Released on: September 27, 2007, 1:12 am

Press Release Author: kate stoney

Industry: Telecommunications

Press Release Summary: Sicap announced today a new record of platform sharing, with
no fewer than nine of its software implementations running in networks of a mobile
operator group compiling and sharing statistics for marketing purposes.

Press Release Body:
World leader in Device and SIM Management, Sicap has the technological ability to
allow global operators to multiply usage of the platforms by subsidiaries. In line
with operator group strategy to consolidate operations among subsidiaries, Sicap has
positioned itself as a leader in interoperability and modularity between the
components of its in-house, Java-developed platforms.

As a result, today Sicap is the only European software partner to run both Device
and SIM Management platforms among multiple subsidiaries of operator groups. The
potential for automatic service marketing across group subsidiaries is huge.

For centralized marketing teams, deploying Sicap's modular Device and SIM management
software means that they can track and compare regional statistics of service usage.
An over-the-air Dynamic SIM tool-kit (DSTK) applet can then update handset service
menus according to what the statistics reveal.



For operators, gaining and maintaining control over subscriber services has never
been so important and they are achieving this through vendor-independent Sicap
software. Utilising consolidated DSTK helps operator groups differentiate multimedia
service offers and therefore position themselves in the best possible way to attract
customers. Another sizeable advantage of DSTK automatic handset menu sets is the
ease of access to information, logos, ring tones, games and mobile banking
applications for users. For the subscriber, the (U)SIM is a personal, portable
gateway to new services. For operator groups, SIM-OTA menu management is the key to
controlling ergonomics among subsidiaries and making sure that the most attractive
offers are always presented to their customers.

Operator groups are also increasingly using Sicap SIM-OTA as part of their
consolidation strategy to control roaming of their customers. New roaming agreements
and international operator alliances are constantly changing; and the (U)SIM is the
only linkage point between the network operator and customers. The PLMN list on the
SIM card contains the parameters that control which network the subscriber will roam
onto when they are outside of their home network. By making sure their network
partners and sister companies are always at the top of the PLMN lists, operators can
keep lucrative roaming revenues within the group or within a partner network
alliance. Roaming Management also gives an operator more negotiating power when
making roaming deals with foreign network operators. An extended application of PLMN
roaming control is the ability to introduce customized special rates for customer
segments such as corporate employees roaming in an international VPN environment.

An array of consolidated network access options can be deployed within operator
groups via Sicap OTA platforms. Common examples are Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN) and
Abbreviated Dialling Numbers (ADN) which need to be updated whenever service numbers
change.

On breaking the OTA convergence record, newly appointed Sicap Director of Product
Marketing Achim Korber said, "Sharing the benefits of Device and SIM-OTA Management
means that Sicap software takes on a new cost-effective dimension both for
cross-network systems within operator groups, and for leasing agreements with MVNO
partners."

About Sicap

Specialized in mobile technologies, Sicap enables operators to achieve real time
converged business, whether by dynamically charging subscriber accounts or by
directly updating their device and SIM configurations. The product portfolio extends
to include software which facilitates business between mobile network operators and
their partners.

For further information about Sicap, please visit www.sicap.com

Contact Corporate Communications: Kate Stoney

kate.stoney@sicap-france.com





Web Site: http://www.sicap.com

Contact Details:
Contact Corporate Communications: Kate Stoney
sicap 50 rue de marseille
69007 lyon france

kate.stoney@sicap-france.com