MACH Data Roaming Engine offers Mobile Network Operators a Radical New Approach to Data Roaming Tariffs
February 1, 2011
MACH, the leading provider of hub-based mobile communication solutions, has announced the launch of its unique Data Roaming Engine, which is set to revolutionise the way Mobile Network Operators design and implement tariffs for subscribers wishing to access mobile data when abroad.
The first such solution to market, MACH’s Data Roaming Engine will be launched in Q2 of this year and will allow mobile network operators to offer all subscribers a bespoke set of data roaming packages. Customer trials are currently underway with two major Mobile Network Operators.
Developed by MACH’s Innovation team, the MACH Data Roaming Engine will allow mobile network operators to tailor data packages to fit their subscribers’ needs. For example, operators will be able to define data day packs or hour packs based on the requirements of the end user. Additional capabilities will allow users to define the services they use abroad: for the holidaying consumer there could be Facebook-only access, while the small business user could opt for Email-only access.
Packages can be defined by the operator to fit any application allowing the consumer to create a white list of applications that they wish to use whilst roaming. The solution also allows services to be rated differently according to the end user group the operator is targeting. This allows operators to offer services highly tailored to the needs of their subscribers, driving uptake while reducing the final cost to the end user and empowering them to select the services they want to use abroad.
The MACH Data Roaming Engine is standard-agnostic, allowing operators to offer a full range of data services across GSM, WiMAX or WiFi, and CDMA to GSM networks as required, helping them to expand their businesses into new global markets. Importantly, the solution enables data roaming for pre-paid users, opening up a lucrative and largely untapped revenue stream for Mobile Network Operators while improving the end-user experience.
Comviva’s AVAN wins the Golden Peacock Innovation Award 2011
January 31, 2011
Comviva, the mobile solutions provider beyond VAS, announced that it has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Innovation Award for its pioneering work in extending voice based applications across the mobile user base with its Aggregated Voice Applications Network (AVAN).
Comviva’s AVAN enables operators to deliver a highly diverse portfolio of voice-activated content and applications in a simple, standard way. AVAN achieves this by enabling the wider application developer community to rapidly develop and deploy applications on the platform – and providing a uniform access interface for the end user. At the same time AVAN optimizes the operator’s existing network to realize major efficiencies in terms of network utilization and deployment of operational resource. AVAN enables operators to create a sustainable competitive advantage in rapidly expanding markets where a large proportion of subscribers require voice-enabled access to content.
Progressive Infotech becomes Google Apps Premier Edition Partner
January 28, 2011
Progressive Infotech, an independent provider of IT Infrastructure Solutions and Services announced that it has become channel partners for Google Apps Premier Edition. As Google Apps Premier Edition Partner, Progressive Infotech will offer Google Apps solutions for public cloud to its customers.
Google Apps Premier Edition is a SaaS solution, which is cost-effective, easy-to-deploy, and delivered over the Internet via a web browser. Moreover, it does not require companies to install or maintain software locally, or to tap into internal IT resources. Having the ability to share, review, and edit data in a collaborative environment on the Web that serves the needs of Progressive’s enterprise clients with multiple facilities, global locations and distributed employees.
Ubuntu Developer Day in India - a resounding success with over 350 in attendance
January 28, 2011
Canonical conducted a successful inaugural Ubuntu Developer Day in Bangalore on January 27, 2011. Presentations were given on Ubuntu, Ubuntu uTouch and Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud, as well as demonstrations on Ubuntu Netbook Edition, Ubuntu Light and Ubuntu 10.10.
Also presenting were partners and customers to Canonical including IBM, Freescale and Marvell. The attendees were from a variety of backgrounds including engineers, developers and journalists. Marvell and Freescale both highlighted their silicon with demos running Ubuntu at Ubuntu Developer Day.
Openwave introduces new development platform for browser-based applications
February 1, 2011
Openwave Systems Inc. a global software innovator delivering context-aware mediation and messaging solutions, announced Openwave® Amplicity™, a new browser-based, value-added services (VAS) solution designed to enable developers to leverage valuable mobile operator network assets to more rapidly create and deliver applications within the browser. Openwave Amplicity enables developers to rapidly achieve cross-platform reach, tapping into anonymous subscriber data to market their applications to consumers and enterprise customers, and monetize these applications through contextual advertising. In October 2010, Sprint was the first operator to announce a browser-VAS solution powered by Openwave.
