Sonim Selects Solid Autonomic Data Management Platform for Standards-based Push-To-Talk Solution

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, Oct. 2 -- Solid Information Technology Corp., the first provider of an Autonomic Data Management Platform, today announced that it was selected by Sonim Technologies as the embedded data manager for its standards-based Instant Communications Solution (ICS). Sonim is the application leader in enabling todays wireless data networks to deliver high-margin voice services such as Push-To-Talk (PTT).

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) October 3, 2003 --The next generation of IP-based voice applications offer subscribers with rich, personalized features seamlessly integrated with the existing carrier-grade service offerings," said Wade Vesey, chief marketing officer of Sonim Technologies. Solids sophisticated data management platform has made it much simpler and faster for us to develop best-of-breed Push-To-Talk solutions for mobile operators."

The Solid Autonomic Data Management Platform manages the control data in the Sonim ICS, providing carrier-grade high availability. At the core of the platform is a pair of streamlined relational database management systems, with standard interfaces enabling fast customization and integration. The platform is closely integrated within Sonims solution, moving data automatically, reliably and recoverably between all elements. Its unique hybrid in-memory/on-disk design helps achieve the superior Push-To-Talk performance at a compelling low cost of ownership.

Sonims ICS product is a shining example of the benefits our customers derive from adopting an autonomic data management solution," said Jussi Harvela, president and chief executive officer of Solid Information Technology. Our in-memory technology gives them the data management speed they require, SmartFlow gives them the data distribution they need, and our high availability solution gives them the reliability they demand. We are pleased to be the provider of the data manager embedded in this solution, enabling the first standards-based Push-To-Talk experience."

About Sonim Technologies, Inc.
Sonim Technologies enables todays GSM and CDMA wireless data networks to deliver high-margin voice services. This standards-based solution provides real-time communication services such as Push-To-Talk that combine the flexibility of mobile messaging with the ease-of-use of voice. The end-to-end, IP-based solution creates significant new revenue streams and delivers superior 'return on bandwidth for mobile operators. Sonim is headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., with offices in Italy and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit the companys web site at www.sonimtech.com.

About Solid Autonomic Data Management Platform
The Solid Autonomic Data Management Platform is the first example of a data management solution that assures developers the data will take care of itself. The Solid platform supports the creation of applications that are self-configuring, self-healing, self-optimizing and self-protecting. The Solid Autonomic Data Management Platform is a software suite made up of three tightly coupled components:
· A pair of embeddable, lightweight, high-speed database management systems,
· A carrier-grade high-availability hot-standby option, and
· Asynchronous data distribution technology.
This optimized combination is encapsulated in a low-maintenance framework to create an easy-to-manage platform that can take care of sophisticated data management needs in complex environments like network infrastructure applications running on blade servers. Solid customers realize dramatically reduced cost of development and reduced time to market. Their customers see a compellingly low total cost of ownership (TCO).

About Solid
Solid Information Technology Corp. delivers the first next-generation Autonomic Data Management Platform. Built on a sophisticated architectural foundation, Solids solutions power inherently distributed applications in the network infrastructure, telematics, digital content delivery and retail applications. Small and large visionary companies including EMC, Hewlett-Packard, Lantern Communications, Nokia, Nortel, Turin Networks and Watercove Networks use Solid technology in their solutions to build high-performance, fault-tolerant, and scalable smart applications. Solid is a privately held company with worldwide headquarters in Mountain View, California. The company also has regional offices in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. For more information, visit the Solid web site at www.solidtech.com.

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