Ericsson: New business models possible for mobile broadband

July 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, Jul 14 (MARKET WIRE) —

* Telkomsel turns to Ericsson for cost-efficient data traffic management
Solution

* Better service offerings available to more than 86 million Indonesians,
based on their network use and needs

* Operator can handle traffic more efficiently, ensuring users get the
services they pay for, even during network peak hours

With more than 5 billion mobile subscriptions globally and traffic growth
skyrocketing, there is a critical need for operators to prioritize traffic
in the network and differentiate between subscribers so that each user
gets the speed, access and quality they are paying for. Now Indonesia’s
leading operator Telkomsel has taken action by being the first to
introduce a new Dynamic End-to-End Policy Control solution enabling
service differentiation for their 86 million subscribers. The solution
will be delivered by Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC).

Telkomsel’s efficient utilization of radio and transport networks will be
enhanced through deployment of the policy control solution. Ericsson’s
data traffic management solution design is based on the principles of
supply and demand where available capacity is shared according to
subscribers’ different policy agreements. Data traffic is prioritized so
that higher-paying subscribers get access, high speed and quality even
during network peak hours, while other users receive different priority.

Sarwoto Atmosutarno, President Director of Telkomsel, says: “As traffic is
growing with more capacity-demanding services and higher download speeds,
we must adjust to our users’ different expectations and needs. With our
new solution, subscribers will be able to choose a pricing option that
best suits their individual needs, depending on what services or
applications they’re using and how much they’re willing to pay.”

Johan Wibergh, head of Ericsson’s Business Unit Networks, says: “The
competition is intensifying, and operators need to ensure that users get
the quality of service that they expect and are willing to pay for. By
customizing the pricing plan for each specific user segment, Telkomsel
will improve their operations and business, and most likely attract even
more subscribers.”

Ericsson is the supplier and prime system integrator of the complete
Dynamic End-to-End Policy Control solution which is verified for a
multi-vendor core and radio network environment. Ericsson’s Dynamic
End-to-End Policy Control solution is compliant with the 3GPP standard
and allows for a smooth migration to the next generation of mobile
broadband, based on LTE technology.

Notes to editors:

Our multimedia content is available at the broadcast room:
www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room

Ericsson is the world’s leading
provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the
leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for
networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the leading position in
managed services. The company’s portfolio comprises mobile and fixed
network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and
multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry.
The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with
feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the “prime driver in an
all-communicating world” through innovation, technology, and sustainable
business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 80,000 employees
generated revenue of SEK 206.5 billion (USD 27.1 billion) in 2009. Founded
in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on
OMX NASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.

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Phone: +46 10 719 69 92
E-mail: media.relations@ericsson.com

Ericsson Investor Relations
Phone: +46 10 719 00 00
E-mail: investor.relations@ericsson.com

About Telkomsel:

Telkomsel is the largest cellular operator in Indonesia with more than 86
million customers and 31 thousands base transmitter towers spread
nationwide. Telkomsel is owned by PT Telkom (65%) and SingTel (35%).

In line with its focus to lead the Indonesian cellular telecommunication
industry entering the era of mobile broadband, Telkomsel has consistently
implementing technology roadmap of 3G, HSDPA, HSPA+, and is currently
testing the implementation of Long Term Evolution (LTE). At present,
Telkomsel HSDPA has been deployed in 24 cities across Indonesia.
www.telkomsel.com

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Ericsson: New business models possible for mobile broadband

July 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Telkomsel turns to Ericsson for cost-efficient data traffic management solution

*

Better service offerings available to more than 86 million Indonesians, based on their
network use and needs

*

Operator can handle traffic more efficiently, ensuring users get the services they pay
for, even during network peak hours

With more than 5 billion mobile subscriptions globally and traffic growth skyrocketing,
there is a critical need for operators to prioritize traffic in the network and
differentiate between subscribers so that each user gets the speed, access and quality
they are paying for. Now Indonesia’s leading operator Telkomsel has taken action by
being the first to introduce a new Dynamic End-to-End Policy Control solution enabling
service differentiation for their 86 million subscribers. The solution will be delivered
by Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC).

