TECNOMEN TO DELIVER MESSAGING SYSTEM TO
Tecnomen Corporation PRESS RELEASE 31 October 2003
TECNOMEN TO DELIVER MESSAGING SYSTEM TO MTC-VODAFONE IN BAHRAIN Tecnomen has been selected by Siemens Mobile Networks to deliver a new messaging system to MTC-Vodafone (MTC-V), new and second GSM network operator in Bahrain. Under the contract, Tecnomen is to supply a voice mail system and a unified messaging system. This latest messaging system will provide such messaging features as unified messaging, wireless email, several voice mail services and an integrated SMSC. It will also feature an email reader to allow subscribers to listen to their emails; and Tecnomen Greeting Centre which supports subscribers in managing and personalising multiple voicemail greetings. Tecnomen has a long history and strong position in the Middle Eastern market. Tecnomen and the MTC Group of Companies have worked together since 1996, when Tecnomen first supplied a messaging system to MTC in Kuwait. Tecnomens co-operation with the company has continued for several years, following the development of the latest messaging technologies. Increased competition for subscribers means that operators must be able to provide new and innovative services to their customers. "Tecnomen has built a solid reputation upon its vast experience in the development and delivery of messaging systems," says Mr. Essam Zainal, Value-Added Services Manager, MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain). "Tecnomen is able to provide us with a system that matches all of our specifications. With Tecnomens advanced messaging, MTC Vodafones customers in Bahrain will be able to benefit further from the additional features which will make communicating easier, meet market requirements and fulfil our customers needs. This in turn will enable us to increase our competitive advantage and attract new customers." "This new contract affirms and strengthens our co-operation with Siemens Mobile Networks which is based on the successful customer projects we have delivered together. An essential element is Tecnomens local expertise and ability to offer domestic services," says Matti Kakko, Director, Tecnomen Middle East and Africa. Tecnomen Messaging is a modular service solution that addresses all aspects of today's messaging needs and provides a solid framework for meeting future needs with the most advanced technology available. With Tecnomen Messaging, operators and service providers can build suitable combinations of services to respond to the needs of their market segments and target groups. For more information contact Matti Kakko, Director, Tecnomen Middle East & Africa, tel. +971 4 883 8268 or Hala Suleiman, PR Manager for MTC-Vodafone Bahrain, tel. +973 9337167 About Tecnomen Tecnomen develops value-added service systems for teleoperators and service providers. The company is one of the world's leading suppliers of messaging systems. Tecnomen has a strong market position in prepaid systems and intelligent network components, and is the market leader in paging systems. Tecnomen markets its products and services through its own worldwide organisation, as well as through global and local partners. The company operates in 10 locations worldwide and has supplied its products to customers in over 40 countries. Tecnomen has around 450 employees and its shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges. This year Tecnomen celebrates its 25th anniversary. For more information on Tecnomen visit www.tecnomen.com. About MTC-Vodafone Mobile Telecommunications Company was founded in 1983 and is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The company pioneered mobile and paging services in Kuwait, starting with the ETACS system and the dual- band GSM 900/1800 MHz. In September 2002, MTC entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Vodafone, the world's largest mobile community. The agreement was the first of its kind in the Middle East and has been followed closely with an agreement to work as a network partner on the second GSM license in Bahrain. MTC-Vodafone Bahrain will commence as a service by the end of December 2003. About Siemens The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens mobile) offers a complete range of mobile solutions including mobile devices, infrastructure and applications. Devices include mobile phones, wireless modules, mobile organizers and cordless phones as well as products for wireless home networks. The infrastructure portfolio includes GSM, GPRS and 3G mobile network technologies from base stations and switching systems to intelligent networks, e.g. for prepaid services. Mobile Applications cover end-to-end solutions for Messaging, Location Based Services or Mobile Payment. For fiscal 2002 (September 30), Siemens mobile recorded sales of 11 billion and employed approximately 28,600 people worldwide.