TECNOMEN DELIVERS PMR MESSAGING SYSTEM TO ELTEL NETWORKS IN SWEDEN
Tecnomen Corporation PRESS RELEASE 6 October 2005
TECNOMEN DELIVERS PMR MESSAGING SYSTEM TO ELTEL NETWORKS IN SWEDEN Tecnomen deliveres a PMR (Professional Mobile Radio) Messaging system to Eltel Networks in Sweden, intended for public authorities' use. The first phase delivery contains the Voice Messaging System and Short Data Service Centre(SDSC). The system delivery has been started on the third quarter of 2005. The PMR network in Sweden is operated by Eltel Networks and is the authority network based on TETRA technology. With this new system, Eltel Networks can offer diverse services for use by police, fire brigades, rescue and social services. "Messaging services such as Voice Mail with SDS Notification responds to subscriber demand in the Swedish TETRA network. By providing messaging during network launch we secure the full usage of network capabilities", says Mr. Jan Nilsson, Technical Manager, Eltel Networks. "Eltel's decision to adopt voice and short messaging services as one of the first value added services in the Swedish TETRA network demonstrates the importance of messaging services - not only in commercial networks but also in public authority use, says Kimmo Kytösaari, TETRA Sales Manager, Tecnomen. Recently, public authorities have shown increasing interest in voice and short messaging services. In response to this growing demand, the Tecnomen PMR Messaging product unit is tailoring Tecnomen's Messaging Solutions to the public authority market. Tecnomen is a pioneer in supplying messaging services to public authority networks. The extensive experience of Tecnomen results in customers receiving strong technical support and assistance in service development. FURTHER INFORMATION Mr Kimmo Kytösaari, TETRA Sales Manager, Tecnomen Corporation, tel. +358 9 804 78 614 Mr Eero Mertano, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Tecnomen Corporation, tel. +358 50 535 4970 About Tecnomen Tecnomen develops messaging and charging solutions for telecoms operators and service providers around the world. Founded in 1978, it is one of the leading suppliers of messaging solutions, and has a strong market position in prepaid systems and intelligent network components. Tecnomen markets its products and services through its own worldwide organisation, as well as through global and local partners, and has supplied its products to customers in over 50 countries. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland,Tecnomen has 350 employees working in 13 locations. The company's shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges. For more information on Tecnomen visit www.tecnomen.com . About Eltel Networks Eltel Networks are the leading Ínfranetcompany, engineering, building and maintaining the lifelines of society, which entails electrical and telecommunication networks. With a staff close to 6000 people their mission is to add further strength and security to northern European business and society, by offering efficient and innovative solutions. Eltel Networks has a great international coverage but their focus and core business is to have a local presence. For more information, contact infosweden@eltelnetworks.com or call +46 08 585 376 00.