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Jinny Software Secures $2.5 Million Dollar Deal With Batelco
[ Monday, 30th October 2000 ]
30 October 2000: Jinny Software enables Batelco to be first to launch Multi - Access Portal in Gulf region.
Arabian Gulf, 30 October 2000: Jinny Software, the Irish Mobile Internet solutions company, today secured a landmark contract with Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), to provide the infrastructure and applications that will make possible the delivery of Internet content and information services to Batelco's 190,000 GSM mobile subscribers. Through Jinny's unique offering, Batelco will launch its Multi-Access Portal in November 2000, which will allow mobile users to access the Internet from mobile phones.
According to Andrew Hearn, Chief Executive of Batelco, Batelco has always been keen to create an environment in which value added services can be delivered to its customers. The solution allows Batelco's mobile users to set-up and access the portal using either SMS text messages, WAP or the fixed Internet - voice navigation will also be introduced as a complementary channel. "For our mobile customers this deal allows a host of new applications ranging from email, business and consumer information channels, through to direct access to Internet-based data," said Mr Hearn.
Today’s contract falls in line with our policy of offering a state-of-the-art network and meeting the future needs of our customers. The contract also reinforces the leading position of Batelco in the Middle East," he added.
The platform, although pre-installed with turnkey services and applications from Jinny Software, allows Batelco to extend its present offering by enabling the integration of future services as they are rolled out. In addition, Batelco's banking and corporate clients will be able to offer proprietary services to their individual clients.
"Winning this contract further proves Jinny's unrivalled offering of integrated, end-to-end mobile solutions. This solution will enable Batelco to extend commercial WAP and SMS services, thereby also enhancing Bahrain's status as a regional leader in mobile messaging and Internet services which, undoubtedly, play a major role in the 21st Century," added Roy Zakka, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jinny Software.
Batelco is the latest addition to Jinny's international customer base, which also includes Jordan's Fastlink, Lebanon's France Telecom Mobile Lebanon (FTML), Ireland's Eircell, Allied Irish Banks (AIB), and Philips Consumer Communications France.
Website: www.batelco.com.bh
Website: www.jinny.ie
Issued on behalf of Jinny Software by Gulf Hill & Knowlton.
Marguerite Cotter
Jinny Software Ltd.
29 North Anne Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 887 2626
Fax: +353 1 887 2690
Mail: marguerite.cotter@jinny.ie
Arabian Gulf, 30 October 2000: Jinny Software, the Irish Mobile Internet solutions company, today secured a landmark contract with Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), to provide the infrastructure and applications that will make possible the delivery of Internet content and information services to Batelco's 190,000 GSM mobile subscribers. Through Jinny's unique offering, Batelco will launch its Multi-Access Portal in November 2000, which will allow mobile users to access the Internet from mobile phones.
According to Andrew Hearn, Chief Executive of Batelco, Batelco has always been keen to create an environment in which value added services can be delivered to its customers. The solution allows Batelco's mobile users to set-up and access the portal using either SMS text messages, WAP or the fixed Internet - voice navigation will also be introduced as a complementary channel. "For our mobile customers this deal allows a host of new applications ranging from email, business and consumer information channels, through to direct access to Internet-based data," said Mr Hearn.
Today’s contract falls in line with our policy of offering a state-of-the-art network and meeting the future needs of our customers. The contract also reinforces the leading position of Batelco in the Middle East," he added.
The platform, although pre-installed with turnkey services and applications from Jinny Software, allows Batelco to extend its present offering by enabling the integration of future services as they are rolled out. In addition, Batelco's banking and corporate clients will be able to offer proprietary services to their individual clients.
"Winning this contract further proves Jinny's unrivalled offering of integrated, end-to-end mobile solutions. This solution will enable Batelco to extend commercial WAP and SMS services, thereby also enhancing Bahrain's status as a regional leader in mobile messaging and Internet services which, undoubtedly, play a major role in the 21st Century," added Roy Zakka, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jinny Software.
Batelco is the latest addition to Jinny's international customer base, which also includes Jordan's Fastlink, Lebanon's France Telecom Mobile Lebanon (FTML), Ireland's Eircell, Allied Irish Banks (AIB), and Philips Consumer Communications France.
About Batelco:
Batelco specialises in the provision of integrated communication solutions for Bahrain. Established in 1981, the company is recognised as the leading telecommunications company in the Middle East and Gulf region and has an excellent reputation for providing world-class telecommunications and information services. Batelco operates Bahrain's leading GSM network operator with over 190,000 subscribers, and also offers fixed line, voice and data communications and Internet services to its customers. Batelco is a Bahraini Shareholding Company with a strong association with Cable & Wireless and employs 2,100 people in Bahrain.Website: www.batelco.com.bh
About Jinny Software
Jinny Software provides leading edge Mobile Internet solutions. The company offers enabling platforms, applications and integration services, which deliver Internet applications to the personal, wireless world of mobile devices. Based on open standards, the Jinny product range is designed for WAP, SMS, GPRS and future generation wireless networks. The company stems from 27 years combined experience in wireless communications and operates internationally from its Dublin Headquarters, which were established in June 1999. It announced in February 2000 that it secured US$ 3.5 million in funding and is presently in the process of second round funding.Website: www.jinny.ie
Issued on behalf of Jinny Software by Gulf Hill & Knowlton.
For further information on Jinny Software Ltd., and interview opportunities, please contact:
Marguerite Cotter
Jinny Software Ltd.
29 North Anne Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 887 2626
Fax: +353 1 887 2690
Mail: marguerite.cotter@jinny.ie