Telkomsel’s efficient utilization of radio and transport networks will be enhanced
through deployment of the policy control solution. Ericsson’s data traffic management
solution design is based on the principles of supply and demand where available capacity
is shared according to subscribers’ different policy agreements. Data traffic is
prioritized so that higher-paying subscribers get access, high speed and quality even
during network peak hours, while other users receive different priority.

Sarwoto Atmosutarno, President Director of Telkomsel, says: “As traffic is growing with
more capacity-demanding services and higher download speeds, we must adjust to our
users’ different expectations and needs. With our new solution, subscribers will be able
to choose a pricing option that best suits their individual needs, depending on what
services or applications they’re using and how much they’re willing to pay.”

Johan Wibergh, head of Ericsson’s Business Unit Networks, says: “The competition is
intensifying, and operators need to ensure that users get the quality of service that
they expect and are willing to pay for. By customizing the pricing plan for each
specific user segment, Telkomsel will improve their operations and business, and most
likely attract even more subscribers.”

Ericsson is the supplier and prime system integrator of the complete Dynamic End-to-End
Policy Control solution which is verified for a multi-vendor core andradio network
environment. Ericsson’s Dynamic End-to-End Policy Control solution is compliant with the
3GPP standard and allows for a smooth migration to the next generation of mobile
broadband, based on LTE technology.

Notes to editors:

Our multimedia content is available at the broadcast room:
www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room http://www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room

Ericsson is the world’s leading provider of technology and services to telecom
operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides
support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the leading position in
managed services. The company’s portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network
infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for
operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint
ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the “prime driver in an all-communicating
world” through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in
175 countries, more than 80,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 206.5 billion (USD
27.1 billion) in 2009. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden,
Ericsson is listed on OMX NASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.

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Ericsson Corporate Public & Media Relations
Phone: +46 10 719 69 92
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Ericsson Investor Relations
Phone: +46 10 719 00 00
E-mail: investor.relations@ericsson.com mailto:investor.relations@ericsson.com

About Telkomsel:
Telkomsel is the largest cellular operator in Indonesia with more than 86 million
customers and 31 thousands base transmitter towers spread nationwide. Telkomsel is owned
by PT Telkom (65%) and SingTel (35%).

In line with its focus to lead the Indonesian cellular telecommunication industry
entering the era of mobile broadband, Telkomsel has consistently implementing technology
roadmap of 3G, HSDPA, HSPA+, and is currently testing the implementation of Long Term
Evolution (LTE). At present, Telkomsel HSDPA has been deployed in 24 cities across
Indonesia. www.telkomsel.com http://www.telkomsel.com/

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De La Rue Provides Second-Generation ePassport for Malta

July 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

LONDON, July 6, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — De La Rue Identity Systems, a world expert in secure government identity solutions, announced that Malta’s new upgraded ePassport system with Extended Access Control (EAC) capability went live on 28th June. This new solution delivers a higher level of security and access control, in accordance with the EU regulation for all Schengen Member States, for the addition of a second biometric – two fingerprints – to the data already stored on the chip. Its delivery is a key milestone in the Government’s ongoing strategic identity management plan.

Fully integrated with Malta’s existing National Identity Management System (NIDMS), EAC capability is being launched initially in Malta and Gozo and will be rolled out across all embassy sites by the end of the year. De La Rue’s EAC capability is a technically advanced solution and follows on from the go-live in September 2008 of the Island’s original ePassport system. All elements have been specifically designed to meet necessary software development and integration needs, whilst also providing and linking the ePassport, border control, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and ID systems together. The ePassport application and issuance process continues to use De La Rue’s sophisticated MIDIS(TM) software for enrolment, book personalisation , quality assurance and issuance.

EAC protects the ePassport’s sensitive second biometric via a process of authentication and by only granting access to authorised passport readers. It is this PKI foundation that allows ePassports to be read solely at immigration control stations, making it even more difficult for criminals who seek access to the data for purposes of counterfeit or fraud.

