Siemens Makes Internet Protocol-based Multimedia Subsystem Phone Call Over Live GSM Network in North America
Posted on: Monday, 22 March 2004, 06:00 CST
ATLANTA, March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Mobile today announced that it successfully placed one of the first Internet Protocol-based (IP) Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) phone calls on a live GSM(TM) network in the United States. This mobile milestone was accomplished using advanced wireless network infrastructure technology from Siemens, known as IMS@vantage, to deliver instant messaging, interactive mobile gaming, friend list/network presence detection, video telephony, Push and Talk over Cellular (PoC), and a variety of other advanced multimedia services.
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One of the most attractive features of IMS is that it allows a smooth evolution to third generation (3G) network infrastructure. Network operators with 2.5G infrastructure can take the first step to 3G by deploying IMS, thereby enabling a suite of powerful multimedia and multi-session applications. For example, IMS allows several Internet Protocol (IP) media streams in one session, enabling the integration of a voice call and an interactive gaming experience on a mobile device at the same time. The IMS platform is technology agnostic, allowing easy interoperability with a variety of technology platforms including GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WLAN, CDMA/1X and UMTS.
"The significance of this milestone is that Siemens is actively demonstrating its commitment to innovation and leadership in the mobile network infrastructure market. For example, we are using IMS as a platform to pioneer the standard implementation of Push and Talk over Cellular," said Joerg Lippert, senior vice president and general manager, Networks Division, Siemens Information and Communication Mobile LLC. "Additionally, our end-to- end product portfolio and integration capability can help wireless carriers enable their networks to deliver a full suite of 3G applications and services, thereby enhancing the mobile experience for end users."
To further demonstrate its wide array of network infrastructure technology, Siemens recently introduced its Wireless Solutions Showcase laboratory in its Boca Raton, Florida facility. This laboratory combines a dedicated development and support team with a standards-compliant service delivery ecosystem, which, for example, enables IMS/SIP, messaging and location-based applications.
ABOUT SIEMENS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION MOBILE
The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens mobile) is one of the world's leading full-line suppliers in the field of mobile communication, offering mobile phones, cordless phones, wireless modules and mobile infrastructure, as well as all radio and switching modules, consulting services and systems integration. The mobile communication arm of Siemens AG markets products and services in more than 120 countries, generating sales of euro 10 billion with a workforce of some 26,900 people in fiscal 2003 (September 30). Siemens mobile is the world market leader in prepaid solutions and digital cordless phones. You can access press releases, photographs and further information on the Internet at http://www.siemens-mobile.com/us.
ABOUT SIEMENS
Siemens AG , headquartered in Munich, is a leading global electronics and engineering company. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ 417,000 people in 192 countries and reported worldwide sales of $80.3 billion in fiscal 2003 (10/1/02 - 9/30/03). The United States is Siemens' largest market in the world, with 11 of Siemens' worldwide businesses headquartered here and annual sales of $16.6 billion in fiscal 2003. The Siemens companies in the U.S. employ approximately 65,000 people in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Corporate headquarters for Siemens' U.S. businesses are located in New York City. For more information: http://www.usa.siemens.com/.
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