TECNOMEN DELIVERS PMR MESSAGING SYSTEM TO STATE SECURITY NETWORKS
Tecnomen Corporation PRESS RELEASE 28 June 2005
TECNOMEN DELIVERS PMR MESSAGING SYSTEM TO STATE SECURITY NETWORKS Tecnomen delivers a PMR (Professional Mobile Radio) Messaging system, intended for public authorities use, to State Security Networks Ltd in Finland. The delivery includes Voice Mail and Short Data Service Centre (SDSC) services and Wireless Internet Router (WIR). The Professional Mobile Radio network VIRVE, operated by State Security Networks, is the world's first and largest nationwide authority network based on TETRA technology. With this new system State Security Networks can offer diverse services for use by the police, fire services, rescue services and social workers. "Voice Mail and text messaging services are an important part of mobile communications. The VIRVE network users have a clear need for these services, and along with the new services the network utilisation rate will also rise", says Mr Markku Österman, Managing Director, State Security Networks. Recently, public authorities have shown more and more interest in value-added services. In response to this demand, the Tecnomen PMR Messaging product unit is tailoring Tecnomen's Messaging Solutions to the public authority market needs. Tecnomen has a strong position as a supplier of paging systems in the public authority market, and it is a pioneer in supplying messaging systems in this market segment. The extensive experience of Tecnomen assure customers strong technical support and assistance in service development. FURTHER INFORMATION Mr Eero Mertano, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Tecnomen Corporation, tel. +358 50 535 4970 About Tecnomen Tecnomen develops and supplies messaging and charging solutions for telecoms operators and service providers worldwide. 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 worldwide. The company's shares are quoted on the Main List of the Helsinki Exchanges. For more information on Tecnomen visit www.tecnomen.com . About State Security Networks Ltd. The Finnish Government owned State Security Networks Ltd is the operator for networks used by public authorities. The Professional Mobile Radio network VIRVE, operated by State Security Networks, is used daily by the Finnish public authorities. The VIRVE network services are unique on a worldwide scale, and they are continuously developed in accordance with the users' experiences and wishes. For more information on State Security Networks, visit www.virve.com