The Hon. Austin Gatt, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications (MITC) said “Malta is very proud to be issuing second-generation ePassports. This is a technically advanced solution that will ensure Malta remains at the forefront of national identity systems. It will also make sure our citizens carry passports which are among the most secure and prestigious in the world today.”

James Thorburn, Managing Director, De La Rue Identity Systems commented “De La Rue is delighted to have had this opportunity to deliver the latest stage in the Government of Malta’s eGovernment programme. The EAC functionality which we have provided puts Malta amongst the most advanced states in the world for ePassport capability and security. We are honoured to be the suppliers in this ongoing programme, being able to provide the necessary scalability, reliability and performance required by our customers.”

Notes to Editors:
About De La Rue Identity Systems

1. We only deliver government specific identity solutions, working
collaboratively with customers in every continent.

2. We produced our first identity document in 1915. Now with an enviable
global footprint, Identity Systems has successfully worked with more
than 65 different countries since 2005, implementing over 100
national schemes aroundthe world.

3. Our projects are at the forefront of identity document and system
innovation – for example from October 2010 we are producing the
U.K.’s new ePassport, we have produced the New York State driver’s
licence for 14 years which is reputed to be the most secure licence
in the United States and we are also producing East Africa’s first
eID for Rwanda.

4. In 2008 De La Rue Identity Systems opened the world’s first dedicated
and purpose built ePassport research and production facility.

5. De La Rue has delivered the passport solution to Malta since 1997 and
the driving licence since 2001.

6. Backed by many years experience in designing and producing passports,
Identity Systems experts act as advisers to ICAO and ISO, helping to
define global passport standards and electronic infrastructure.

7. We have also contributed to the activities of other international
organisations including: Interpol, the United Nations, the
International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Organization for
security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Comite
Interamericano Contra el Terrorismo (CICTE).

About De La Rue

De La Rue is the world’s largest commercial security printer and papermaker, involved in the production of over 150 national currencies and a wide range of security documents such as passports, authentication labels and fiscal stamps. The Company is a leading provider of cash sorting equipment and software solutions to central banks, helping them to reduce the cost of handling cash. De La Rue also pioneers new technologies in government identity solutions for national identification, driver’s licence and passport issuing schemes. De La Rue employs over 4,000 people worldwide and is a member of the FTSE 250.

http://www.delarue.com

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Telenor: Telenor Norway with extensive technology modernisation

June 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

(Fornebu, 16 June 2010) Telenor Norway is implementing powerful measures to renew the IS
area in the company.By simplifying and making changes to the supplier side, Telenor is
improving supplier management, with major gains in the form of efficiency, quality and
flexibility.

Telenor Norway is reducing the number of IS providers considerably, and the new solution
is based on two key providers for maintenance and development. Capgemini and Tata
Consultancy Services are the two parties chosen.

“By implementing this measure we are making the entire operation of the IS area more
efficient and modern, thus enabling us to reach our customers more quickly with our
products and services,” says Ragnar Kårhus, CEO in Telenor Norway. “We are making the
necessary adaptations to provide our customers with improved and more innovative
services in relation to capacity, speed and stability, as well as better quality in both
voice and data, and to facilitate current demands for accessibility,” Kårhus continues.

Telenor is a global company with major and, at times, complex IS projects. Reducing the
number of parties involved lessens the number of sources of error, thereby considerably
improving quality assurance. In turn, this will serve to strengthen the competitiveness
and market position of Telenor.

This transition will take place over time. In order to ensure an orderly and controlled
transition, the implementation of changes will stretch over a period of one to two
years.

“This affords us more effective administration and development, and frees up resources
to modernise the IS portfolio. Modernisation entails competence development among our
employees, and the changes we are making now will not result in any surplus,” says
Ragnar Kårhus.

Both Capgemini and Tata Consultancy Service are major, global players possessing a high
level of competence in most IS areas. They also have a presence in the majority of the
markets Telenor operates in.

“Our customers’ demands of us as a technology company are becoming tougher, and
modernising the IS area is imperative. A great deal of the competence needed must be
obtained externally; concurrently we will also have a strong focus on improving the
competence of and developing our own employees. Several of our employees will also be
afforded the opportunity to travel abroad through this project, and in this way exchange
knowledge within different specialist areas,” concludes Ragnar Kårhus.

