New XandMail SMS Access Solution gives access to personal data — from emails to photos — via SMS

Paris, France – September 28th, 2004 – XandMail, the digital communication solutions provider announces the availability of XandMail SMS Access Solution (SAS), a comprehensive and carrier-grade solution providing access to personal data - Mail, Address Book, Calendar and Photo - from any mobile phone using simple SMS commands.
SAS enables subscribers to store messages from any personal or external email account directly on their mobile phones by sending an SMS to a dedicated short number given by the operator. Users can also query and manage their address books and calendars, or turn personal pictures into logos for their mobiles.
XandMail SMS Access Solution is designed for mobile operators who want to provide their subscribers with premium mobile data services.
It is composed of an SMSC Connector that ensures compatibility with multiple standards (e.g. SMPP, UCP, CMID2, OIS), middleware that transforms the SMS into a server query (LDAP, POP, IMAP, SMTP) and sends back the result to the Connector, which converts the answer into an SMS.
With SAS, the subscriber is only one SMS away from obtaining his inbox status, viewing, forwarding and replying to messages, and even sending out new messages.
With a limited number of SMS, he can also view some or all of the contacts stored in his personal address book, add new contacts with details such as name, alias, phone number and email address, or search his address book for a specific contact.
As for the calendar management, the user can add an event and indicate its title, the date on which it will take place, and duration. Similarly he can choose to access the details of a defined event or all the events registered for one given day.
Moreover, SAS also makes it possible to transform a personal picture the user has stored online — in a photo album for example — into a logo for his mobile.
"Our SMS Access Solution addresses two needs: that of the operators who want to offer profitable and attractive new services based on SMS, and that of the users who want to manage their personal data, anytime, anywhere from their mobile, thanks to SMS, a tool they are familiar with,' declares Ky-Ming Jen, Chief Operating Officer, XandMail.
Based on the robust EMS architecture and products, SMS Access Solution is an ideal complement to XandMail Mobile Communication Solution, a value-added mobile personal information solution.

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About XandMail
Founded in 1990, XandMail conceived and developed Income Generating Services, a market-proven range of multi-channel services enabling fixed and wireless Telcos, xSPs, Portals and UM Providers to generate additional revenue while leveraging previous investments. Thanks to its integrated product range and support services, XandMail has already deployed licenses for 65 million mailboxes throughout the world.
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About Income Generating Services
Income Generating Services (IGS) are online services provided by Telecommunication companies, ISPs and Portals at a cost. IGS help these companies increase their revenue and improve their bottom line. IGS are well-targeted, value-added services designed to address the special needs of specific user segments. While most standard communication and email services are provided for free, IGS are easy to invoice because they bring real value to end-users.