DTAC, the leading wireless carrier in Thailand, has chosen a joint
solution from Mobilitec and Sun as the foundation for its new JavaTM
technology and wireless content download services. The solution
comprises Mobilitec's mPower on the Sun FireTM server, the
SolarisTM Operating Environment (Solaris OE) and the SunTM Open Net
Environment (Sun ONE) Application Server platform, which enables the
introduction of a new platform for downloading of multiple content
types, including Java technology applications, ring tones, pictures and
melodies to the Thai market.
DTAC's primary goal is to provide sustainable services to maintain a
high level of customer satisfaction and competitive differentiation.
This strategy drives DTAC to introduce cutting-edge technology to
create a convenient and customizable framework to meet customers'
requirements and expectations.
Mobilitec and Sun offer a feature-rich solution that provides great
flexibility for launching new services. mPower's service management
capabilities, configurable pricing models and promotional mechanism
enables DTAC in providing best of class and innovative services to its
subscribers.
mPower's comprehensive content management and flexible subscription
capabilities enable carriers to launch new revenue-generating services
while reducing the total cost-of-ownership (TCO). The platform empowers
subscribers so that they can customize their own service package and
pricing models to create a highly personalized, adaptable service
approach. In short, DTAC can address the diverse subscriber preferences
by devising unique offerings to each of the different market segments,
thus maximizing revenue potential. In doing so, DTAC extends its market
reach and service consumption.
"Mobilitec has established long-term relationships with leading
carriers in Asia Pacific by offering advanced technology and solution
sets as well as high-quality implementation services. A proven track
record and solid market partnerships enable Mobilitec to offer carriers
rapid and successful launch of new content services," said Margaret
Norton, CMO of Mobilitec. "We are proud to be selected by a dominant
carrier in the region like DTAC and will continue to work with Sun to
facilitate DTAC's growth in the Java [technology] arena."
"Sun's technology continues to be widely adopted for the commercial
launch of new value-added data services around the world while our
Professional Service arm is rising to the call for new solutions that
create values to our customers," said Sanpat Sopon, managing director,
Sun Microsystems (Thailand) Ltd. "The Sun and Mobilitec combination
creates a winning team for the efficient implementation of new content
services offering the customer our experience and professionalism."
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