Wataniya selects Jinny Software SMSC Release 3.0

3GSM World Congress, Cannes, France 14th February, 2005 - Leading vendor of messaging platforms, Jinny Software, today announced that the Kuwaiti wireless operator Wataniya has given its seal of approval to Jinny SMSC R3.0, the vendor's latest SMSC software release. The upgrade is a testimony to the strong partnership between the two companies and Wataniya's intention of future-proofing its Short Message Service for its expanding customer base.

Release 3.0 of the Jinny Short Message Service Centre introduces a range of new features that address both marketing and operational demands of wireless network operators worldwide. One significant advantage is that the SMSC can be distributed on a geographical basis, allowing an operator to generate savings. For instance, signalling hardware can be deployed close to the switches, removing the cost of carrying SMS traffic over the SS7 network.

Franco Ricotta, Wataniya's CTO, said: "Jinny has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to the customer, by providing feature-rich, reliable messaging platforms that have an excellent roadmap for the future. Wataniya is extremely pleased that Jinny is able to address our growing messaging requirements".

"The upgrade provides Wataniya with the infrastructure it needs to meet future growt"added Jinny Software.s Commercial Director, Declan O'Mahony. "There are many new operational features in this release that ensure that Wataniya has a highly stable and performant platform for delivery of SMS-based value-added services".

In terms of messaging capacity, the new release offers exceptional flexibility to support growing networks. Additional signalling and message capacity can be added to the SMSC as and when it is needed. In this way, the smallest system can be expanded to meet growing demand without the need for costly and risky hardware replacement. "The new release of our SMSC introduces an extra dimension to our solution", noted O'Mahony. "The ability to deploy an entry-level system that can be easily and economically expanded to meet any level of demand brings greater value to the Operator. Investment can be spread over time and in phase with growth. Furthermore, new capacity can be delivered wherever it is needed in the network".

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About Wataniya Telecom:

Launched in December 1999, Wataniya Telecom has been a driving force in increasing the mobile communications market penetration in Kuwait to over 73 percent of the population.

With operations in Kuwait, Northern Iraq, Tunisia and Algeria, Wataniya Telecom is actively expanding its presence within the MENA (Middle East North Africa) region. Serving over 2 million customers in its operations, Wataniya Telecom has built its success on a customer focused strategy based on the philosophy that everything the company does must bring it closer to its customers. The Company provides a wide range of leading edge wireless voice and data services delivered with high quality and designed to meet customer requirements.

For Media Inquiries:

Wataniya Telecom
Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Balool, PR Manager, Wataniya Telecom (NMTC)
PO Box 613 , Safat 13007 , Kuwait
Tel: (965) 243 5500 Fax: (965) 242 3369

About Jinny Software:

Delivering high quality messaging platforms is Jinny Software’s core competency. Jinny platforms deliver more messages per second and offer a higher return on investment for mobile network operators worldwide, than similar solutions currently available. Solutions are specifically tailored to each mobile operator's requirements. Its product range is built to open standards and designed with the clear intention to enable mobile network operators' increase their profits from messaging traffic.

Jinny Software operates internationally from its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and regional headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Jinny has grow from strength to strength over the past years, consolidating its presence in the Middle East and expanding its customer base in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia.

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rome-based Acotel Group S.p.A who has regional offices in Rome, Paris, Jordan, New York, Boston and Rio de Janeiro. The Acotel Group S.p.A is Europe's leading Wireless Application Service Provider (WASP) and provides personalised, wireless value-added services to millions of active paying subscribers worldwide.

Visit: www.jinny.ie and www.acotel.com

For further information, please contact:

Declan O’Mahony,
Commercial Director,

Jinny Software Ltd.

Suite 126, Building 3,

PO Box 500309,

Dubai Internet City,

United Arab Emirates

Tel: + 971 4 3911610
Email: info@jinny.ie