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  • MWC 2010: Interview with Romeo Xue Zhong of Vtion

    Vtion is one of the three leading providers of wireless data card solutions for mobile computing over wide area networks in China.

    Their data cards are designed to enable users to access telecommunications networks using mobile computers or personal computers. It offers a broad range of wireless data cards, with PCMCIA, USB, Mini-USB, Express Card 34 and PCI Express Mini interfaces.

    At the Mobile World Congress we spoke to Romeo Xue Zhong, Regional Sales Director at the company, who believes Vtion is one of only a few suppliers of wireless data cards in China that has the capability to produce wireless data cards for all 3G industry standards.

  • MWC 2010: Interview with Scott Papenfuss of Aplix

    At the Mobile World Congress we talked to Scott Papenfuss, Director of Business Development at Aplix, a Tokyo-based company that deploys Java technology in mobile phones and other consumer electronics devices.

    One of the products they were presenting at the show was MIDP 3.0 platform. MIDP 3.0 provides a complete and customizable application platform that spans operating systems and device tiers. It enables always–on access to all device screens and all device functions, and enables concurrently running applications. It also helps to solve the Java fragmentation problem by running applications consistently.

  • MWC 2010: Interview with Blayne Jackson of rapIDscan

    The rapIDscan solution for mobile operators allows anyone with a suitably configured handset to collect subscriber’s ID data through an automated process combining Text and Facial Recognition and using the handsets advanced camera function.

    The user is guided through a step by step process to collect and validate ID information with an applet installed to the handset with transfer via GPRS to a central server which is interconnected to the operator’s IN or CRM.

    Watch the interview with Blayne Jackson to find out more about the company and the product.

  • MWC 2010: Interview with Min Huang of Celcite

    Celcite’s core business is Wireless Engineering and Optimisation products such as COPS (Customised Optimization & Self Performing Solutions). COPS employs Automatic Intelligence Correlation in the form of Embedded Subject Matter Expertise (emulating an Engineer’s critical thinking) and provides automatic fault analysis with executable solutions.

    The company also delivers OPEX reduction to wireless carriers. At the Mobile World Congress we spoke with Min Huang, Principal Engineer at Celcite.


  • MWC 2010: Interview with Tomas Torok of ITWare

    ITWare was at the stand of Hungarian companies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, they specialize on mobile application development. They announced the launch of their new mobile TV application at the MWC.

    The systems learns your viewing preferences, tt is technology and device independent; it can be used by everyone. Tomas Torko Sales Manager at the company gave us a live demo.


  • MWC 2010: Interview with David Holland of DivX

    DivX is a digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a high-quality video experience across all types of devices.

    Their digital video technologies cover PCs, television and mobile devices.

    David Holland gave us a demonstration of the DixTV a platform for media streaming at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

  • MWC 2010: Interview with Ciaran Mcgovern of Critical Path

    Critical Path is a mobile applications provider; it works on white label custom solutions for some of the largest operators in the world.

    They enable millions of users to communicate, connect, share and organize while providing industry-leading safety and assurance.

    Ciaran Mcgovern, VP Product Manager at the company gave us a demonstration at the Mobile World Congress.


  • MWC 2010: Interview with Dirk Dorre, CEO of O3SIS

    O3SIS which was recently acquired by Gemalto, is a provider of solutions that brings together data from social networks, pc’s and handsets. All sources used over the internet are being put together in one central place and they communicate with each other.

    The concept is all about connectivity and making sure your communication data is always available whenever and wherever you may need it.

    Dirk Dorre, CEO of O3SIS gave us a demonstration at the Mobile World Congress.


  • MWC 2010: Interview with David Neumann of PCTel

    PCTelworks with antennas and high speed scanner receivers for wireless operators. The scanners help plan, deploy and optimize networks, especially handy for LTE which currently does not have too many devices to test the system on.

    They evaluate the infrastructure providers which they would like to work with and can simultaneously work on multiple bands and frequencies.

    View our video interview with David Neumann, Senior Director of Direct Sales at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

  • IPsmarx SIP-Based Calling Card Platform Wins “Best VoIP Product of the Year”

    March 10th, 2010 – IPsmarx, a leading provider of VoIP application and switching solutions for service providers, has just been awarded ‘Best VoIP Product of the Year’ for their SIP-based calling card platform. This is the second time in as many years that IPsmarx was selected a winner by the readers of VoIP.Biz-News.com for their experiences with the product, as well as the vendor.

    According to Biz-News.com, the companies that consistently come up as winners are those that “continue to innovate, focus on development, and have launched some amazing products into the market.” The other categories included Smartphones, HDTV and Storage.

    VoIP.Biz-News.com evaluates candidates for Best VoIP Product of the Year based on 3 primary criteria:
    1) Innovative product solutions that deliver new and compelling functionality to the market;
    2) Customer’s favorable response to the product; and
    3) Overall customer satisfaction with the company.

    IPsmarx’s SIP-based calling card softswitch eliminates the need for VoIP gateways, PSTN lines or configuration. This makes it extremely easy to deploy and begin generating revenue. The all-in-one system includes the IVR, authentication and account balance reconciliation, call routing, as well as CDRs for statements. The system can offer both pin-based and pin-less calling cards.

    Unique to the IPsmarx solution are the marketing and payment tools that help service providers grow their business faster. Such tools include an E-store, which allows customers to go online and check their balance, call history, and recharge their account at any time. Other marketing features include promotional discounts, bonus points, referral program, an e-mail marketing tool and a complete set of reseller capabilities. It offers a variety of payment options including auto recharge, recharge through IVR and gift cards. The system also has the ability to monitor usage, create grace periods, and set surcharge fees, rounding parameters, and billing criteria.

    “We are proud to be selected again for the Product of the Year award,” said Arash Vahidnia, CEO of IPsmarx. “Many SIP solutions are commoditized, so we strive to develop products that not only provide all the necessary services, but that offer unique capabilities, as well, such as our Pin-less calling card.
    Information on IPsmarx and their products can be found at: https://www.IPsmarx.com

    About Biz-News.com
    Biz-News.com is an online media group providing consumer electronic business news to professionals worldwide. Biz-News.com reaches its global business readership in niche audience segments across medias specialized in the consumer electronic markets.

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    About IPsmarx
    Headquartered in Reston, VA, IPsmarx is a leading provider of VoIP applications and switching solutions to service providers, carriers, ISPs and calling card providers. IPsmarx has multiple office locations in North America and the Canada, and has their solutions deployed in over 60 countries.

    IPsmarx designs solutions that provide competitive service providers with a complete suite of software, hardware, management and billing tools, training and support, allowing them to market scalable, turnkey and reliable offerings to SMBs and enterprises.

    For information on products and service offerings, please go to: https://www.IPsmarx.com, call in the US 1.703.779.3594, in Canada, 1.416.665.6999, in the UK, 44.207.023.9221 or send an email to [email protected]

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