STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) --
Agreement Paves the Way for the Introduction of SIP and Presence
Based Services Into Analogue Phones and TVs With the Use of
i3 micro's Voice Gateway and Set-Top Box Products
Hotsip AB (www.hotsip.com), the global leader in the development and delivery of SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and Presence based products for fixed and mobile networks, and i3 micro technology (www.i3micro.com), the Swedish datacom company that develops and markets products for IP-TV, video streaming and VoIP, announced today that they have signed an agreement to create a system solution by co-packaging both companies' products for resale to systems integrators and both broadband and cable service providers.
"Hotsip's SIP and Presence based Instant Messaging, VoIP, Video and Gaming services add significant value to our Vood residential gateways and Mood set-top box products," said Hans Holmberg, President, i3 micro technology. "The complete Hotsip-i3 micro solution really adds value to the broadband operator's service offering by filling the broadband network with exciting revenue generating services based on open technology."
The joint business partnership will take effect immediately and satisfies the current demands of both partners' customers in terms of hardware and end-to-end software solution requirements. The joint solution targets the convergence between telephony, media and Internet over broadband and offers the end-user different terminal options, some examples include:
-- Calls to the PSTN from subscriber's existing analogue phone, using
the Vood voice gateway products.
-- Real-time communication, like instant messaging/chat, video calls
and on-line gaming through the TV, using the Mood Box.
-- Sending and receiving MMS traffic between wireless handsets and a
TV, using the Mood Box.
These and many more revenue generating services can be deployed by using the Hotsip-i3 micro solution today.
"The Hotsip-i3 micro solution will offer broadband operators clear competitive advantages over competing communication technologies by delivering compelling voice/data services across a flexible, highly scalable platform," said Kenneth Gustafsson, CEO, Hotsip. "This collaboration enables broadband operators and their subscribers to realize the benefits of SIP based communication, creating new profit potential to broadband operators and higher value communications services to end-users."
As part of the partnership collaboration, the companies intend to engage in joint sales opportunities. Currently Hotsip and i3 micro are in discussions with several systems integrators and broadband operators in Scandinavia and Asia.
Please visit Hotsip's Press Room at: http://www.hotsip.com/news/press.asp or the i3 micro press room at: http://www.i3micro.com/i3web/press.php
About Hotsip
Hotsip -- the global leader in the development and delivery of SIP and Presence products: interactive applications and real-time communication services based on SIP. Hotsip develops software products for fixed and mobile networks and terminals, giving end-users the benefit of more integrated communication means, regardless of access method. Hotsip was founded by Jens Lundstrom and Johan Liseborn in 1999 and currently has offices in Stockholm, Sweden and Helsinki, Finland. Hotsip's financial investors include, 3i, Ledstiernan and Argnor Wireless Ventures. http://www.hotsip.com
About i3 micro technology:
i3 micro technology is a Swedish company established in 1997. With headquarters in Kista, Sweden, i3 develops and markets products and turnkey solutions for the distribution and reception of digital TV, video and telephony over IP networks. i3 has Servisen Private Equity Fund I & II and Investment AB Spiltan among its investors. For more information about i3, please visit: http://www.i3micro.com/