For further information, please contact:

Anders Krokan, Information Manager, Telenor, tel. (+47) 952 09 037,
anders.krokan@telenor.com mailto:anders.krokan@telenor.com

Gunilla Resare, Director of Communication and Marketing, Capgemini Norge AS,

tel. (+47) 450 02 542 gunilla.resare@capgemini.com mailto:gunilla.resare@capgemini.com

Suzanna Norberg, Nordic Marketing and Communications Manager, Tata Consultancy Services,
tel. (+46) 701 043 747, suzanna.norberg@tcs.com mailto:suzanna.norberg@tcs.com

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FDI Collateral Management Introduces New Solution for Outsourcing Vehicle Title Requests

June 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(Business Wire)–
FDI Collateral Management is pleased to announce the release of its new
consumer-facing solution for processing vehicle title requests. Created
specifically to meet the needs of financial institutions, mytitlesupport.com is
an Internet-based service that allows lenders to outsource the vehicle title
requests they currently field from borrowers, dealers, lenders, and other third
parties.

The first service of its kind, mytitlesupport.com transfers the management,
support, and fulfillment of requests for items such as duplicate titles and lien
satisfactions to FDI, which supplements its Web-driven processing with
traditional call center support. The result is significant cost and time savings
for lenders who are now able to outsource the labor-intensive and time-consuming
process of handling these requests.

“FDI is excited by the positive market reaction to mytitlesupport.com,” states
FDI President, Chris Hodge. “Mytitlesupport.com enables lenders to outsource
what tends to be a specialized and time-consuming support activity, thereby
reducing their own workload at substantial cost savings.”

“It`s rewarding when you introduce a service offering that all participants
benefit from,” he continues. “In the case of mytitlesupport.com, those benefits
are threefold: the requestor receives timely information; the lender is able to
reduce costs and free up resources; and FDI is able to expand its service
offerings to lenders.”

Because FDI is the nation`s leading provider of title administration services,
lenders can be confident their customers are receiving the knowledgeable support
and expeditious results that only a company specializing in vehicle title
processing and management can offer. “The design and development of the
mytitlesupport.com service was the direct result of listening to our clients
express interest in outsourcing other title-related customer support
activities,” said FDI`s EVP and Product Manager, Bev DeVine. “We realized that
servicing title requests was not only labor-intensive, but it also created an
expense for financial institutions that they had no real way of recovering.”

Outsourcing title requests through mytitlesupport.com allows financial
institutions to reduce administration costs and reallocate existing resources to
focus on core business activities. By collecting service fees from requestors,
lenders can also take advantage of the opportunity to turn what was an
unrecoverable business expense into a cost recovery opportunity.

Highlights of the mytitlesupport.com service include:

* A customized entry point branded with the financial institution`s logo
* Both online and call center support
* Multiple electronic payment options
* Receipts issued to both the requestor and the lender
* The ability to satisfy requests for lien satisfaction and duplicate title on
paid-off accounts
* Requestor activity monitoring through online reports

Mytitlesupport.com is FDI`s latest effort to make title administration easier
for the vehicle lending industry. To learn more about mytitlesupport.com – or
for more information on FDI`s other service options, please contact Bev Devine
at (916) 730-4230 or bdevine@fdielt.com.

FDI, a wholly owned subsidiary of triVIN, Inc., is the nation`s leading provider
of integrated paper and electronic vehicle collateral solutions for automotive
lenders. These capabilities have helped over 2,400 lienholders reduce costs and
improve customer satisfaction.For further information, please visit
www.fdielt.com.

TriVIN provides manual and electronic solutions that streamline motor vehicle
credentialing for all sectors of the automobile industry throughout the
nation.To learn more about triVIN`s cutting-edge solutions, call 800.876.2312,
email maudette@trivininc.com, or visit www.trivin.com.

American Capital, Ltd., the primary equity holder of triVIN, is a publicly
traded private equity firm and global asset manager.Founded in 1986, American
Capital has $12 billion in capital resources under management and eight offices
in the U.S., Europe and Asia.For further information, please refer to
www.americancapital.com.

