal. Two* further service delivery centers are currently being established in Russia and Brazil as announced in 2010.
All five are part of the company’s strategic response to the growing trend of operators outsourcing network management and maintenance as a way to increase efficiency and improve end-user experience.
Etisalat to deliver best services to Indian market
January 12, 2011
UAE Ambassador to India Mohammed Sultan Al Owais and Mohammed Hassan Omran, Chairman of the Etisalat group, discussed with Kapil Sibal, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India about Etisalat's investment plans in the Indian telecommunications sector.
In the meeting, the Chairman of Etisalat assured the Indian minister of the company’s commitment to deliver best of breed services to the growing Indian telecommunication market.
Etisalat is one of the leading telecommunications companies in the world and the largest operator in the Middle East, headquartered in the UAE.
Today, Etisalat operates in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, servicing over 110m customers out of a total population that exceeds 2bn people.
Openwave strengthens presence in the Middle East with launch of new office
January 12, 2011
Openwave Systems Inc., a global software innovator delivering context-aware mediation and messaging solutions, announced the opening of its new office in Dubai. The new office is expected to provide products and solutions delivery and local support services to Openwave’s growing customer base throughout the Middle East.
Last year, Openwave announced that du, the integrated telecom service provider in the United Arab Emirates, had selected several products from the Openwave Context-Aware Traffic Mediation suite that included Openwave® Integra, Openwave® Media Optimizer and Openwave® Web Optimizer.
The Openwave Dubai office will be managed by Jose Maria Lorenzo, area vice president, Southern Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Openwave.
Openwave’s context-aware mediation and messaging solutions help operators enhance the quality of service and generate new revenue streams. With its strategic expansion in the Middle East, Openwave hopes to propel the internet ecosystem by helping enable operators to effectively manage networks, enhance consumer experience and monetize the growth in data traffic.
Tata Communications announces definitive agreement to acquire BitGravity
January 11, 2011
Tata Communications announces that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire BitGravity, an award winning Content Delivery Network (CDN) located in Burlingame, California. BitGravity’s network and products accelerate the delivery of media assets to end-users and enables scalable, real-time video communications over the Internet. Upon successful completion of the transaction, Tata Communications (Netherlands) B.V. will own 100 percent BitGravity, Inc., which will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Communications. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.
In 2008, Tata Communications entered into a strategic alliance with BitGravity that included the licensing BitGravity’s CDN technology and the federation of BitGravity’s and Tata Communications’ delivery networks. The company also made a strategic investment of $11.5mn in BitGravity. The alliance enabled Tata Communications’ to enter the market with its own global CDN in 2008 and has resulted in successful traction with high profile media, content and gaming companies in Europe, Asia and India such as NDTV, IAH Games, Quick Heal Technologies and Nimbus Communications.
‘AirTyme Communications’ Forays Indian Market
January 10, 2011
AirTyme Communications Pvt. Ltd., the multi-million dollar international mobile distribution company announced their entry into the Indian market. The company has over the last 20 years been a leading wireless device distributor across America of Verizon Wireless communication devices and USB modems from the leading original equipment manufacturers, including PCD, LG, Palm, Motorola, Nokia, Novatel Wireless, RIM, Samsung, and ZTE. The company has over the year’s garnered extensive experience as a retailer, agent, master agent, and direct distributor.
Commenting on the entry of AirTyme to India, Mr. Mike Narula, Chairman & CEO of AirTyme Communications said, “AirTyme has over the last two decades carved a niche for itself globally. Our entry into India is phase-one of our international expansion plan. AirTyme opens avenues for the Indian consumer to take on the latest mobile technology offer with greater ease.”
TalariaX Achieves RSA Secured® Partner Program Certification to Deliver On-Demand Authentication services over SMS
January 10, 2011
TalariaX Pte Ltd., a Singapore incorporated company delivering innovative wireless applications, announced that it has joined the RSA Secured Partner Program and certified interoperability between sendQuick and RSA® Authentication Manager from RSA, the Security Division of EMC. This certification means that administrators using RSA Authentication Manager can now use TalariaX sendQuick® for delivery of token codes via text messages for on-demand authentications.
sendQuick® SMS gateway is an appliance-based SMS gateway specifically developed for the enterprise market. Since the first roll out in 2002, sendQuick® is used by more than 950 companies worldwide in applications such as IT Alerts and Notifications, 2-Factor Authentication, SMS job dispatch, Customer Relationship Management, SMS marketing, emergency messaging, and many more.
