Tag: messaging

  • Pioneer Cellular Selects Jinny Software for its CDMA Business

    Jinny Software, a global supplier of messaging and media solutions to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), announced it is to support Pioneer Cellular through its suite of next generation messaging solutions.

    Pioneer Cellular is an Oklahoma-based CDMA carrier which offers voice and data services, and will now utilize the power of Jinny’s messaging solutions, specifically its SMSC, MMSC and OTA products, in its service offering.

    According to Pioneer Cellular, they was seeking a trusted partner and able messaging provider to deliver key systems in its network. "Experience and quality of support combined with the cost/benefit ratio, flexibility and capability of Jinny’s solutions were the key determining factors in securing this deal," as the company says.

    Jinny Software offers a wide range of messaging, call & media and mobile advertising solutions. They claim that their messaging solutions "drive increased efficiency in traffic management and enable the rapid introduction of secure, innovative and revenue-generating services."

    Pioneer Cellular provides services with 3G EVDO Rev A technology, such as Picture and Text Messaging, Data Browsing and downloadable BREW applications.

    “We are delighted to be working with Jinny Software,” said Richard Ruhl, General Manager at Pioneer Cellular. “Jinny’s comprehensive product set will allow us to offer our subscribers a full range of messaging services in a short timeframe.”

    Fintan Supple, Americas Regional Sales Director at Jinny, added, “We are pleased to announce this latest CDMA customer win and we are looking forward to forging a long-term relationship with Pioneer Cellular. This project reinforces the position of Jinny Software in North America, as a trustworthy and reliable partner for delivering complete and comprehensive messaging solutions in aggressive timelines.”

  • Maps Upgrade Expected For BlackBerry OS 5.0


    RIM’s plans for its soon-to-be unveiled BlackBerry OS 5.0 include an overhaul of maps and messaging options.

    BGR reports that the Canadian smartphone maker is bringing in new maps features, including displaying the address location of a message – such as email, text or PIN.

    They are identifed by the OS and will bring up the location in Maps.

    Maps will also render around two times faster, while lagging will no longer occur when scrolling around and zooming in.

    Other Maps improvements include a lot of new towns, cities, counties and countries being included and the ability to display geotagged images on Maps, according to BGR.

    They also detail a raft of upgrades to the Calendar and Browser functions, while Storm users are to get a full-QWERTY keyboard in portrait mode.

    More details are expected at WES 2009, which starts on 5th May.