FDI Collateral Management
Bev DeVine, 916-730-4230
EVP and Product Manager
Cliff Thompson, 248-762-6690
EVP, Business Development

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Harvey Norman Automates Purchase Order Process With Sterling Business Integration Suite

April 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

DALLAS, TX, Apr 14 (MARKET WIRE) —
Sterling Commerce Customer Connection — Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc
(NYSE: T) company, today announced that Harvey Norman Holdings Limited
[HVN], Australia’s leading retailer of computer and electrical products,
has deployed Sterling Collaboration Network to automate all purchase
orders exchanged between franchises and suppliers. Sterling Collaboration
Network, part of Sterling Business Integration Suite, is an
integration-as-a-service (IaaS) offering that enables Harvey Norman
franchisees to connect with suppliers, even those who are not using
electronic data interchange (EDI). By moving its purchase order process
to near real-time, Harvey Norman franchisees can expedite order
processing, reduced lead-time in franchised stores and streamline supply
chain operations.

“In the past, franchisees had to print and then fax their purchase orders
to suppliers, but now with our new solution for EDI, we have automated
the entire purchase order process,” said Gordon Nugent, eCommerce
Business Development Manager, Harvey Norman. “This will greatly benefit
the supplier community as they will have guaranteed order delivery in
near real-time. In addition to saving franchisees time, money and
streamlining the supply chain, the new solution frees up time for
franchisee staff to do what they do best — service their customers.”

A long-standing Sterling Integrator customer, Harvey Norman recently
upgraded to version 5.0, to take advantage of the B2B supplier
on-boarding capability. With Sterling Collaboration Network now added to
the mix, Harvey Norman is working to quickly on-board over 2,000
suppliers so they can trade electronically using their new EDI system.
Harvey Norman expects the process will generate benefits including
quicker processing of orders which translate to shorter lead-times in
franchised stores, a reduced impact on the environment as there is a
reduction in printed purchase orders and an automation of manual tasks
which will save hundreds of hours of labour across franchised stores.

Harvey Norman selected Sterling Commerce after an exhaustive RFP process.
Known for its energetic, positive and entrepreneurial spirit, Harvey
Norman is known as a retail destination for electrical, computers and
communications, small appliances, furniture, bedding, home improvement,
lighting, carpet, and flooring products. In the past twelve years Harvey
Norman has expanded its presence with stores in Malaysia, Singapore,
Slovenia, Ireland and New Zealand.

“Most electrical and IT suppliers in this part of the world are already
EDI-ready, but Harvey Norman will have the advantage by automating its
other suppliers, especially in the furniture and lighting industry, which
have been slower to adopt electronic trading,” said Michael Vulcan,
Managing Director, Sterling Commerce, Australia & New Zealand. “We are
pleased to support Harvey Norman by helping to educate and automate its
many regional suppliers.”

Sterling Integrator and Sterling Collaboration Network are part of the
Sterling Business Integration Suite, an end-to-end solution that
addresses the critical challenges of B2B integration and secure managed
file transfer. The Suite helps to connect people, systems, and technology
to enable the seamless and secure integration of critical business
processes.

About Sterling Commerce
Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc (NYSE: T)
company, helps companies optimise and transform their Business
Collaboration Network to accelerate revenues and reduce costs. Sterling
Commerce provides more than 18,000 customers worldwide applications and
integration solutions to connect, communicate and collaborate inside and
outside their enterprise. More information can be found at
www.sterlingcommerce.com.

For more information, contact:
Julie Redard, Sterling Commerce, (978) 513-6386, Julie_Redard@stercomm.com
Jamie Leicht, Fleishman-Hillard, (619) 237-7711, jamiemarie.leicht@fleishman.com

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Advanced Functionality of Proficy CIMPLICITY 8.1 Enables Lower Cost of Ownership, Regulatory Compliance and Faster Development

April 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

GE Intelligent Platforms software solution continues to facilitate good
manufacturing practices for sustainable competitive advantage
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.–(Business Wire)–
GE Intelligent Platforms today announced the availability of an upgrade to its
industry standard Proficy software CIMPLICITY, version 8.1, a visualization and
control solution used in variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Discrete
Manufacturing, Power Generation, Marine and Energy industries. The new solution
features programming enhancements, regulatory compliance tools and an innovative
alarm association feature, in addition to full compatibility with GE`s
CIMPLICITY GlobalView allowing web access to this powerful HMI/SCADA solution.

