Antepo introduces fully managed service for its mobile Instant Messaging solution

Antepo looks to increase adoption of XMPP-based Presence-aware mobile Messaging with ACCEPT(TM) eXpress, a fully managed and hosted service.

New York, NY - October 29th, 2002 -- Antepo today announces an initiative geared towards wireless carriers looking to provide end-users with rich and reliable Instant Messaging services. The offering, called ACCEPT(TM) eXpress, will debut in November, with year-end early-bird discounts.

"On one hand, carriers are under pressure to generate ARPU while containing their costs. One the other hand, messaging is the most successful mobile transaction." says Maxime Seguineau, Chairman and CEO. "ACCEPT(TM) eXpress saves carriers precious efforts and cuts through their internal inefficiencies. It can take months to deliver fully integrated services whereas ACCEPT(TM) eXpress guarantees a 2-4 weeks time-to-market for a fully-featured IM service."

ACCEPT(TM) eXpress runs on Antepo's leading software, ACCEPT(TM), and comes with the same performance, reliability and standards approach. Based on the XMPP protocol (commonly referred to as "Jabber"), it builds on Antepos proven track record with global telecommunication companies. ACCEPT(TM) eXpress comes with the additional comfort of being fully administered, managed and hosted. It offers built-in features that manage registration and provisioning to the service, while interfacing with carriers' Single Sign-On and SMS-C, all in a secure environment.

"There are no hidden costs; what you see is what you get." adds Maxime Seguineau. "Our software, your brand, plug-and-play."

ACCEPT(TM) eXpress also offers server-to-server interoperability with other XMPP communities, as well as the ability to generate billing records and usage statistics. Leveraging open notification, exchange and identification standards, it creates real-time mobile access to messaging and presence management and supports legacy handsets (WAP and SMS) and advanced device platforms (J2ME, Smartphone 2002 and PocketPC).

About Antepo
Antepo is a software solution vendor focused on enabling Presence-aware Real-Time Communication services. Antepo's flagship solution, ACCEPT(TM) (Advanced Converging Communications and Enhanced Presence for the Telecom) helps businesses improve end-user experience, enhance productivity and increase revenues through meaningful and profitable communication offerings.

Antepo is a global company headquartered in New York, New York with sales, marketing and business development offices in Paris, France and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For more information, please visit http://www.antepo.com

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