Followap introduces iFollow Push-to-Talk
Announced at Cannes: instant voice messaging and multi-party voice sessions at the press of a button, built on the presence layer.
Cannes - February 20th, 2003 - Followap Inc., a leading provider of advanced end-to-end Mobile Messaging and Presence solutions for mobile operators, today announced the availability of Push-To-Talk, part of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) as specified by 3GPP. Followap supports Ericsson, Nokia and Siemens PTT standardization announcement. As Push-To-Talk becomes an accepted standard, Followap is already positioned as a leading technology supplier with its newly-released product, iFollow Push-To-Talk (PTT). With iFollow PTT, mobile users can instantly send voice messages and initiate multi-party voice sessions with the press of a button, leveraging the iFollow Dynamic Phonebook.
"Our iFollow Dynamic Phonebook and Push-to-Talk combination delivers the most powerful user experience by supplying dynamic information on each contact's willingness and availability to communicate." said Tommy Volsen, Followap's COO. "iFollow PTT is a natural addition to the market-leading iFollow platform." Followap is a strong supporter of standards and openness for the benefit of integration and interoperability in the telecommunication industry.
Followap is a committed member of OMA and 3GPP standardization groups.
About Followap
Followap is a leading provider of advanced Mobile Messaging and Presence solutions that encompass distributed server platforms and a wide range of messaging clients and applications. Followap offers advanced solutions for mobile operators that are at the forefront of existing and emerging 2.5G and 3G technologies. Followap brings value to customers with next generation Messaging and Presence services, covering wide subscriber segments in the areas of Presence, Instant Messaging, Chat, Location, Voice and Multimedia Messaging. Followap is committed to offering extensive technical support and consulting to ensure smooth integration of its products within carrier networks.
iFollow Mobile Instant Messaging and Presence platform is deployed throughout the global Vodafone network as part of Vodafone Live! and has been commercially launched at major tier-1 mobile operators. For additional information please visit Followap's Web site at http://www.followap.com