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SES AMERICOM Chooses Ring2 for Secure Conference Calls - press release
Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007
LONDON - November 19, 2007 - Ring2 Conferencing, the world's first audio-conferencing company to offer remote control of calls from a mobile device, announced today that SES AMERICOM, the largest supplier of satellite services in the US, has selected Ring2 as its conferencing service provider. SES AMERICOM's employees can now control their conference calls directly from their BlackBerry smartphones and the web.
With many of its executives and sales representatives often on the road or in the field, SES AMERICOM sought to offer employees a simple means of remotely collaborating with team members, partners and customers. Security of calls was a key concern, and critical to the selection of Ring2 was its ability to protect against uninvited participants gaining access to calls. Ring2's remote control of calls from the BlackBerry allows the call host to monitor who's on the call at all times.
'Ring2's service offers us improved security and control of our many conference calls,' said Linda McNeil, IT remote support specialist for SES AMERICOM. 'The call host can see at a glance who is on their call, can mute participants with distracting background noise, and can add other callers by number or directly from their BlackBerry address book.'
'Hours spent on conference calls are growing rapidly worldwide,' said Steve Flavell, co-CEO, Ring2 Conferencing, 'Ring2 makes those hours as secure and stress-free as possible. We are delighted that SES AMERICOM has chosen our unique service for its conferencing needs.'
Ring2 currently offers remote control from BlackBerry smartphones and Windows Mobile devices. Support for certain Symbian® and Palm® devices is planned for 2008.
About SES AMERICOM www.ses-americom.com
As the leading supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, internet service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communications and content distribution solutions. The company, recognized as a major innovator of advanced satellite communications services, operates a fleet of 15 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service throughout the Americas. In addition, AMERICOM Government Services (AGS), a wholly-owned subsidiary, is dedicated to providing satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S. Government.
SES AMERICOM is an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG). SES wholly owns three market-leading satellite operators, SES ASTRA in Europe, SES AMERICOM in North America, and SES NEW SKIES, which provide global coverage and connectivity. The company also holds strategic participations in SES Sirius in Europe, Ciel in Canada and Quetzsat in Mexico. SES provides outstanding satellite communications solutions via a fleet of 37 satellites in 25 orbital positions around the globe. Additional information on SES is available at: www.ses.com