Cellular Wireless Modem reduces ATM fleet management effort.
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SocketModem® SS reduces ATM fleet management on Symstream(TM) enabled GSM/3G networks by promoting flexibility and connectivity for ATM terminals, kiosks, and POS terminals. Incorporating cellular wireless hardware and Symstream's data transfer protocol, embedded solution provides connectivity throughout carrier's larger GSM (voice) wireless network as distinct from their packet data network. It also provides access to Symstream Souran management system for remote operation/monitoring.
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Multi-Tech Systems and Symstream Release ATM Cellular Wireless Modem with Symstream Technology
Combining Multi-Tech's SocketModem and Symstream's Wireless Technology for the Financial and Retail Transaction Market
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 21 -- Multi-Tech(R) Systems, Inc., a leading data communications and telecommunications technology manufacturer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Symstream(TM) Americas Inc., a Texas- based wireless technology company, announced today the release of their SocketModem(R) SS embedded cellular wireless modem. Designed to reduce ATM fleet management cost on Symstream enabled GSM/3G networks, the SocketModem SS (Model MTSMC-G1-SS) cellular wireless modem incorporates Multi-Tech Systems' cellular wireless hardware and Symstream's internationally patented data transfer protocol that is fully supported by Symstream's management and gateway system.
The SocketModem SS offers greater flexibility and connectivity for ATM terminals, kiosks and POS terminals as it provides connectivity throughout the carrier's larger GSM (voice) wireless network as distinct from their packet data network. Now shipping in the USA utilizing the AT&T GSM network, the SocketModem SS will be available in Asia and Europe in Q1 of this year.
Another benefit of the SocketModem SS is that it is plug compatible with the Multi-Tech dial-up SocketModem currently used in many of the leading ATM's in the USA marketplace therefore allowing a simple, cost effective upgrade to this new powerful cost saving wireless modem. An external model is also planned supporting Ethernet, RS-232 and USB interfaces.
The SocketModem SS, when connected to the Symstream network, also provides access to the comprehensive Symstream Souran management system which supports remote operation and a high level of performance monitoring allowing network and fleet operators to potentially reduce their overall costs and provide greater uptime for their ATM fleet. Souran is a carrier grade management platform that offers flexible connectivity to ATM terminals, kiosks and Point of Sale terminals. Souran management offers GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA and optionally HSUPA capabilities designed to operate on a variety of platforms from a central point.
Commenting on the SocketModem SS release, Symstream's Sales and Marketing Director, Mark Gamon said, "Multi-Tech and Symstream's synergies and cooperative relationship ensure that our customers will continue to receive a quality product in a timely manner. Multi-Tech's excellent in-house hardware design team, global recognition for their product quality, and also international sales and support network combined with Symstream's world- leading wireless technology, will create an end-to-end solution and strengthen our entry to serve the worldwide financial market."
Sharing his views on the release, Bill Chesney, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, of Multi-Tech Systems said, "This new product is an excellent example of both companies focusing on their respective strengths while delivering a superior and seamless solution to our mutual customers. This will provide our customers with the strongest, most flexible and secure managed wireless connectivity solution available today."
About Multi-Tech Systems
Multi-Tech Systems, a leading data communications and telecommunications technology company based in suburban Minneapolis, is an ISO 9001:2000 certified global manufacturer of Unified Communications products connecting voice and data over IP networks. It is certified by the WBENC as a Women's Business enterprise, and by C-TPAT (Custom Services Trade Partnership Against Terrorism). Multi-Tech Systems has 70 U.S. patents and numerous international patents. Contact Multi-Tech in the U.S. at 800/328-9717 or +763/785-3500, via fax at +763/785-9874, EMEA at T: +(44) 118 959 7774 (UK) or T: +(33) 1 49 19 22 06 (France), or via fax at F: +(44) 118 959 7775 (UK) or F: +(33) 1 49 19 21 00 (France) or at http://www.multitech.com/.
About Symstream Americas Inc.
Symstream Americas Inc. is involved in the development and commercialization of wireless telecommunications applications and services. The company is currently launching its new, wireless telecommunications technology, Symstream Souran Platform (SSP). With the ability to be rolled out across existing GSM networks in over 250 countries, Symstream is positioned to become the global standard. The target market for the Symstream (TM) technology is initially the financial transaction sector serving banks and other financial service providers with a standardized reliable, secure, fast and low cost wireless service that can be used to connect their fleets of ATM's, EFTPOS, financial kiosk machines and terminals cost effectively.
For more information, visit http://www.symstream.com/.
CONTACT: Multi-Tech Systems, U.S., 1-800-328-9717 or +1-763-785-3500, fax, +1-763-785-9874, or UK, EMEA, +(44) 118 959 7774 or France, +(33) 1 49 19 22 06, or UK fax, +(44) 118 959 7775, France fax, +(33) 1 49 19 21 00
