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Orange is to work with Antepo to deploy an instant messaging solution across its portfolio of networks. Users will be able to access the instant messaging system from SMS, WAP, J2ME, Pocket PC, web and desktop interfaces.

Antepo’s ACCEPT product is Jabber-compliant, using XMPP to communicate with most presence-based messaging systems worldwide. The company will also undertake integration with Orange’s existing messaging systems to create a globally-branded Orange Messenger service.

“Instant messaging is a key initiative within Orange,” Andreas Waber, Director of Products and Services at Orange Communications, says. “Antepo’s ACCEPT has the perfect match with our expectations: a solution compliant with group requirements, while capable of integrating with our local legacy systems.” Maxime Seguineau, Chairman and CEO of Antepo, added: “Orange’s choice marks a key achievement for Antepo and further consolidates our leadership in the marketplace. It establishes our ability to provide carrier-grade messaging solutions that meet demanding requirements for both quality and close integration with key resources such as web services, user directories, location, provisioning, billing and monitoring. We take pride in the confidence put into this project by Orange.”