The Regional Agreement Includes the Progressive Launch of the Service in
Telefónica Latin American Operations
MADRID--(Business Wire)--
Telefónica, one of the leading global telecommunications operator, has selected
the Conectel-Kodiak "Push and Talk" solution for deployment within their
operations in Latin America. Conectel will use Kodiak Networks` solution, and
will add their experience in marketing Telecommunications services throughout
the region.
As per the agreement, Telefónica will progressively launch the "Movistar
Movitalk" service in Latin America. This solution works as a "walkie talkie"
enabling instant calling to both individuals and predefined groups. Furthermore,
the service enjoys the added benefits of having broader coverage by virtue of
working over existing mobile networks and providing higher quality of service
(due to service delivery over the voice network).
The incorporation of Movistar Movitalk in Telefónica`s portfolio of services
presents a huge opportunity in the region due to the growing popularity of
community-oriented social networking applications, including presence and
messaging. With the addition of this service to its regional offer, Telefónica
will be the largest provider of "push and talk" services in Latin America.
The new service, now available in Ecuador and Peru, will be implemented today in
Mexico and progressively during the coming months in the other Latin America
countries where Telefónica is present.
Luis Miguel Gilpérez, Head of Mobile Business Telefónica Latin America, said,
"We continue to see growth in all our businesses and believe that Movistar
Movitalk will extend our leadership in the mobile market, given the growing
popularity of community-oriented applications in the region. Our customers
require more choices and advanced functionalities to satisfy their
communications needs and this service meets these demands."
"Kodiak is very pleased to be a technology partner with these leading companies.
This immediate, wide-spread deployment demonstrates the continued success of our
"push and talk" solution and differentiated service offerings," said John Vice,
President and CEO of Kodiak Networks.
Enrique García Viamonte, CEO of Conectel, said, "Push and talk has been proven
to increase customer loyalty. With this launch, Telefónica will accelerate the
growth of this solution in the region."
About Telefónica
Telefónica (www.telefonica.com) is one of largest telecommunications companies
in the world measured by market capitalization and number of clients worldwide.
Its activities focus primarily on fixed and mobile telephony with broadband as a
key tool for development of both businesses. It is present in 25 countries and
has a client base of 264 million accesses worldwide. Telefónica has a strong
presence in Spain, Europe and Latin America, where the company concentrates, its
growth strategy.
Telefónica has been present in Latin America for almost 20 years, a region where
today has over 160 million accesses. Telefónica is the leading operator in
Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru, and develops an important activity in other
key markets in the region such as Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Uruguay and Venezuela.
About Kodiak Networks
Kodiak Networks (www.kodiaknetworks.com) provides wireless operators with a
comprehensive mobile solutions portfolio proven to increase revenue, promote
group-based communications, and improve customer loyalty and retention. The
Kodiak Connected Portfolio is comprised of mobile solutions targeted at Business
and Consumer segments; an integrated mobile applications suite; and
client-based, clientless, and downloadable/pre-loadable user interfaces for open
OS and embedded devices. The Portfolio components are based on the Kodiak
Real-Time Exchange (RTX), a flexible, standard-based, multi-generational IMS
compliant platform, which easily scales from independent operators to
multinational carriers utilizing 2G or 3G networks. Kodiak customers span the
globe and include deployments in North America, Europe, India, Latin America and
Asia/Pacific.
About Conectel
Property of Telecomm Properties S.A. based in Panamá with offices in Caracas
(VEN.) and Fort Lauderdale (USA) and with strategic partners in Brazil, Chile,
Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala and México, Conectel is a company focused on
the development of new technologies in the wireless area. Conectel has expertise
in market development, having enjoyed more than 35 years promoting wireless
business and operations. Conectel is managed by international top professionals
with shareholders that include former executives of TELCEL-BELL SOUTH, UNISYS,
and EGC GROUP.
Kodiak Networks
Bruce Lawler, +1-972-665-0200
blawler@kodiaknetworks.com
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