DUBAI, 30th NOVEMBER 2004 - Jinny Software has signed a contract to supply Uganda Telecom with two high-performance messaging platforms. The systems comprise Jinny's SMSC and MMSC. The systems are part of Uganda Telecom's continuing efforts to provide the very best services to its customers.

DUBAI, 30TH NOVEMBER 2004,

Jinny Software has signed a contract to supply Uganda Telecom with two high-performance messaging platforms. The systems comprise Jinny’s Short Message Service Centre (SMSC) and Multimedia Messaging Service Centre (MMSC). The systems are part of Uganda Telecom’s continuing efforts to provide the very best services to its customers.

"This contract allows Uganda Telecom to offer the complete range of messaging data services, from traditional text-based to full multimedia-enabled messages, with interoperability between both", commented Max Wilkie, CEO at Jinny. "Jinny’s open architecture ensures that the systems can grow in line with the expected market demand, coupled with the reliability that has become the hallmark of Jinny’s product suite".

Mr. Aimable Mpore, the Managing Director of Uganda Telecom, believes that the Jinny business and product model is unique in the industry. "Jinny is a messaging company that concentrates 100% on this core competency. Their products have exceeded our expectations in terms of features and their flexibility in tailoring their systems to our exact needs was a key factor for us. We see Jinny as Uganda Telecom’s partner for the very long-term".

Notes to editors

About Jinny Software:

Jinny Software is a leading provider of SMS and MMS platforms that 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. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rome-based Acotel Group 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
Visit Jinny at the IBC GSM AFRICA event, 30th November –1st December, Stand #81, Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa.

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