Launch of Ruggedised PTT Enab

RNS Number : 6300E

Mobile Tornado Group PLC

29 September 2008

 

 

Mobile Tornado, one of the world leaders in the development and deployment of convergent instant communication applications has announced today the launch of its own ruggedised mobile phone which will be targeted at global blue collar workforces. The phone has been developed with ZTE Corporation, one of the largest communication companies in China. It is a 3G phone and will come embedded with Mobile Tornado’s Push to Talk (‘PTT’) application. It will also feature GPS functionality which will enable the launch of further workforce management applications in due course.

Jeremy Fenn, Managing Director at Mobile Tornado said:

 

‘We have been looking for some time to develop our own handset. Having consulted extensively with our partners and prospective customers we are delighted to be working with ZTE Corporation to produce a phone which will meet the requirements of blue collar workforces throughout the world. We expect the introduction of this handset to accelerate the roll out of PTT and look forward to introducing further applications to enhance workforce productivity’ 

 

For further details please contact:

Mobile Tornado Group plc Jeremy Fenn, Managing Director	Tel: [phone]
Blue Oar Securities Plc Romil Patel / Shane Gallwey	Tel: [phone]

 

 

About Mobile Tornado Group Plc

 

Mobile Tornado is a leading provider of mobile applications to operators and enterprises throughout the world. The proprietary IPRS (‘Internet Protocol Radio Service’) technology platform, powers communication sessions which can instantaneously transmit voice, text or other data, and video clips with an easy-to-use, one-click, “push-to” button on the mobile phone. “Push-To” sessions can occur in one-to-one, one-to-many, mobile-to-PC and PC-to-mobile modes without any range limitation worldwide. The technology provides a real-time presence function to ensure that users are able to see instantly whether their contacts are online allowing for more efficient and effective communication. Mobile Tornado offers software licences and services to operators and enterprises worldwide through a number of distribution partners.

 

More information about Mobile Tornado is available at www.mobileTornado.com

 

 

 

 

 

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