Visage Mobile and Convergys Prepared to Support ESPN Mobile Introduction

Visage Mobile and Convergys Prepared to Support ESPN Mobile Introduction

Companies' Leading Service Platform to Enable 'The Ultimate Wireless Experience for Sports Fans'

SAN FRANCISCO and CINCINNATI, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Visage Mobile, the leading provider of technology and services to enable MVNOs, and Convergys Corporation (NYSE:CVG), a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services, are prepared to support ESPN Mobile, the MVNO from ESPN scheduled to launch early 2006. MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) provide privately branded wireless communications services utilizing excess capacity on existing wireless networks.

Visage Mobile and Convergys formed an exclusive partnership in 2003 to integrate each other's technologies to create the leading end-to-end MVNO platform. The benefit for MVNOs is that they can shorten their time to market, minimize their upfront investment, and deliver a truly differentiated mobile experience built to the unique needs of their customers. Under the agreement, Visage Mobile provides the back office platform, including its patent-pending carrier gateway, and Convergys is the billing services provider, operating its Infinys(TM) Billing and Rating software.

"ESPN Mobile is one of the most exciting developments in the MVNO world, and Visage Mobile is proud to be playing a major role in its introduction," said Matt Johnson, Visage Mobile CEO. Johnson said Visage Mobile has spent nearly four years developing its MVNO enabling platform, and launched operations for its first MVNO client in 2004 on the combined Visage-Convergys MVNO Platform.

"ESPN is one of the most recognizable names in sports, and Convergys welcomes the opportunity to be a continuing part of ESPN's MVNO endeavor," said Bob Lento, president of Wireline and Wireless Solutions at Convergys. "Infinys, in combination with the Visage Mobile platform, is uniquely able to address MVNOs' aggressive time-to-market plans because it is a robust, off- the-shelf solution that is easy to configure to deliver a unique customer experience."

ESPN Mobile will offer subscribers sports programming and entertainment over mobile phones in addition to voice service. Applications such as sports news, analysis, statistics, graphics and photos will be available, along with streaming video and audio. ESPN Mobile will sell ESPN-branded handsets, accessories and applications tailored to its target audience of sports fans.

About Visage Mobile

Visage Mobile is the only Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) offering "made to order" branded wireless solutions. Its configurable platform allows companies to create their own wireless branded service while retaining control over the customer experience. Unparalleled industry knowledge combined with a modular technology platform delivering carrier-grade service ensures that its clients' brands are safe and secure. Founded in 2001, Visage Mobile also provides advisory services to develop, manage, and promote branded wireless enterprises. Additional information is available at www.visagemobile.com.

About Convergys

Convergys Corporation is a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services. Convergys combines specialized knowledge and expertise with solid execution to deliver outsourced solutions, consulting services, and software support. Clients in more than 60 countries speaking nearly 30 languages depend on Convergys to manage the increasing complexity and cost of caring for customers and employees. Convergys serves the world's leading companies in many industries including communications, financial services, technology, and consumer products.

Convergys is a member of the S&P 500 and a Fortune Most Admired Company. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Convergys has more than 66,000 employees in 66 customer contact centers, three data centers, and other facilities in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information visit www.convergys.com.

NOTE: (Infinys is a trademark and Convergys and the Convergys logo are registered trademarks of Convergys Corporation.)

Source: Visage Mobile

CONTACT: Michael Vernetti of Trainer Communications, +1-510-701-1949, or
vs@trainercomm.com, for Visage Mobile

Web site: http://www.visagemobile.com/

Web site: http://www.convergys.com/

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