SlipStream Data's Mobile Acceleration Solution Now Available In Africa
Solution will deliver improved data experience for African mobile subscribers
WATERLOO, ON, CANADA - February 2, 2006 - SlipStream Data Inc., the industry leader in acceleration of data content to mobile and desktop devices, announced today the addition of Systemsfusion as a distributor for its newest mobile acceleration, network optimization and compression productin Africa.
Systemsfusion is a leading provider of next generation Internet Protocol (IP) services and automation platforms. Their customer base consists of the largest data service providers on the continent.
SlipStream's solution addresses the challenge all mobile operators face as they look to offer subscribers a richer and more enjoyable browsing experience in order to differentiate themselves from competitors but at an affordable cost. SlipStream's mobile product delivers Web and multimedia content up to 7x faster with a reduction in network data load by up to 80% on average. This means service providers can optimize their networks and offer advanced data services, and defer costly infrastructure upgrades.
Ron Neumann, President of SlipStream Data Inc., commented: "With the substantial growth we have experienced in the past 4 months, SlipStream has been looking for suitable organizations to act as distributors for our growing portfolio of mobility products and solutions. We were very impressed by Systemsfusion and believe they are well placed to represent us in the African countries."
Giovanni Venturella, Sales Director for Systemsfusion, said, "Mobile operators in Africa have hesitated to offer Internet access as the connectivity to the handset was too slow without 3G. By placing SlipStream's acceleration and bandwidth optimization solution on their networks, GSM operators will be able to deliver Web and email access at very exciting data transfer speeds throughout their network. SlipStream's technology will help African operators to drive optimum use from their networks while simultaneously increasing customer satisfaction."
About SlipStream Data
SlipStream Data Inc. delivers the fastest and most reliable data acceleration software, enabling service providers and technology partners to enhance the online experience for mobile, broadband and dial users, while significantly reducing bandwidth requirements. SlipStream's patented, easy-to-deploy technology is the fastest in the market, as confirmed by recent independent testing, accelerating access to Web and multimedia content by as much as 7 x, and is in use by more than 2,000 service providers in over 45 countries, including Telecom Africa, Turk Telecom, Bell Canada, Netscape OnLine, OnSpeed, Wanadoo and Tiscali. For more information visit: http://www.slipstream.com.
SlipStream's solution for Mobile Service Providers will be seen at numerous trade shows around the world in 2006, including The 3GSM World Congress, Barcelona, Spain (Feb. 13-16), Telexpo Brasil, São Paulo, Brasil (Mar. 7-10), The 2006 Digital Africa Summit, Cape Town, South Africa (Mar. 22-24), CTIA Wireless, Las Vegas, USA (Apr. 5-7), ELE/PT Comm, China (May 23-26), The 2006 Digital Latin America Summit (Jul. 11-13), The 2006 3G CDMA Americas Congress and PT/Wireless & Networks Comm China 2006, China.
*SlipStream is a registered trademark of SlipStream Data Inc.
About Systemsfusion
South African-based Systemsfusion is one of the world's leading suppliers of next-generation IP services delivery platforms for telecom service providers looking to move into the data provisioning market.
The company has developed cost-efficient and robust technology solutions for ISPs and mobile operators on a global scale and has also managed to carve itself a niche in sub-Saharan Africa. In particular, the ISPNow! bundled solution allows telecommunications network operators to make data services available to their customers, increasing ARPU and allowing them to stay focused on their core voice businesses.
Systemsfusion delivers cost-effective solutions, services and applications, and provides a better customer experience as quickly as possible and with little disruption to existing business as is achievable. Visit http://www.systemsfusion.com for more information.
For More Information:
Mike Marsh
SlipStream Data Inc.
519-886-6738, ext. 220
mmarsh@slipstream.com
Richard Nelson
Bridgehead Project (European PR consultants for SlipStream Data)
Tel: +44 (0)7795 422211
richardnelson@bridgeheadproject.com
SlipStream Data Inc. is a subsidiary