As a leader of advanced mobile messaging solutions, Ericsson is announcing both the availability and the first commercial deployment of its new Instant Messaging and Presence Services Solution (IMPS 2.0), based on the open standards of Wireless Village. This solution enables users to view other users' presence, send and receive Instant Messages and join community chats on their mobile handset. Ericsson's ongoing support of Wireless Village standardization work and delivery of IMPS 2.0 server and client products is further proof of Ericsson's commitment to open standards in the telecommunications industry.
By deploying Ericsson's IMPS solution based on open standards, mobile operators can resolve the interoperability issue of today's proprietary instant messaging systems. Ericsson IMPS allows mobile operators to offer advanced Instant Messaging and Presence Services across handsets, mobile devices and desktop clients - independently of device manufacturer.
"Current Instant Messaging services are primarily based on desktop users and incorporate non-interoperable, proprietary protocols," says Jan Lindgren, Vice President, Mobile Internet Solutions, Ericsson. "Ericsson's IMPS bridges the gap between mobile and fixed communities by ensuring messaging interoperability between Instant Messaging services, operators and different device types."
Ericsson has already seen strong operator demand for advanced messaging and presence enabled services. Ericsson has been chosen to commercially deploy its end-to-end IMPS 2.0 solution by a European 2/2.5/3G operator. The IMPS service includes advanced handsets with both downloadable and embedded clients for improved user experience.
"Our commitment to IMPS solutions further strengthens our leadership position in multimedia messaging, where Ericsson is the clear leader with more than 30 commercial agreements and more than 90 MMS trials at operators' sites worldwide," says Mr. Lindgren. "Integration of IMPS and MMS is an important part of Ericsson's messaging strategy."
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About Ericsson's IMPS
Ericsson's IMPS 2.0 is a mobile centric Instant Messaging and Presence Services solution, giving mobile and desktop users a more advanced real-time communication experience that offers superior usability combined with the added dimension of presence. Users can check on the on-line presence of contacts, manage their own presence information, send and receive instant messages, participate in group-chats and create own communities, regardless of device and network. Ericsson's IMPS server is based on a modular architecture with open protocols and interfaces and industry standard components with carrier-grade infrastructure. To satisfy the immediate need for mobile Instant Messaging solution and enable fast adoption, the IMPS 2.0 includes, not only embedded and downloadable clients, but also support for legacy clients. This will allow operators to deploy the solution in existing networks and to existing subscribers.
About Wireless Village
Founded by Ericsson, Motorola, and Nokia, Wireless Village, the mobile Instant Messaging and Presence Services (IMPS) initiative, was formed in April 2001 to define and promote a set of universal specifications for mobile instant messaging and presence services. The specifications will be used for exchanging messages and presence information between mobile devices, mobile services and Internet-based instant messaging services, all interoperable and leveraging existing Internet technologies. Through its Supporters, the Wireless Village initiative is building a vibrant community of users, mobile operators and global business partners where Internet and wireless domains converge. The IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization (IEEE-ISTO) provides day-to-day administrative support to the Wireless Village initiative. New members have the opportunity to comment and make contributions to the specification, participate in interoperability events and attend quarterly face-to-face board meetings. For more information on the Wireless Village initiative, how to join the Wireless Village initiative, details of technical specifications and more, visit http://www.wireless-village.org