Anam in the news
Anam’s Patent EP 215113, Method LoopDetection/Prevention for SMS Messages, granted by European Patent Office
Anam, the market leading provider of Advanced value-added SMS Services, today announced the granting of another European Patent pertinent to Anam’s core technology, the Smart Services Messaging Centre (SSMC).
European Patent EP215113 is based on a pioneering approach to storing, indexing and inspecting the delivery trail of SMS Smart Services text messages for the prevention of looping of these messages within or between operator networks.
Anam Mobile is the pioneer of the value-added SMS services market. The company provides a complete messaging services solution to mobile operators worldwide, covering core network SMS and MMS delivery platforms and additional service control products. All Anam products are designed for the modern messaging services environment to allow operators to dramatically increase usage and revenues from text messaging. Anam’s patented Smart Services Framework offers mobile operators the ability to rapidly launch new person-to-person messaging services worldwide through a flexible infrastructure that can be deployed in both GSM and CDMA networks. The framework allows operators to enrich and personalise the messaging experience for subscribers.
However, one problem that can occur when introducing new SMS Smart Services such as SMS Forwarding, SMS Copy, SMS Auto Reply; is that an excessive number of message forwarding hops can occur. This is especially true when a group of subscribers have enabled these services, it is possible for continuous looping of a forwarded message to occur. These loops cannot be detected by existing networks.
Anam solves this problem for network operators by tagging each message uniquely and/or recording delivery trail information for all Smart Services enabled messages processed by the system. The system can then prevent looping by inspecting delivery trail information associated with each received message through the management and indexing of those unique message identifiers.
It is as a result of this innovation that Anam delivers the most reliable and scalable SMS Smart Services enablement solution. The granting of this patent comes quickly on the back of Anam’s recent success in retaining their European patent, for transparent home routing, from an opposition challenge by SMSC vendor Acision.
Anam’s Patent EP 1683375, Method For Routing SMS Messages Using An Intelligent Routing Node, affirmed by European Patent Office
An attempt by Acision Nederland B.V. to have Anam’s European patent EP 1683375 relating to their Smart Services Messaging technology revoked, failed in a recent hearing before an Opposition Division of the European Patent Office.
The Opposition Division heard extensive arguments from both Acision Nederland B.V. and from Anam, who were represented by Dr Christina Gates and Dr Seán Harte of Tomkins & Co. After considering the arguments advanced by both sides the Opposition Division maintained the patent in a slightly amended form, which does not substantively change the scope of protection afforded by the patent.
This decision means that Anam’s European patent, EP 1683375 remains in force alongside U.S. patent US 800549 and their corresponding patents in other countries.
Following the decision Anam’s CEO Gerry Mc Kenna commented, “We are delighted that the decision to maintain our patent has been upheld. It is important for small research and development companies like Anam to protect their inventions and reap the full benefits of their creativity. Our intellectual property is important to Anam's future. Naturally, we are open to discussing licensing opportunities with interested parties in respect of our patent portfolio. We would also like to thank the Tomkins team for their support and professionalism during the grant and opposition process.”
Anam’s Smart Services provides a complete integrated SMS IM experience with Microsoft OCS
Dublin, 15th February:
Anam, a company which enables global mobile operators to increase their revenues from SMS, today announced it has developed Microsoft OCS support which enables full text messaging integration between Mobile Operator’s messaging infrastructure and Microsoft OCS enabling a complete new range of SMS services for Mobile Operator’s Corporate Customers. The OCS SMS Interworking Services provides Office Communications users with extended mobile messaging capabilities including SMS Archive and SMS Chat.
Using SMS Archive, the OCS user can archive a copy of all sent and received SMS’s into their mail folder. An OCS user will be able to: (1) initiate an “SMS Chat” with any other OCS user who is not online, but who is SMS –enabled, (2) initiate an SMS Chat with non-OCS or external users and (3) optionally receive unsolicited inbound SMS messages into their IM Client.
The Anam Smart Services Platform is supporting a range of new SMS services for the Operators, including SMS Security, Anti-Fraud, Revenue Assurance, Personal Filters, Parental Control, Content Control and SMS Advertising. The Smart Services Platform is being deployed in these Operators alongside the SMSC Messaging Platforms of Acision, Comverse and Huawei, protecting the Operators current Messaging Infrastructure investment and providing the ability to launch new services quickly.
“We have developed SMS Microsoft OCS in co-operation with one of our main Mobile Operator Customers in Europe and we are currently enter a pilot phase of implementation.
Anam Provide SMS Smart Services to Six New Mobile Operators
Dublin, 15th February, 2009:
Anam, announced today it has recently closed six new Smart Services Message Centre deals with Mobile Operators giving them the ability to deploy new Smart Services applications for SMS. The Operators are spread across Europe, Middle East, India, South East Asia and Africa.
The Anam Smart Services Message Centre supports a range of new SMS services for the Operators, including SMS Security, Anti-Fraud, Revenue Assurance, Personal Filters, Parental Control, Content Control and SMS Advertising. The Smart Services Message Centre is being deployed in these Operators alongside the SMSC Messaging Platforms of Acision, Comverse and Huawei, protecting the Operators current Messaging Infrastructure investment and providing the ability to launch new services quickly.
“Mobile Operators are looking at ways to increase revenues from their SMS Services and they are choosing Anam’s Smart Services Message Centre to realize this goal since our platform supports the most comprehensive range of revenue generating services, and provides the smoothest integration into the existing messaging infrastructure without requiring an SMSC swap-out,” said Gerry McKenna, CEO of Anam. “Our recent deployments include systems that support up to 10,000 msgs/sec and are easily upgradable to 10’s of thousands of messages per second.”
Anam’s Bully Filter leads Telenor’s biggest campaign against digital bullying
Operators: O2 Lets Users Block Messages
"Users can block bullying messages with the O2 Ireland new Block It service using Anam Smart Services platform. Telefonica O2 Ireland has launched a Block It service running on Anam’s Smart Services platform. "
160 Characters - read article here
Anam launches anti-bullying service for mobile text
"Ireland-based SMS company Anam has announced the launch of anti-bullying service with mobile operator O2. Block It is a free service that allows users to stop text, picture and video messages coming from other phones."
GoMo News - read article here
Anam powers O2's Block It Service
"Anam, a leading provider of SMS platforms and services, today announced that Telefonica O2 Ireland's new Block It service is running on Anam's Smart Services platform. Block It, which is now available and free of charge, allows O2 customers to block unwanted text, picture and video messages from other mobile phone numbers."
Mobile Entertainment - read article here
Anam’s Bully Filter wins award
"Dublin-based Anam, which provides mobile operators with messaging services solutions, has been recognised at the Global Messaging Awards 2009.
The company’s Bully Filter for Telenor was named ‘Best Social Use Application’ at the awards."
Mobile Wire - read article here
Anam Wins Global Messaging Award
Dublin, 24th June 2009: Anam, a pioneer of SMS Smart Services, was last night awarded with a Global Messaging Award for the best Social Use Application for the SMS Bully Filter it has provided for Telenor.
Anam Powers O2 Ireland's Block It Service
O2’s service, called Block It, allows O2 customers to block unwanted text, picture and video messages from other mobile phone numbers. Available from mid-June, it can block messages sent from any Irish mobile network and will work on any mobile handset. The service, developed for O2 by Irish messaging services company Anam Mobile, is available free of charge.
2009 Fast-Pitch Platinum Award – Honourable Mention
“This year's Fast-Pitch Platinum Awards were exciting and full of innovative pitches! AT&T decision makers reviewed entries from over 100 companies in this annual event at CTIA, held April 1-2, 2009, in Las Vegas, NV.”
Honourable Mention – SMS Money Transfer
It’s the original and the best: SMS
“For a company like Anam extensions to existing messaging services require using SMS in a smarter way, such as out of office replies. “If it’s as simple as sending an SMS then consumers are turning to it and operators are interested in deploying,” said Bassi.”
Mobile Squared - read article here
Anam to Provide SMS Smart Services to Two Major Operators
“These deals stress the value and importance of our Smart Services solutions,” said Jote Bassi, VP Global Sales and Marketing at Anam. “They also highlight the dedication of our worldwide team and support staff as even more international operators are now successfully using our technology to offer new services to their subscribers.”
GoMoNews – read article here
Anam to provide SMS Smart Services to two major operators in Cambodia and Estonia
“Anam today announced it is further extending its Smart Services Applications for SMS by providing two leading operators with the ability to deploy its solutions.”
Mobile Europe – read article here
Anam provides SMS services to Cambodia, Estonia operators
“SMS applications provider Anam has extended its Smart Services Applications for SMS to mobile operators in Cambodia and Estonia. Under the terms of the deal with the unnamed operators, Anam will provide its SMS Money Transfer, Messaging Plus and Parental Control functionalities. Parental Control allows parents to block unwelcome messages from their child's handset, while SMS Money Transfer allows users to send money to contacts in their address book, simply by using a standard text message.”
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Anam to Provide SMS Smart Services to Two Major Operators in Cambodia and Estonia
Dublin, April 16th 2009
Anam (www.anam.com), a company which enables global mobile operators to increase their revenues from SMS, today announced it is further extending its Smart Services Applications for SMS across the globe by providing two leading operators with the ability to deploy its solutions ...more
More Ops Pick Anam SMS Smart Services
"Slowly but surely more operators are adding email like features to the core SMS. Three operators in Taiwan, Ireland and Vietnam have signed up to offer SMS Smart Services from Anam."
160Characters - Read article here.
Anam signs up new operators for Smart SMS
"Dublin-based SMS service provider, Anam, has signed up three new global operators for its Smart SMS Services. Unnamed mobile operators in Taiwan, Vietnam and Ireland plan to use Anam’s services to increase revenues from SMS."
Mobile Wire - Read article here.
