Finland's Wireless Fast Track Thanks in large measure to mobile handset pacesetter Nokia, this small nation, about the size of Montana with a population of some 5 million people, is where the rest of the world looks for wireless guidance. But so far no one is willing to put it together. Printer friendly version.
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The specifications will be used for exchanging messages and presence information between mobile devices and services, and Internet-based instant messaging services. The protocol will be optimized for the requirements of mobile devices and wireless networks. In a joint statement, the founding members of the Wireless Village observed that instant messaging is rapidly evolving to include rich multimedia content, such as audio and video clips, and images with traditional text messaging. Network operators will also be able to provide meeting and conferencing services with shared content. It will also define procedures and tools for testing conformance and interoperability of mobile instant messaging and presence services.