“With more than 25 years in the field, CIMPLICITY customers are always pushing
for lower costs of implementation,” said Gimmi Filice, Product Manager for GE`s
Proficy CIMPLICITY product. “This new version delivers key new additions to
CIMPLICITY`s objects and classes, enabling programmers and engineers to develop
faster and maintain complex systems easier achieving a sustainable competitive
advantage and ultimately a lower cost of ownership.”

CIMPLICITY 8.1 introduces enhancements that enable more flexible classes to
speed new product development and lower the total cost of maintaining
large-scale systems. “Classes are powerful components when developing,” Filice
continued. “They are basically the blueprints programmers use when creating
templates for CIMPLICITY, and the enhancements we are introducing today further
extends the ability to use templates in applications so they can be deployed
more quickly. Classes also enable users to accomplish mass updates across an
entire system, driving down maintenance costs.”

Standards compliance, regulatory penalty avoidance and good manufacturing
practices are supported as CIMPLICITY 8.1 introduces a new change approval
feature that enables an electronic signature before allowing setpoint changes,
recording results to an audit trail, with commenting capability. A change
approval system, or e-signature, enables CIMPLICITY to be used in a wider
variety of applications and is commonly used for helping meet 21 CFR part 11,
NERC and FERC regulations. In addition, CIMPLICITY 8.1 brings a new ability to
perform root cause analysis enabling instant alarm analytics for quick operator
resolution.

CIMPLICITY 8.1 also delivers full compatibility with CIMPLICITY GlobalView
enabling a full-featured client within a browser providing expanded application
usage and mobilization of workforce enabling support for hundreds of
simultaneous users and expanding the application within the plant or across the
globe. In addition, the new product offers compatibility with the legacy
Microsoft platforms and applicable Proficy products.

“Proficy CIMPLICITY 8.1 is another example of GE`s ongoing commitment to the
CIMPLICITY HMI/SCADA platform,” said Claire Cerrato, General Manager Automation
Software for GE Intelligent Platforms. “We are consistently bringing this
solution forward to address the ongoing needs of the current and future user
communities.”

For more information: www.ge-ip.com/cimplicity.

About GE Intelligent Platforms

GE Intelligent Platforms [NYSE:GE] is an experienced high-performance technology
company and a global provider of software, hardware, services, and expertise in
automation and embedded computing. We offer a unique foundation of agile and
reliable technology providing customers a sustainable competitive advantage in
the industries they serve, including energy, water, consumer packaged goods,
government & defense, and telecommunications. GE Intelligent Platforms is
headquartered in Charlottesville, VA. For more information, visit www.ge-ip.com.

Proficy is a registered trademark of GE Intelligent Platforms. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Elli Holman
GE Intelligent Platforms
+1 508-698-7456
elli.holman@ge.com

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Philips Respironics and Cinterion Wireless Modules Win Prestigious GSMA Award for Best Embedded Mobile End-to-End Service

March 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

MURRYSVILLE, Pa. & MUNICH–(Business Wire)–
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG) (AEX:PHI) and Cinterion Wireless Modules,
the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules,
announced today that the Philips Respironics System One sleep therapy solution
won the prestigious Best Embedded End-to-End Service Award, part of the GSMA`s
Embedded Mobile Competition. The M2M solution integrates one of Cinterion`s
award-winningEvolution Platform modules and, for the first time, marries
mobility and reliable two-way wireless communications with significant
advancements in sleep apnea therapy to help millions of patients and their
healthcare providers who must meet rigorous new reporting standards. The device
currently operates on the nPhase AT&T network in the U.S. and will roll out in
markets around the world over the coming year.

