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Source : Business Wire Globe7 is Selected for the Hong Kong Government-Sponsored Wireless Project Hong Kong S.A.R -- (Business Wire India) -- Monday, July 21, 2008 12:41:00 PM Leading digital voice provider Globe7 HK Ltd. has been selected for the Hong Kong government-sponsored wireless project to provide mobile phone service with its Globe7@mobile service throughout the territory from WiFi hotspots. Anthony Tang, Director of the Hong Kong Wireless Development Centre said, "We are excited to be working with Globe7 for our "Ubiquitous City - Hong Kong Project". Globe7@mobile is user-friendly with comprehensive infotainment features for mobile devices." Tang added, "It enables users to communicate with friends at anytime, anywhere, and in a wide variety of ways including voice, text message, and handwriting and in multiple languages." Based in Cyberport, Globe7 has developed one of the world's leading digital voice applications and has been downloaded over 45 million times by Internet users globally. The new service, Globe7@mobile, enables users to make phone calls over the Internet from wireless hotspots, and also has value-added features including infotainment videos, real-time news, instant messaging with handwriting capability and banner advertising to generate business opportunities. "We're honoured to have Globe7@Mobile selected as Hong Kong's digital voice provider," said Clayton Haswell, president and CEO of Globe7. "We believe this is a truly innovative application that will help the Ubiquitous City Project be a great success and a step forward in digital communication." About Globe7 HK Ltd.: Globe7 is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northgate Technologies. Based in Hyderabad, India, Northgate (Bloomberg Symbol "NNORT.IN") is one of the world's leading voice-over-Internet providers and a pioneer in digital infotainment. Its applications provide Internet solutions such as file sharing, streaming of live TV and video, content hosting, and casual gaming. Northgate Technologies is an innovative technology company with extensive research and development facilities. Its online advertising company, Axill Ltd., is a world leader in online ad placement and audience aggregation. About Hong Kong Wireless Development Centre (HKWDC): HKWDC served as a regional wireless and mobile applications hub in Asia Pacific and it provides end-to-end infrastructural support to wireless application development in Hong Kong, from information, consultancy, development, deployment to product dissemination so as to attract investments and talents from around the world. Media Contact Details CONTACT: Globe7 HK Ltd. Ms. Hyeonza Hong (852) 3653 5555 hyeonza@globe7.com or Hong Kong Wireless Development Centre Mr. Anthony Tang apctang@hkwdc.com CONTACT: Globe7 HK Ltd. Ms. Hyeonza Hong (852) 3653 5555 hyeonza@globe7.com or Hong Kong Wireless Development Centre Mr. Anthony Tang apctang@hkwdc.com http://www.businesswire.com Submit your press release at http://www.businesswireindia.com Disclaimer |
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