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HP: SK Telecom, Korean Telecom and LG U+ Form ConsortiumFeb 17, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- HP announced SK Telecom, Korean Telecom and LG U+ are cooperating, through a consortium, to create a single, Korea-specific clearinghouse that will link to a global application development initiative called the Wholesale Applications Community. According to a release, WAC brings together more than 60 communication service providers to create a common set of interfaces, standards and tools. The Korea-WAC platform will function as an intermediary, handling transactions and processing, to ensure that global WAC applications are available and optimized for use by the three Korean CSPs and their mobile customers. In addition, a Korea-WAC application can enrich the mobile experience for all users by integrating key network enablers from the three different CSPs. For example, an application that depends on a user's location or availability can share that information automatically among all users, even if they are on different CSP networks. The Korea-WAC platform is being implemented by a consortium formed by the Mobile Internet Business Association and the three CSPs with support from the Republic of Korea. "Our goal is to make sure that Koreans continue to have the best possible mobile experience," said DongJin Choi, director, MOIBA. "Through cooperation, both globally and in Korea, we can reach that goal. The pan-country approach of Korea-WAC is unique, and again demonstrates Korean leadership. We look forward to continued progress with HP." "The innovative Korea-WAC approach creates growth opportunities for CSPs and application developers, and will ultimately enhance the mobile experience for millions of users," said Erwan Menard, vice president and general manager, Communications and Media Solutions business unit, HP. "HP believes WAC can be a catalyst for re-shaping the global landscape, and Korea-WAC might well be a model for other countries." LG U+, Korea Telecom, SK Telecom and HP are members of WAC. KWAC is a consortium formed by Mobile Internet Business Association, SKT, KT and LG U+ with support from the Republic of Korea. HP is a technology company. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |