MUNICH, Germany—The mobile division of technology giant Siemens continues to reinforce its wireless Internet offering, adding instant messaging features and a proxy server.
First, the company teamed with wireless messaging company Ecrio Inc. to offer carrier customers a wireless instant-messaging service, which Siemens said includes presence information and buddy lists. The service, dubbed m.traction, works through short message service and WAP protocols.
Separately, Siemens launched its new Mobile Smart Proxy, which the company said allows carriers to offer differentiated services based on service level, bearer type and device capabilities. Siemens said the new product will give wireless users a personalized, targeted and accelerated wireless Internet experience.
