October
13, 2003
Glenayre's Versera(R)
MMSc and IP-SMSc Approved for Interoperability
with Nortel Networks GSM/GPRS Wireless Infrastructure
Glenayre Technologies, Inc.
(Nasdaq: GEMS - News), announced today that the
company's Versera® Multimedia Message Service
center (MMSc version 2.0.4.0 and WAP gateway)
and Versera IP- based Short Message Service center
(SMSc version 2.0.4.0.) have successfully achieved
interoperability approval from Nortel Networks
(NYSE: NT; TSX). Compatibility approval was achieved
using GSM 15 and GPRS 5.0 infrastructure equipment
in Nortel Networks' Richardson, Texas Wireless
Interoperability Lab.
Glenayre entered the MMSc market
earlier this year when it announced a new, cost-effective
MMS solution based on technology provided by TeleDNA.
Today, Glenayre's portfolio includes cost-effective
MMS solutions for operators that need a broad
portfolio of exciting, content-rich services like
picture messaging, maps and directions, stock
charts and other visual applications which appeal
to consumers, business users and the youth market.
The Versera MMS applications
suite features multimedia messaging, greetings
and photo album applications delivered on an open,
standards-based MMSc. With Versera MMS, subscribers
can compose, send, receive, save and delete MMS
messages. Subscribers with multimedia terminals
can view their messages on their handset, while
non-MMS subscribers can view MMS messages online
when they are sent an SMS with a web address directing
them to the message for viewing.
Glenayre has also introduced
an IP-based Versera SMSc based upon technology
provided by TeleDNA. The scalability of this product
allows it to function as an entry-level system
for market trials or small deployments. The SMSc
works seamlessly with all legacy SMS platforms,
enabling operators to expand their existing SMS
capabilities while laying a foundation for MMS
services without significant capital investments.
Rolf Madson, senior vice president
of marketing and business development for Glenayre,
said, "Glenayre is pleased to bring to market
a truly cost- effective MMS solution for operators.
By leveraging the expertise we have developed
as a leader in the messaging industry, we are
able to offer carriers around the world the opportunity
to expand and enhance their SMS and MMS offerings.
Glenayre's IP-based SMSc and MMS portfolio provide
a smooth evolution from legacy systems to the
next generation of converged communications solutions."
About Glenayre:
Glenayre is a global provider of enhanced services
and messaging solutions for service providers
including wireless, fixed network, ISP and broadband.
Glenayre systems are designed on open platforms
with a standards-based architecture supporting
IP and traditional telephony networks for an evolution
from 2G to 2.5G and 3G services. More than 200
service providers in over 60 countries have deployed
Glenayre messaging solutions, including Constant
Touch® one number service, voice navigation
and voice dialing, mailbox out- dialing and one-button
call return. Glenayre, headquartered in Atlanta,
Georgia, has been providing carrier-grade communications
solutions for the global market for over 40 years.
About TeleDNA Inc.
TeleDNA is a focused mobile VAS (value added services) solutions provider based in Bangalore, India and USA. TeleDNA’s mission is to develop and market value added mobile applications like SMS, MMS, WAP, CBC, Welcome Messaging, Voice Mail and Video Mail solutions for mobile carriers and enterprises.
TeleDNA is a registered trademark
of TeleDNA Inc.
Glenayre, the Glenayre logo, Versera and Constant
Touch are trademarks of Glenayre Electronics,
Inc.
Nortel Networks is a trademark of Nortel Networks.
For further
information, please contact:
sales@teledna.com
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