Should auld acquaintance be forgot? Not according to the record numbers of SMS sent this New Year

Double-digit growth numbers around the world as string of SMS records are broken on New Years Eve 2006

[ClickPress, Thu Jan 25 2007] Thousands of miles, different time zones, even the seas and oceans proved no barrier for friends, family and loved ones this New Year, as the amount of SMS sent globally increased over 30 percent compared to last year, to reach a staggering 33 billion messages sent worldwide. These statistics, which prove the continuing significance of SMS to the lives of billions of people, are being attributed to increased use of SMS by groups outside of the traditional young user segments.

Responsible for handling more than half of all messages sent in the world, LogicaCMG has calculated that its systems processed around 18 billion messages on New Year’s Day, up one-third from the previous year. With around two billion active SMS users worldwide it is by far the largest messaging community in the world, and with mobile penetration on the rise the future looks bright for SMS as the consumers’ choice for mobile communication.

Across the globe, record traffic growth in established messaging markets combined with a number of newer emerging SMS markets caused a volume growth of messages far beyond anticipated levels. LogicaCMG, the messaging specialist that serves over one billion subscribers in 135 countries across six continents, saw new traffic records for the last festive season across the majority of the world’s mobile markets including the UK (29 percent growth), France (28 percent growth) and Thailand (close to 50 percent growth).

Wayne Irwin, president, North America, LogicaCMG Telecoms said: “The double-digit growth of SMS sent globally proves that its relevance in the lives of people is stronger than ever. Mobile users are able to fully rely on the capability of SMS to guarantee real-time delivery of their personal messages to businesses, friends and family at time critical moments.

“LogicaCMG expects this trend to continue further still as SMS and Internet-based messaging services such as mobile instant messaging are made interoperable. This New Year has demonstrated that far from reaching an end, SMS and mobility remain a key part of tomorrow’s lifestyle. As the global leader in mobile messaging, LogicaCMG is the primary provider of fully interoperable solutions that seamlessly link the SMS community to Internet-based messaging communities,” added Irwin.

About LogicaCMG
LogicaCMG is a major international force in IT services. It employs around 40,000 people across 41 countries. LogicaCMG’s focus is on enabling its customers to build and maintain leadership positions using LogicaCMG’s deep industry knowledge and its track record for successful delivery. The company provides business consulting, systems integration and IT and business process outsourcing across diverse markets including telecoms, financial services, energy and utilities, industry, distribution and transport and the public sector. Headquartered in Europe, LogicaCMG is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext (Amsterdam) (LSE:LOG; Euronext:LOG) and traded on the Xternal List of the Nordic Exchange in Stockholm. More information is available at www.logicacmg.com/telecoms.

Press contacts
Scott Allen
Global Marketing Director, LogicaCMG Telecoms
Tel: +44 (0)118 965 9200
Email: scott.allen@logicacmg.com

Todd Van Hoosear
Topaz Partners for LogicaCMG
Tel: +1 781 404 2409
Email: logicacmg@topazpartners.com

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