One of the biggest challenges facing mobile developers today is fragmentation in the OS/application development environment. As platforms continue to evolve, there could be multiple versions within the same operating system. In addition, the variety of hardware form factors and capabilities – from smartphones to new entrants like tablets – make it difficult for developers to ensure that applications will port from one device to another. Openwave Amplicity helps increase the developers’ reach through a cross-platform footprint provided through HTML-5. Consumers can reap the benefits of a more contextually relevant browsing experience with a more personalized way to consume their applications that Openwave Amplicity places on their mobile phones.
India’s largest daily deal website, SnapDeal.com raises $12 Million
January 28, 2011
Jasper, the parent company of SnapDeal.com, one of India’s fastest growing e-commerce websites, which is already among the top 35 websites of India, in terms of traffic, has raised US$ 12 mn from leading investors in the Indian digital space, Nexus Venture Partners and Indo US Venture Partners.
Snapdeal.com which is Jasper’s consumer facing business is a unique offering started in Feb 2010, which offers average savings of 50% - 90% at popular restaurants, spas, salons, movie theatres, among other leading categories. Consumers can log on to the site and purchase attractive deals at popular destinations across their city. In the short span of time since its inception, SnapDeal now has over a million subscribers, and is adding a new subscriber every 7 seconds.
Jasper also owns other consumer marketing platforms like MoneySaver and the recently launched BabyBox. The company has operations across 50 cities in India, and has worked with over 50,000 retailers from various categories.
iVdopia Honored as Prestigious Finalist in Global Red Herring Competition
January 25, 2011
iVdopia, the largest video and rich media mobile advertising network, is a finalist in the Red Herring 100 Global award competition. Starting in 1996, technology leaders, executives, strategists and investors have turned to the Red Herring 100 lists as a way to find the most promising private ventures from around the global.
Red Herring is a global media company uniting the world's best high technology innovators, venture investors and business decision makers in a variety of forums. Red Herring provides an insider's access to the global innovation economy, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy. Winners for the Red Herring 100 Global will be announced this week.
TATA DOCOMO introduces SPARSH, its M-Health Awareness Service
January 24, 2011
Creating a genesis in M-Health space and launching first of its kind health services exclusively for the subscribers, TATA DOCOMO, the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices Limited launched Sparsh – a service on sexual & reproductive health related issues.
The service is aimed at using mobile phone to build awareness about issues related to sexual and reproductive health related concerns. The content of the service is extensively accurate and certified by FPAI (Family Planning Association of India), one of India’s largest sexual and reproductive Health NGO (Non Government organization). The service is currently available in English, Hindi and Marathi language and very soon Oriya, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malyalam languages will be added.
TATA DOCOMO customers can access this service by calling 529222 chargeable at Rs 10/- for 10 days & browsing charge is 1p/sec. The service is currently being launched in three major languages English, Hindi and Marathi and more languages to be added in the second phase.
Tata Communications and Westin Tokyo in Collaboration with Cisco launches Japan’s First Telepresence Technology
January 27, 2011
The Westin Tokyo announces the launch of state-of-the-art virtual meeting technology, in conjunction with Tata Communications and Cisco. The Westin Tokyo is the first hotel in Japan to introduce this high definition video communications technology.
Telepresence provides life-like, high-definition, conferencing facilities with superior audio and video, allowing participants to meet their colleagues, customers and business partners across a virtual table.
Located in Central Tokyo, the public Telepresence room will link to the wider Tata Communications Telepresence network via the Tata Communications Global Meeting Exchange.
The Exchange enables meetings to take place between any private or public room on its network; as well as rooms on the networks of Tata Communications’ Intercarrier-Exchange partners, BT and Telefonica, and the National Lambda Rail network, which links leading U.S.A. universities.
As part of this extensive business ecosystem, the Tokyo room will connect to public and private rooms throughout Tata Communications’ network and partner networks, spanning 29 locations across five continents. This network reach makes Telepresence a truly global collaboration tool.
Alcatel-Lucent launches industry’s first active skills-centric workforce optimization solution
January 25, 2011
Alcatel-Lucent announced a breakthrough solution for managing customer service resources across the enterprise, including optimizing employee skills and training in both the front and back offices.
The Genesys Workforce Optimization suite (WFO), which is part of Alcatel-Lucent’s Genesys 8 solution, analyzes employee performance across all channels including social media, SMS and Web chat in real-time. The solution includes significant new capabilities to centrally measure and manage employee skills and work allocation against performance objectives. The resulting training plans and schedules create a more engaged, efficient and effective organization while reducing service costs and administration.