Today, companies require high uptime for their IT systems and have zero tolerance for systems failure. sendQuick® is designed to send short message (SMS) to the IT team when there is a problem, reducing downtime for the enterprise.
iBuzz Mobiles unveils i4 (SlimBUZZ)
January 10, 2011
iBuzz Mobiles announced the launch of its first mobile phone for the Indian market dubbed the “i4 (SlimBUZZ)”. This dual SIM 11mm ultra slim handset loaded with opera mini browser, stereo Bluetooth, privacy protection, 1.3 MP camera and a host of other features is the perfect style statement.
High on features and aggressively priced, the trendy and stylish phone has a glossy finish with a 6.1 cm QVGA color display. Pre loaded Java applications, support for popular social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Nimbuzz the i4 (SlimBUZZ) offers unmatched advantages at an affordable price.
With the certified financial grade security i4’s secure ngpay wallet provides payments and banking on your fingertips. All the iBUZZ mobile qualifies to international quality benchmarks and safety standards with its battery and charger as CE and SAR certified so as to cater you unmatched quality.
For business executives on the go, the i4 (SlimBUZZ) comes bundled with impressive features including the ability to use the phone as a modem and a webcam via USB, long battery backup of 13 days (Standby*) and 4.5 hours talk time. It also provides a special privacy protector to keep your data safe for the inbuilt ngpay commerce application.
Huawei selected as provider to expand TeliaSonera 2G/3G/4G Networks in Norway
January 11, 2011
Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, has been selected by TeliaSonera to expand and upgrade its GSM/HSPA+/LTE network throughout southern Norway. The enhanced network coverage will embrace Norway’s largest cities and areas of high population, including expansion of the existing 4G/LTE network in Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger.
TeliaSonera will implement Huawei’s SingleRAN@Broad solution offering theoretical data speeds of 150 Mb/s. In addition, the 42 Mb/s HSPA+ network will be deployed and prepared for 84 Mb/s HSPA+. The project will start immediately and be finalized by the end of 2012. Once completed, the improved network will provide end users with improved quality of service and higher data speeds across the significantly increased coverage area.
By adopting Huawei’s SingleRAN@Broad solution, TeliaSonera will converge 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE into a single network, simplifying structure, reducing costs and human resource requirements, realizing exceptional improvements in O&M efficiency.
As a leading provider of end-to-end mobile broadband solutions, Huawei already partnered with TeliaSonera to deploy the world’s first commercial LTE network in Norway.
InMobi appoints former Google Executive to drive Asia Pacific Strategy
January 10, 2011
InMobi, the world’s largest independent mobile advertising network, announced the appointment of Atul Satija as Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific. He will spearhead the Company’s Asia Pacific business strategy alongside the global executive team. Atul takes over from Emmanuel Allix, who recently left the company to pursue other opportunities. Atul was previously Head of Wireless Business, Japan & Asia Pacific at Google.
Atul will be based out of Bangalore, India, and will be responsible for expanding InMobi’s operations in the region, maintaining customer relationships and establishing new avenues for growth. He brings with him over 12 years of experience in the technology and online media space in the Asia Pacific region. While at Google, Atul was responsible for driving its mobile business strategy and partnerships across the region, and was also Head of Business Development for India.
Prior to his time at Google, Atul worked at Adobe driving key global alliances for enterprise business and has held various business and technology roles in organizations including Samsung and Infosys. He is also the Chairperson of a not-for-profit organization, End Poverty. Atul is a graduate of the National Institute of Technology and holds a post-graduate degree from the Indian School of Business.
COAI Supports 100 days Agenda announced by Hon'ble Minister Comm. & IT
January 7, 2011
COAI supports the agenda of Ministry of Communications and IT for the next 100 days. The progressive initiatives announced by the Ministry under the 100 days agenda are indicative of a clear road map for the growth of this sector in an environment which is technology agnostic, transparent and ensures level playing field for all the stakeholders.
COAI sincerely believe that involving all important members of the telecom ecosystem, through a consultative process to address issues concerning licensing, spectrum allocation, tariffs/pricing, linkages with roll out performance, flexibility within licenses, spectrum sharing, M&A, high duties and levies, security, building national telecom infrastructure as well as enhancing the pace of broadband penetration will be a significant step in furthering the pace of growth of this dynamic sector.
The initiative to review the existing Telecom Policy (NTP’99) and take steps to take into account the developments since NTP 99 and institute a comprehensive National Telecom Policy 2011 including recognition of telecom as infrastructure and essential service is a welcome step. COAI and its members are fully committed towards the same.
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