MACH’s Connectivity Business Unit and Microsoft Renew Agreement to Expand Windows Live Mobile Messaging Services Globally
WUERZBURG,
of solutions to simplify and accelerate the creation and operation of the
mobility supply chain, today announced the renewal of its relationship with
Microsoft to further extend global coverage of Microsoft’s Windows Live
mobile messaging services.
MACH’s Connectivity business unit, a successful Microsoft partner for
more than 8 years, offers carrier grade messaging solutions with global SMS
coverage. MACH plays an important role in Microsoft’s strategy to provide
services such as Windows Live Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger and integrated
mobile features to mobile users all over the world. Under the terms of the
extended agreement, MACH will roll out Windows Live SMS services in new
markets, alongside established markets in
MACH’s Connectivity business unit recently launched the Windows Live
Hotmail SMS service to large Windows Live user bases in
This service allows Windows Live Hotmail users to receive their Hotmail
emails via SMS on their mobile phones. It also allows users to reply directly
to the sender’s inbox via SMS or to browse the mobile Hotmail portal, as well
as perform other common tasks directly from their mobile phone.
“The extension of our relationship with Microsoft is powerful validation
from the industry leader both of MACH’s global SMS aggregation solutions and
of our ability to deliver,” said
Marketing and Sales, Connectivity. “We are delighted that MACH will continue
to play a key role in support of Microsoft’s growing portfolio of innovative
mobile messaging services.”
MACH provides the technical interface between Microsoft and Mobile
Network Operators (MNO’s), and manages integration, commercial contracts with
operators, and operator support. MACH’s Connectivity business unit currently
delivers Windows Live Mobile services to more than 44 MNO’s in 18 countries.
“Our vision is to get the vast majority of Windows Live users around the
world interacting with Windows Live on their mobile devices ,” said
Bailey
mobile. “Working with MACH enables us to acheive global reach quickly,
leveraging the partnerships that MACH already has in place with mobile
operators throughout the world”.
About MACH
MACH is the leading provider of hub-based mobile communications exchange
solutions, uniting the global telecommunications marketplace. MACH solutions
accelerate operators’ and providers’ time to market, optimise service
delivery to the mobile end-user, and accelerate the settlement of
inter-operator financial liabilities.
MACH HUB-XC(R), a unique suite of integrated hubbing applications and
managed services, connects any provider of any mobile application over any
technology to build, deliver and monetise customer-centric mobile business
models. HUB-XC(R) connects Communications Service Providers (CSP’s) at every
stage of the mobile application value chain and enables the efficient flow of
mobile traffic, of service validation, delivery and billing information, and
of settlement transactions.
MACH solutions unite CSP’s to expand their service offerings and to
extend their reach. They connect CSP’s for the reliable, seamless,
cost-effective delivery of mobile services, and they empower CSP’s to
optimise performance and to identify new market opportunities.
MACH is the largest provider of data and financial clearing solutions for
wireless roaming, and more than 50% of the world’s roaming calls are
processed through MACH systems. 15 out of the 24 members of the GSMA
executive committee use MACH’s clearing services.
MACH operates the world’s largest open connectivity roaming hub,
Link2One, and more than 60% of all NRTRDE files are processed and verified in
MACH’s NRTRDE hub.
Founded in 1987, MACH today incorporates the experience and expertise of
market-leaders such as
Headquartered in
more than 1,000 people worldwide serving over 650 mobile network operators
(MNO’s), as well as technology providers, fixed network operators,
application stores, SMS aggregators, and supply chain management customers in
nearly every country in the world. http://www.mach.com/solutions/
SOURCE MACH