Thursday, 15 February 2007

Gemalto Partners with Agis to Offer Managed Services

Gemalto, a provider of digital security, has made known its partnership with Agis to provide a location-based service solution to mobile telecommunications operators and content providers. Gemalto incorporates GprX technology from Agis into its SIM card solutions, enabling service providers to deliver location-based services such as parent-child tracking, fleet monitoring and lost handset tracking, in a cost effective manner. These services provide location predictions of 50 to 100 meters accuracy, even in densely built-up areas, the company said in a statement.

The managed services model enables mobile operators and content providers to offer affordable location-based services without the need for any significant capital expenditure. The model integrates Gemalto’s dynamic STK (SIM Tool Kit) solution— LinqUs Online Service Gateway—its location tracking engine on SIM cards, and mobile applet software, with Agis’ GprX location technology. It also comes with maps of main cities and point of interest databases. This turn-key model also provides flexible service levels options, which will give operators cost-effective control of their service offerings, the company added.

According to the company, key features of the Gemalto solution with GprX include:

• Ten times more accurate than conventional Cell-ID solutions when calibrated
• Continuous coverage including in-building and tunnels when cellular signals are available
• Low power requirements and minimal impact on phone battery performance
• No new equipment investments are required for operators
• Supported by most handsets in the market today