LONDON - SchlumbergerSema, a business segment of Schlumberger Limited, today announced that it is implementing an additional high performance messaging center and over-the-air (OTA) service platform for Vodafone Ireland. This is part of Vodafone's messaging evolution program to enhance its future subscriber identify module (SIM)-based services capability. This is the third SchlumbergerSema short messaging service center (SMSC) to be installed at Vodafone Ireland, and will provide additional capacity, resilience and performance to enable the operator to build on its success in data revenue generation.
"Vodafone Ireland has an excellent track record in providing our customers with innovative and successful messaging services which are driven through SchlumbergerSema messaging solutions," said Fergal Kelly, CTO, Vodafone Ireland. "Our investment in new messaging systems will enable us to offer our customer base unrivalled services, performance and capacity and further strengthen our position as Ireland's leading mobile operator."
The OTA platform is compliant with 2G and 3G technologies, and will allow Vodafone Ireland to update current SIM cards deployed in the field so that new services and mobile marketing campaigns can be launched and updated remotely. The solution's open architecture and interfaces will enable the range of messaging services to be extended, while providing additional capacity for future growth without disrupting the high level of service expected by its customers.
"SchlumbergerSema has a long history of working with Vodafone Ireland on advancements in SMS messaging, and we are pleased to be able to support their continuing innovation in this critical area," commented Guy Lidbetter, who heads up the SchlumbergerSema Telecommunications business in the UK and Ireland. "A resilient and high performance messaging platform and OTA SIM management capability is fundamental to success in data service delivery."
With a worldwide base of more than 60 SMS solutions customers, over 100 voice mail and unified messaging customers, and ongoing Multi Media Messaging (MMS) customer trials, SchlumbergerSema is a leader in delivering innovative messaging solutions. In addition to SMS and MMS solutions and services, its extensive portfolio includes mobile instant messaging, unified communications and value-added services applications.
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About SchlumbergerSema
SchlumbergerSema is one of two business segments of Schlumberger Limited, a global technology services company. With more than 30,000 employees serving customers in 65 countries, SchlumbergerSema aggregates IT consulting, systems integration, managed services and related products to the oil and gas, telecommunications, energy and utilities, finance, transport and public sector markets. Leveraging the Schlumberger DeXa* Suite of Services, it also provides IP network connectivity, information security solutions, distributed computing support services and data center hosting services. In 2001, Schlumberger revenues were $13.7 billion. For more information, visit www.slb.com
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