Nokia and Hotsip to cooperate in IP multimedia services

Nokia and Hotsip AB, a leading provider of communication products based on Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), have agreed to cooperate in the area of IP multimedia services. Nokia will include Hotsip’s SIP PC Client, the Hotsip ® Active Contacts(TM) PC, as part of the Nokia IP Multimedia Subsystem offering for network operators. Nokia will also use the Hotsip’s® Multimedia Communications Engine (M2CE(TM)) to provide Voice Instant Messaging with the Nokia offering.

The SIP PC Client and the Nokia offering enable operators to offer new multimedia services between PCs and mobile phones. This brings to life service convergence between different devices and access technologies, which is one of the benefits of IMS. Examples of such services are presence, instant messaging, as well as rich calls between a mobile phone and the SIP PC Client. The Hotsip M2CE can be deployed as an application server for the Nokia offering for the implementation of Voice Instant Messaging service. Voice Instant Messaging enables users to send voice clips to each other.

“Nokia chose Hotsip because of strong presence in Internet applications and the capability of its SIP PC Client,” says Petri Pöyhönen, Vice President, Networks, Nokia. “The proven interoperability of the Nokia IP Multimedia Subsystem offering and Hotsip’s solutions will allow operators to deploy new and exciting applications. Our successful cooperation with Hotsip will further drive the convergence of mobile and broadband networks.”

“Nokia’s mature IMS technology provides the perfect match for demonstrating what the M2CE can do,” says Kenneth Gustafsson, CEO, Hotsip. “SIP is transforming the world of communication services and, together with Nokia, we are on the forefront in creating new opportunities for exciting consumer services.”

This agreement allows Nokia’s operator customers to offer innovative convergence services and is further proof of the interoperability of Nokia’s offering with third-party external application servers. First operator trials are already underway.

Hotsip is a global leader in providing infrastructure and multimedia communication applications for large-scale SIP enabled networks. Its solutions are ideal for fixed, broadband and wireless operators who wish to deliver broadband telephony, video telephony, instant messaging and presence services. The company was founded in 1999 and is located in Stockholm. Hotsip’s financial investors include; 3i, Ledstiernan, BellNet Corporation and Argnor Wireless Ventures.

Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia is dedicated to enhancing people’s lives and productivity by providing easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, and solutions for imaging, games, media, mobile network operators and businesses. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on four major exchanges.

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Hotsip AB
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Mr. Harri Rautio, Sales Director, Hotsip,
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