LogicaCMG Enables VimpelCom to Boost SMS-based Mobile Content Services Uptake
LogicaCMG has been selected by VimpelCom to support rapid uptake of SMS-based applications under its Beeline brand
[USPRwire, Tue Feb 13 2007] LogicaCMG today announces that it has been selected by VimpelCom to support rapid uptake of SMS-based applications under its Beeline brand. VimpelCom is a leading international provider of mobile services in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Georgia and Armenia. The company has seen consumer demand for new SMS-based services, including a “Call Me” offering and content services, grow dramatically over the last year. Vimpelcom has chosen LogicaCMG to support its rapid growth by purchasing an SMSC extension, as well as to optimize its connectivity architecture and provide a dedicated interface for third party content with an SMS Gateway.
Recent LogicaCMG research with Ipsos MORI identified that Russian subscribers are far more likely than UK, German or Italian consumers to use, and be prepared to pay for enhanced SMS services. With the market responding to SMS content services with enthusiasm, SMS traffic is set to grow even further in the next 12 to 18 months, and VimpelCom wanted to be fully prepared for increased uptake and use of SMS-based mobile services.
In order to prepare its network for these new demands, VimpelCom selected LogicaCMG to increase its SMS capacity. The expanded SMSC will ensure that VimpelCom can process the newer application-to-person messages with the high service levels that customers have come to expect. LogicaCMG’s SMS Gateway also means that Vimpelcom will be able to launch new SMS applications across its entire Russian customer base faster and easier.
“SMS-based mobile services are very popular in the Russian market, with consumers subscribing at a rapid rate, and they are looking set to continue to grow,” said Victor Markelov, product director at VimpelCom. “This is a very important technology upgrade for us as it will ensure that we are able to continue offering the fast and reliable SMS experience that our customers expect, while extending the number and range of new services available. LogicaCMG has already proven its reliability, track record and SMS expertise globally, so we have no doubt that the company will help us achieve our goals.”
Harun Sengül, sales director at LogicaCMG telecoms, said: “SMS traffic is predicted to continue growing well into 2010, and in order to make the most of this growth mobile operators will look to offer subscribers additional SMS-based services which will provide increased revenues and boost uptake. One out of every two text and multimedia messages sent globally are processed using our systems, therefore LogicaCMG is the clear leader in this field and in an excellent position to provide operators with the necessary expertise for their messaging strategies.”
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About Vimpelcom
The VimpelCom Group includes cellular companies operating in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and recently acquired cellular operators in Georgia and Armenia. The VimpelCom Group's cellular license portfolio covers a territory with a population of about 240 million. This includes 78 regions of Russia (136.5 million people, representing 94% of the Russia's population), and the entire territory of Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Georgia, and Armenia. VimpelCom was the first Russian company to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). VimpelCom's ADSs are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "VIP".
About LogicaCMG
LogicaCMG is a major international force in IT services. It employs around 40,000 people across 41 countries. LogicaCMG’s focus is on enabling its customers to build and maintain leadership positions using LogicaCMG’s deep industry knowledge and its track record for successful delivery. The company provides business consulting, systems integration and IT and business process outsourcing across diverse markets including telecoms, financial services, energy and utilities, industry, distribution and transport and the public sector. Headquartered in Europe, LogicaCMG is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext (Amsterdam) (LSE:LOG; Euronext:LOG) and traded on the Xternal List of the Nordic Exchange in Stockholm. More information is available at www.logicacmg.com/telecoms
Press contacts:
Scott Allen
Global Marketing Director, LogicaCMG Telecoms
Tel: +44 (0)118 965 9200
Email: scott.allen@logicacmg.com
