Priority Programme #4
The Priority Programme #04: Converged Services & Applications
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The FMCA Converged Services & Applications Priority Programme is focused on defining Convergence opportunities beyond voice, and the enablement of a wide range of Convergence applications by gaining a consensus view on a core set of services that will stimulate new market opportunities.
The FMCA Converged Services & Applications Priority Programme therefore provides a framework for the delivery of services that are fully interoperable between multiple operators and across multiple networks, considering various service levels.
Aims & Objectives:
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New service opportunities resulting from the common level of knowledge across the FMCA membership base on key future Convergence applications.
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Jointly exploit, with FMCA members and industry, the technical benefits of Convergence to enable the delivery of innovative new services
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Reduce time to market for novel, revenue generating applications.
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To achieve alignment with vendors and Standards Development & Certification Organisations, encouraging developments in areas such as:
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APIs provided to application developers;
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Embedded applications provided by handset vendors;
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The functionality provided by the hardware platform;
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Network protocols supported by the device.
Key Deliverables:
Commercial Service Interoperability Trials, within agreed timescales, amongst FMCA interested members for person-to-person communications services, such as:
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IM services
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Interoperability of VoIP services
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IMS Applications e.g. Instant Messaging
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Converged Address Book Applications