Ericsson has signed a contract with Vodafone Germany to be the sole supplier of IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem). Ericsson will also supply a comprehensive range of professional services to ensure a successful network implementation and integration by mid-2007. The contract also sees Ericsson providing professional services such as installation, integration, consultancy, testing and support.
Stefan Kindt, President, Ericsson Germany, says: "This contract marks a milestone in the ongoing partnership between Ericsson and Vodafone. IMS will provide a smooth, service-driven, low-risk path that allows Vodafone to sustainably evolve its customer offering while supporting a range of applications that can generate additional revenue streams in the future."
IMS is a standardized, cost-efficient system that allows operators to rapidly roll out new telecom-grade services to their customers. From an end-user perspective, IMS allows access to multimedia content and applications, and provides the same look and feel for end users, irrespective of which network or device they choose."
Posted to the site on 18th July 2007
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