Anam Announces Three New Major Operators for its SMS Smart Services
Dublin & Barcelona, 17th February 2009
Anam’s Smart Services to provide vital customer differentiation in Taiwan, Ireland and Vietnam ...more
Anam goes free to boost value-added services
“Mobile-messaging-infrastructure provider Anam is hoping that by offering selected mobile operator customers free capacity licenses for its Eclipse SMSX messaging platform, the cellcos will invest the money they save in its SMS value-added services and applications. "By making capacity free, mobile operators . . . are more likely to deploy value-added services, which will increase the number of messages across the network, without worrying about paying for the additional capacity," says Jote Bassi, Anam's vice president of sales and marketing.”
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Anam gives free SMS to Mobile Operators
"It’s been mentioned time again, but nothing seems to be able to stop the advance of SMS ... For operators, this means a massive increase in SMS traffic. So, this is a good move from Anam (who are no strangers to SMS innovation). It’s cheaper for operators and, hopefully, those savings can be used to improve service for the users."
GoMoNews - Read article here.
Anam offers free texts for life to mobile operators
"Anam, a specialist in the value-added SMS services market, has today announced the removal of the charge for capacity licences for its Eclipse SMSX short messaging platform. The move is said to free up operators from the worry and cost of buying additional licences as SMS traffic volumes increase, allowing them to simply and easily introduce more SMS based services."
Mobile Europe - Read article here.
Anam Offers Free Texts for Life to Mobile Operators
Dublin, 27th January 2009
Anam, a pioneer of the value-added SMS services market, has today announced another pioneering move by removing the charge for capacity licences for its Eclipse SMSX short messaging platform. The move frees up operators from the worry and cost of buying additional licences as SMS traffic volumes increase, allowing them to simply and easily introduce more SMS based services. ...more
SMS Money Transfer survey
December 9th, 2008
Silicon Republic - Read article here.
Gadget Republic - Read article here.
Telecompaper - Read article here.
Phonecontent.com - Read article here.
The Paypers - Read article here.
Anam quoted in the Irish Times
December 5th, 2008
TEXT BULLYING is a thorny issue, but it seems networks outside of Ireland are taking the lead when it comes to tackling and are using technology developed by Irish firms. Read the article here.
Anam helps Telenor launch SMS bullying filter
November 26th, 2008
Telenor has launched an new bully filter in conjunction with the Red Cross and Childminder - using Anam's technology. Read the article here.
Anam quoted in Silicon Republic
July 29th, 2008
Vice President Global Sales and Marketing Jote Bassi on SMS Consumatori.
Read the article here.
Money Transfer could be new SMS
June, 2008
Anam TelecomsEurope
Far from dead, Jote Bassi argues SMS is thriving as operators add new services to increase revenues and give customers fast, easy, secure new applications...more
Anam provides NeuStar with SMS continuity feature
June 25th, 2008
Anam, the provider of 'revenue-generating SMS applications', has announced that it has partnered with NeuStar, a provider of clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry, to showcase seamless SMS and IM interworking solutions as part of NeuStar's Mobile Instant Messaging ..more
Anam Named Top Innovator by GSMA
May 27th, 2008
Anam, the leading provider of revenue generating SMS applications, has been named by the GSM Association (GSMA) as one of the Top Innovators for the Americas leg of the 2009 Mobile Innovation Global Award Competition. ..more
Anam and Telenor team up to defend against SMS Spam
May 14th, 2008
Anam, the leading provider of revenue generating SMS applications, today announced that it has partnered with Telenor, a leading Nordic telecommunications provider and the world’s 7th largest telecom operator, to deliver new messaging services that will enhance customer experience by preventing unwanted texts and spam to a user’s mobile.
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TELUS chooses Anam to deliver enhanced messaging control
April 2nd, 2008
Anam, a leading provider of revenue generating SMS applications, announced today that TELUS, a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, is the first North American carrier to select SMART Services Messaging Control
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Anam at CTIA 2008
Anam interviewed on TV at CTIA in Las Vegas, USA.
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Post MWC summary
Anam interviewed on TV at Mobile World Congress Barcelona.
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Post MWC summary
Feb 20, 2008
We last heard from Jote Bassi, VP Global Sales and Marketing for Anam Mobile, back when we did an overview of their money transfer service in June last year. . . ..more
Operators ready to take a bet on money transfer service
Jan 31, 2008
This will be the key year for mobile financial services. Ben Soppitt, director of the GSM Association’s mobile money transfer programme would bet his life on it. Well, he’s pretty convinced, and the broader evidence seems to back up his claims.
So how ready is the telecoms industry to take good advantage? Sadly, not as ready as it could be, in the majority of cases. This is because many players have misunderstood the opportunity.
“There is a terrific amount of interest in mobile financial services, but a lack of real understanding, both among operators and the banking community.” Soppitt notes . . ..more
Mobile software stars on top of their game
Jan 17, 2008
With €180m in turnover in 2007 and 70 indigenous companies, the mobile telecoms sector in Ireland is healthy to say the least but more than that, a certain few are beginning to emerge as global leaders in the area. . ..more