The Genesys WFO solution is based upon a unique, five-step employee effectiveness model that helps companies contain costs and achieve growth objectives while improving employee satisfaction.
Genesys WFO is part of the Genesys 8 suite of customer service solutions, the leading software used by enterprises for customer service across all communication channels which includes traditional voice lines and social media sources.
This dynamic customer engagement leverages native SIP and multi-channel routing capabilities of Genesys 8 along with unique analytical capabilities tied to customer service requirements and business outcomes.
Jabra new GN1900 Mono/Duo with RJ9 Direct Connect to boost productivity and cost-savings for contact centers across Asia
January 25, 2011
GN Netcom, the innovative headset solutions company, has launched Jabra GN1900 Mono/Duo with RJ9 Direct Connect, the affordable, corded professional headset series optimized for cost conscious contact centers.
The Jabra GN1900 delivers professional performance and exceptional value. It’s the cost-effective headset investment decision that doesn’t compromise on quality. Designed for contact centre use, the Jabra GN1900 increases agent productivity and performance. Its noise cancelling microphone ensures that background noise from your work environment won’t be transmitted to your customers’ ears.
The headset comes complete with RJ9 Direct Connect as such does not need an adapter cord or additional amplifier or USB plug thus make this a cost effective solution for Contact Centers. The Jabra GN1900 Series is available in both mono and duo and its multiple adjustment points make it truly adaptable to individual preferences. Its headband wearing style combined with a lightweight design ensures all-day comfort – even in very telephone-intensive environments.
The new Jabra GN1900 features Lightweight, ultra-soft leatherette ear cushions for all-day calling comfort, plus improved acoustic coupling so customers are clearly heard the very first time. Jabra patented technology: PeakStop™ technology provided acoustical shock protection against sudden, loud noises on the telephone network. The Boom arm with 270° rotation provides flexibility to ensure optimal microphone positioning and movement in both directions supports left and right wearing styles.
Jabra GN1900 is available from Jabra partners in the ASEAN region for suggested price of INR 3100.
Zen Mobile launches India’s first Triple GSM phone ‘M111’
January 22, 2011
Zen Mobile, a leading India mobile handset player launched India’s first triple GSM SIM phone ‘M111’. The Zen-M111 is India’s first triple GSM SIM handset that operates on triple standby (GSM+GSM +GSM) and packs a punch with a host of features. The M111 is available across India at MRP – Rs. 3499
Housing a large 2.4” screen, the Zen M111 is a candy-bar shaped handset that also comes with two changeable panels in red & white colors, enabling users to customize the handset as per their choice.
The M111 offers 1.3 megapixel camera with video recording capabilities and a 4X digital zoom. With the 6 band equalizer feature the users can also play their choice of music on the M111 that plays the beats according to the genre of the music.
Other multimedia features packed in Zen M111 are the English & Hindi language support and Zen Mobile’s flagship game – Sokoban. In addition, the M111 also has an in-built torch that offers light in a blackout or dark situations which is a convenient feature.
The Zen M111 is a GPRS and WAP enabled handset which makes web browsing easier for users. In addition, the Bluetooth option in the handset makes sharing of data like pictures, videos & songs, easy amongst friends and peers. The handset also comes with a USB connector that lets you connect to your computer for seamlessly transfer of data and files.
The feature rich M111 handset promises a standby time of upto 280 hours and a talk time of 300 minutes, thanks to the 1500 mAh powerhouse battery.
AKAI unveils India's first Triple GSM Phone 'Trio'
January 18, 2011
AKAI Mobiles, a division of AKAI India, announced the launch of their first triple SIM phone 'Trio'. After the launch of range of dual SIM phones, the mobile giant has launched India's first triple SIM, triple standby (GSM+GSM +GSM) phone with multimedia features at affordable price tag of Rs. 3295/-.
Trio is a stylish phone with 5.1 cm TFT screen and many other features such as 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom, dual language support and audio player with equalizer. The handset hosts an inbuilt sound recorder and video player with video recording capability.
Other basic features like FM Radio, Bluetooth, USB, E-book, gaming, speed dialing, conference call and call forward, blacklisting, Torch and 8 GB memory etc. are also available in the phone.
This easy to use phone has a power packed 1100 mAh battery with talk time of 5 hrs and standby upto 400 hrs respectively. The phone will be available across 15000 retail outlets around India and comes equipped with a one year warranty.
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