Ericsson delivers WISE Time to WAP to Maroc Telecom

Ericsson delivers WISE Time to WAP to Maroc Telecom The incumbent Moroccan operator Maroc Telecom has signed a contract for Ericsson's WISE@ Time to WAP solution. Maroc Telecom is the first operator to invest in this new mobile Internet offering, which includes e-mail applications, terminals, products, and services from Ericsson. Fast delivery and a cost-effective total solution were reasons why Maroc Telecom chose Ericsson as strategic supplier for their WAP investments. Prayer schedule, White pages, Yellow pages, cinema, currency exchange rates, sport results, horoscope and train schedule are some of the first applications Maroc Telecom subscribers will be able to enjoy on their WAP phones. Maroc Telecom will carry out further development of applications, which will be introduced within short. WISE Time to WAP is Ericsson's end-to-end solution for network operators, allowing rapid introduction of mobile Internet services through WAP. It combines a number of Ericsson wireless and datacom products, applications and services into one integrated solution, enabling operators to shorten time-to-market and offer consumers a range of new applications. The WISE Time to WAP delivery to Maroc Telecom includes WAP Gateway/Proxy, Integrated Access System, WAP application server, Messaging over IP e-mail server, WAP application development, installation and support services - all packaged into one solution to meet market needs for ready-to-use solutions. Ericsson is the leading provider in the new telecoms world, with communications solutions that combine telecom and datacom technologies with freedom of mobility for the user. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for its customers - network operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers - the world over. Please visit Ericsson's Press Room at: http://www.ericsson.se/pressroom FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Lars Östlund, Ericsson Corporate Communications Phone: +46 70 560 0134; E-mail: lars.ostlund@lme.ericsson.se Fadi Pharaon, Director Business Management WISE@ Solutions Ericsson Internet Applications Phone: +46 70 586 3142; E-mail: fadi.pharaon@era.ericsson.se Robert Rudin, Key Account Manager, Ericsson Maroc SARL Phone: +212 7 77 69 06; E-mail: robert.rudin@emo.ericsson.se Background information WISE is Ericsson's portfolio of packaged solutions for mobile Internet, designed to integrate GSM, Internet and future 3G technologies. WISE blends carrier-class products from Ericsson's wireless and datacom portfolios. Ericsson's WISE Time to WAP is a packaged solution comprised of seven components, enabling fast time to market and time to revenue: WAP applications - A ready-to-go suite of applications, including 'Messaging-over-IP Wireless e-mail'. With this application, consumers can manage their e-mail via a WAP browser. A wireless e-mail server can also be supplied. The revenue generating applications can be adapted to local market needs as required. Application development - WapIDE (WAP Integrated Development Environment) allows operators and content providers to develop WAP applications, for, as an example, banking, games and directory services. WAP application server - provides a development environment and runtime platform consisting of open APIs (Application Programming Interface) that makes it possible to introduce commercial WAP applications quickly and efficiently. The server can convert HTML to WML, allowing users to view Web documents on any WAP terminal or phone. Terminals - Ericsson's WISE@ Time to WAP solution includes a set of WAP- enabled terminals, such as Ericsson's R320 and MC218. WAP Gateway/Proxy - Ericsson's WAP Gateway/Proxy efficiently connects the mobile world with the Internet world as a node in the GSM network. The WAP gateway proxy maps WAP protocols on the mobile side to HTTP and TCP/IP on the Internet side by SMS or any IP bearer, for example, circuit switched data or General Packet Radio Services (GPRS). Integrated Access System - allows any vendor's MSC (Mobile Switching Center) to be directly connected to a WAP gateway/proxy, without the need to go via the PSTN or ISDN network. Based on Ericsson's AXC multi-service platform, it efficiently offers users the convenience of wireless remote access. Services and Training - WISE Time to WAP is backed up by a range of customer services that facilitate smooth customer implementation. In co- operation with an operator, Ericsson's WAP Consulting will develop and integrate new applications requested. Ericsson is establishing itself as the leader in mobile Internet. Unlike any other vendor, Ericsson is able to combine its capabilities in mobile networks, 3G technologies, multimedia applications and carrier-class IP backbone systems to provide a complete, end-to-end solution for mobile applications. The company is also leading standardization work and enabling the development of new applications through its WAP Developer's Zone. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/05/02/20000502BIT00230/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/05/02/20000502BIT00230/bit0002.pdf