Pario Solutions Hosts Push-to-Talk (PoC) Solution for M3 Wireless
Lutz, Florida—Pario Solutions, Inc., a hosted mobile solutions provider, announced today that they are hosting Push-to-Talk services (PoC) for M3 Wireless Ltd., the premier Bermudian wireless provider, enabling them to successfully deliver a new revenue generating service throughout the island. Although currently in trial phase, many of M3’s business clients have expressed interest in adding Push-to-Talk to their subscriber plans.
Pario's hosted PoC solution is based on Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) standards, giving M3 the opportunity to introduce interoperable PoC services that span internationally across devices, networks and geographies. Additionally, the IP based technology is spectrum efficient, using the networks’ resources only during call bursts. “We were especially pleased to provide a spectrum efficient OMA solution to M3,” said James O’Reilly, VP of Business Development at Pario, “because it enables them to compete by delivering a superior PoC service across Bermuda. And because Pario provides a hosted solution, M3 had the opportunity to “test drive” Push-to-Talk without expensive capital costs.”
M3 Wireless is pleased to be the first carrier west of the Atlantic to join the increasing number of operators worldwide that are adopting Nokia's innovative PoC solution. The PoC solution brings an easy and instant form of communication to M3’s customers and adds another solid service to the company’s arsenal. “M3’s corporate customers have responded enthusiastically to the Push-To-Talk service as a reliable offering and also for its ease of use,” said Lloyd Fray, CEO of M3 Wireless.
In addition to hosting the PoC service, Pario assisted with project management and implementation and continues to act as a consultant. “When we were looking for a Push-To-Talk solution it only made sense for us to build on the strength of our long-standing relationship with Pario,” said Mr. Fray.
About Pario Solutions, Inc.
Pario Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of telecommunications network engineering, systems integration, installation and support services. The company is a GSM Value Added Reseller (VAR) with Nokia Siemens Networks, VAR with Brightpoint, Global Partner with Tellabs, and an Authorized Mobility Partner with Nokia Enterprise Solutions. Pario offers a variety of telecommunications products and services to support voice and data networks. Pario was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Lutz, FL. More information about Pario Solutions can be found at www.pariosolutions.com.
About M3 Wireless Ltd.
M3 Wireless Ltd. - a subsidiary of KeyTech Ltd. - is currently the leading Bermudian wireless service provider in Bermuda. In November 2002, the Company launched its new GSM/ GPRS network, bringing it in line with over 200 countries worldwide and for over one billion customers, is the network of choice. M3 Wireless first introduced cellular service to Bermuda in 1987 as a division of BTC (The Bermuda Telephone Company, Limited) with AMPS (analogue) cellular phone service. In March 1994, the company introduced TDMA digital PCS service, making Bermuda the first country outside of the USA & Canada to introduce 100% TDMA digital service. M3 Wireless provides the first GSM/ GPRS/EDGE service on the Island, over the most extensive digital coverage Island wide, and partners with an established, dedicated Island wide dealer network to cater to the Island’s mobile communications needs.
For more information about M3 Wireless please contact:
Karen Pyo
Vice President, Marketing and Product Development
M3 Wireless Ltd.
441-300-3471
kpyo@m3wireless.bm