Sleep apnea is a potentially life threatening condition that occurs when a
person repeatedly stops breathing during sleep. System One provides treatment by
delivering a specific flow of pressurized air through a mask to keep the airway
open. The new solution integrates Cinterion`s award-winning TC65i module to
enable two-way, anywhere wireless communication between the patient`s device and
doctor. The Cinterion module sends sophisticated patient breathing data from the
device to a secure EncoreAnywhere Web-based platform. Physicians log on to
EncoreAnywhere to obtain timely, detailed breathing reports and respond with
prescription air pressure changes sent instantly over-the-air to the device
providing immediate patient relief. Cinterion`s TC65i module provides on-board
memory to store reports that detail every breath a patient takes for up to five
days. In addition, the system provides storage capacity for six months of
chronologically arranged compliance data necessary for reimbursement from
healthcare providers.

“Philips Respironics and Cinterion Wireless Modules were selected for the joint
Best Embedded End-to-End Service Award because of their collaborative effort to
bring wireless M2M innovation to the healthcare sector,” said Alex Sinclair,
chief technology officer at the GSMA. “System One sleep therapy delivers cost
effective patient care and improved treatment efficiency and, along with the
GSMA`s Embedded Mobile Competition, encourages partnerships between mobile
network operators and medical equipment manufacturers to drive exciting wireless
growth in the healthcare sector.”

The GSMA Embedded Mobile Competition recognizes new and innovative devices and
services used in key vertical markets to encourage innovation and partnerships.
Judges from mobile network operators and industry analysts selected the winners
based on innovation, functionality, business models, market potential and
contribution towards developing a strong M2M ecosystem.

“This award is proof of our vision of working together with industry leading
Cinterion to meet today`s healthcare challenges with smart technology solutions
that enable improved care,” says Donald Spence, CEO of Philips Home Healthcare
Solutions. “In designing System One, we took a smarter approach to sleep
management by adding mobility and immediate two-way communications to create our
most sophisticated sleep therapy system available today.”

“Philips Respironics and Cinterion have set a new industry standard for
intelligent, effective treatment,” said Norbert Muhrer, CEO, Cinterion Wireless
Modules. “The telehealth vertical market is poised for enormous growth and
wireless network operators are realizing the tremendous opportunity to add
dedicated new users and revenue without overloading networks. This award
demonstrates Cinterion`s commitment to developing smart worldwide M2M technology
that contributes to improved patient well-being and continued business growth -
for the wireless industry and the vertical markets we serve.”

For more information, please visit:
www.respironicssleeptherapysystems.respironics.com

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a
diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people`s lives
through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and
lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric
solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of
“sense and simplicity”. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs
approximately 116,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales
of US$32.3 billion in 2009, the company is a market leader in cardiac care,
acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new
lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and
pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming,
portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at
www.philips.com/newscenter.

About Cinterion Wireless Modules

Cinterion Wireless Modules is the worldwide leading supplier of cellular
machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and combines unparalleled M2M
engineering expertise and localized worldwide customer support with a strong
portfolio of high-quality GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSPA products. Cinterion is
a reliable partner and valued by many vertical market customers for its
award-winning modules which enable machines, equipment and vehicles to
communicate over wireless networks helping enterprises dramatically cut costs
and increase productivity and efficiency. Cinterion products are carrier and FTA
approved and used for industries including remote maintenance and control;
metering; payment systems; routers and gateways; security systems; healthcare;
automotive and eToll; tracking and tracing; environmental monitoring and more.
The firm`s global headquarters are in Munich, Germany with sales and support
offices in local markets around the world. For more information, please visit:
www.cinterion.com.

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Philips Respironics
Maryellen Bizzack, +1 724-387-5006
maryellen.bizzack@philips.com
or
Cinterion Wireless Modules GmbH
Nadine Steinmetz, +49 (89) 21029 9216
nadine.steinmetz@cinterion.com
or
LPI Communications for CWM
Ellen Lynch, +1 415-225-2240
ellen@lpicommunications.com

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Avaya GlobalConnect sees business in newer verticals

May 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Mumbai, May 20 (ANI/Business Wire India): Avaya GlobalConnect, India’s leading enterprise business communications solutions provider today unveiled its strategic roadmap in India for 2009.

