Integrated mobile IM and e-mail solution launched by Comverse

Telecomworldwire, June 23, 2005

TELECOMWORLDWIRE-23 June 2005-Integrated mobile IM and e-mail solution launched by Comverse(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

Comverse, a unit of Comverse Technology Inc (Nasdaq:CMVT), and a supplier of software and systems, has announced the availability of MIMail, an integrated mobile IM (instant messaging) and e-mail solution that migrates the two messaging services to the mobile environment with a PC-like experience that enables users to conduct e-mail and IM communications whilst on the move.

Comverse MIMail brings to the mobile environment user communications from communities such as AOL, MSN, Yahoo! and ICQ with their IM PC user experience, including chat-like user interface, status indication, multiple dialogs, familiar icons and logos. Users can receive e-mail and IM message notifications even when not logged into the application. The new service is optimised for mobile use with an e-mail inbox that lets users receive and send e-mails and attachments directly to and from their device just like on a PC, Comverse says.

Comverse MIMail includes all of Comverse's mobile IM and e-mail gateway features and provides additional capabilities that optimise the integration between these services. The solution also includes a large set of mobile clients and a unified system for billing, management and reporting, according to the company.

No pricing information was released.

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