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iPoint-media
and Consort NT team up to offer innovative 3G video calling
application platform in France
UK, Newbury – June 30, 2008 – iPoint-media (AIM:IPNT), a
leading video calling specialist and provider of interactive
video application delivery platforms for web, 3G mobile and
media, announces the signing of a reseller agreement with
Consort NT S.A., a leading French systems integrator. Consort NT
will resell and integrate iPoint-media's Vitrage 3G video
calling application platform in France with a focus on French
mobile operators and value added service providers.
As
the take up of 3G mobile phones increases, mobile operators and
service providers are looking for new interactive services to
offer their customers to generate new revenue streams. The
Vitrage 3G video calling application platform enables the
deployment of a wide range of interactive video services such as
entertainment, interactive video chat, video dating, video call
centres and participation TV. The platform's development
environment speeds up time to market of new mobile video
services and reduces operational expenses.
Marc Fesler, Consort NT's Director of Telecom Business Unit,
commented:
"There is a growing interest in 3G video calling services in the
French mobile telecom market. iPoint-media's Vitrage platform
will enable us to work with our customers to deliver the richest
visual experience for French mobile subscribers. We believe
there will be significant interest in the Vitrage solution and
hope to generate significant revenues as a result."
Joseph Daniel, iPoint-media VP Sales & Marketing, commented:
"We've seen a growing number of system integrators interested in
offering our Vitrage 3G video calling application platform to
telecom operators. With the rapidly increasing number of 3G
mobile phones in France, we believe this market offers good
potential for video calling services. We look forward to working
closely with Consort NT as we believe that it is well positioned
to finalise transactions with French operators and to deliver
our leading 3G video calling solutions in France."
iPoint-media's Vitrage 3G video calling service platform offers
an innovative and flexible platform for delivering interactive
video calling services. The company's platforms are currently
used by leading mobile operators, service providers and
broadcasters in Europe and Asia Pacific.
About Consort NT
Established in 1992, Consort NT delivers consulting, system
integration and outsourcing services to the largest corporations
in industry, services, banking, insurance and telecommunications
markets.
Consort NT is one of the major players in selective outsourcing
and was awarded the label of "Innovative Company" by OSEO.
Customers benefits from Consort NT's culture and spirit of
innovation to launch innovative services on the market. As at 31
December 2007, the group had 770 employees and achieved a
turnover close to €50 million. |