The company announced its renewed focus on technology solutions for the BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Hospitality and other verticals.

Aiding this move is the introduction of Avaya’s new technology solution, Avaya AuraT, a breakthrough architecture that easily integrates communications across multi-vendor, multi-location and multi-modal businesses.

Anil Nair, the newly appointed Managing Director of Avaya GlobalConnect, said on the occasion, “Our strategy of verticalization is of course helping us reach out to more domestic customers and expand our market base. This market traction is now fuelled by the fact that in the current economic downturn, Avaya Aura protects investments made, simplifies complex multi-vendor networks, reduces infrastructure costs and quickly delivers voice, video, messaging, presence and web applications to employees everywhere.”

This announcement coincides with Avaya GlobalConnect’s biggest annual three-day customer event iComm 2009 being held in Mumbai from May 20-22, 2009. This will serve as a perfect platform for vendors and customers to connect and demonstrate technology and solutions that spell business benefits to enterprises.

iComm 2009 will also showcase the new solution Avaya Aura among other emerging technology solutions and trends in customer service for enterprises across verticals. It will give industry professionals a real-time experience of the power of communications solutions and technology.

Avaya GlobalConnect has been recognized as the Market Leader for Enterprise Telephony and Contact Centers for seven years in a row by Frost and Sullivan. A subsidiary of Avaya Inc., the company has maintained leadership in other areas as well including Unified Communications. (ANI)

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‘US-Pak-Afghan summit did not produce any new solution’

May 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, May 11 (ANI): The trilateral Afghan-Pak-US summit did not produce any new solutions or significant policy initiatives for the ongoing conflict with al-Qaeda and the Taliban, according to a leading US based news daily.

The Washington Times warned the Obama Administration against repeating President Kennedy’s mistake of ordering a military coup in Vietnam and then getting sucked into the war in Pakistan.

In an editorial, the newspaper said Obama made the US relationship with Pakistan needlessly complicated with his statements at his April 29 press conference that implied he would prefer a return to military rule in Islamabad. This, at least, was the impression many in Pakistan took away.

“The trilateral summit did not produce any new solutions or significant policy initiatives for the ongoing conflict with Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Thus far, there is little discernible difference between the Obama and the Bush Administration policies, except that Obama seems more willing to draw the US into Pakistan’s internal affairs.

“Shaheen Sehbai wrote in Pakistan’s News International that Obama’s ‘candid, frank, almost brutal’ comments regarding Mr Zardari reflected ‘the broader thinking in Washington that the Army probably is a better option’ for rule in that country,’ the paper said.

“This view was bolstered by reports that General David H Petraeus, the commander of US Central Command, told Obama Administration officials and US lawmakers that the Pakistan military was ‘superior’ to the civilian government and that Pakistan had to act decisively against the Taliban in the next two weeks if it was to survive,” The News quoted the US daily, as saying.

In the week since those comments, Pakistan essentially has declared war on the Taliban and begun an effective counter-offensive against extremist forces moving toward the capital, The News reported. (ANI)

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Brown backtracks, agrees to introduce new policy on Gurkhas

May 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, May 7 (ANI): British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has promised actress Joanna Lumley a new policy on Gurkha residence rights by the end of the month.

“The meeting was extremely positive. He is wholly supportive of the Gurkha cause. He is going to come up with a new solution by the end of this month. I trust him. I rely on him. And I know that he has now taken this matter into his own hands and so today is a very good day,” The Telegraph quoted Lumley, as saying after her meeting with Brown.

She said: “He promised he would do all he can… I do trust the Prime Minister. I know him very slightly personally and I find him to be a man of integrity. I think this is now in his hands. It has been in many people’s hands. It has been bandied around from the Ministry of Defence to the Home Office and all kinds of different people have been dealing with it.”

“Now, I feel we have got the head man, the man at the top, the leader of our entire nation and I feel absolutely confident he is going to do the right think for the Gurkhas.”

She said she and Brown did not go into the detail of the cost during their meeting. (ANI)

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