MIMT supports Wireless Village version 1.0 specifications

MIMT supports Wireless Village version 1.0 specifications MIMT successfully demonstrates interoperability between MIMT IMPS server and Wireless Village- mobile clients March 5, 2002 (?) MIMT, a Swedish company providing wireless Instant Messaging and Presence solutions, has successfully demonstrated their IMPS server together with a mobile client for J2ME and with PC clients based on the Wireless Village version 1.0 specifications. Wireless Village, a fast growing mobile Instant Messaging and Presence Services (IMPS) initiative, recently published the version 1.0 specifications in a launch event in London. During the official Wireless Village proof of concept demonstrations, showing interoperability between mobile handsets, the MIMT server functioned successfully with the mobile clients of Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia and MIMT J2ME. "We are extremely pleased with the demo results and will continue to develop our other clients and features towards the Wireless Village standard. Interoperability is the key to success for Instant messaging and Presence solutions in mobile world " - says Alexander Georgsen, CEO of MIMT. The Wireless Village version 1.0 specifications will enable interoperability of IMPS services. Solutions built on the Wireless Village specifications will offer consumers mobile freedom by providing interoperable, feature-rich mobile instant messaging and presence functions on wireless devices. Consumers and business professionals alike will be able to view presence information, share content, send instant messages including multimedia, and join in community chats on their mobile terminals regardless of time or place. Presence information greatly enhances the utility of instant messaging because it can keep track of the online status and availability of the user's chat partners or friends. About MIMT M.I.M.T. is a Swedish company founded in June 2001, providing wireless Instant Messaging and Presence solutions for mobile operators, service providers and enterprises. With the introduction of the imPAQ platform both voice and text-based Instant Messaging is enabled, along with Presence and Availability functionality. The solution is prepared for a variety of mobile devices and platforms, and offers clients and servers based on both SIP/SIMPLE as well as Wireless Village specifications, making the platform a future-proof investment. About the Wireless Village initiative 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 For more in formation about M.I.M.T AB Please contact : ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/03/06/20020306BIT00850/wkr0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/03/06/20020306BIT00850/wkr0002.pdf