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Webraska and Schlumberger partner up for world's first demonstration of hassle-free parking using WAP mobile phonesWith the new service, WAP mobile phone users will be able to key in their location or destination and, from the innovative combination of Schlumberger parking data and Webraska's Internet-based Distributed Navigation services, receive a real-time update of available parking in the surrounding streets and car parks, en-route traffic information, maps and best route to the chosen parking place. The parking terminals and management systems of Schlumberger will transmit current occupancy rates data across GSM, Mobitex, PSTN or Internet networks to the open-interface Parking Information Server. The server calculates occupancy levels for the area plus several dynamic characteristics such as whether the number of available parking spaces is increasing or decreasing, allowing the motorist to select the optimum parking location thus saving time and considerable frustration. Webraska's servers will then calculate the best itinerary and guide the phone's user to their chosen location. Over 95% of the Schlumberger parking terminals currently installed around the world can be easily upgraded to generate the necessary data, offering a significant opportunity for city and local governments to enhance their service image to drivers. "This partnership with Schlumberger is a logical step for Webraska, adding an essential aspect of urban mobility - where to leave your car on arrival - to our current real-time services that help mobile phone users reach their destination as effortlessly as possible," states Jean-Michel Durocher, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Webraska. "This agreement is also a significant advance in our efforts to provide mobile phone operators and their subscribers with value-added proximity services." "Combining 20 years of Schlumberger expertise in parking equipment and services with Webraska's competencies in integrating dynamic data with real-time traffic maps and route guidance enlarges the scope of value-added services available to the growing number of users of WAP-compliant mobile phones," adds Axel Hausen, Marketing Manager, Schlumberger. "This new service will help city, local and regional governments to significantly improve their image in the eyes of vehicle drivers and contribute substantially to revitalising city centres and leisure areas." About Webraska Webraska is the world's first provider of value-added real-time traffic information, maps, and navigation services on mobile Internet phones, turning phones into co-pilots. Webraska's goal is to provide a flexible and complete alternative to CD-rom-based car navigation systems, using its patented Internet-based Distributed Navigation. Its customers are telecom operators wishing to reduce churn rates, earn new revenues and build a strong brand by addressing their users' basic mobility needs. Originally developed in partnership with leading French mobile telephony operator SFR, Webraska's services are built on carrier-grade quality digital map servers designed to support millions of subscribers. Services include WAP access, Java-based call-centre interfaces, XML queries for IVR systems, SMS connectivity, Internet personalisation, support and visualisation. Webraska's services are available to subscribers of SFR in France and KPN in the Netherlands. Webraska has also established partnerships with Trafficmaster in the UK, ADAC in Germany, Tele Atlas, Alcatel, Phone.com and In Fusio. The company is headquartered in Poissy, France and has offices in the UK, Belgium and Spain. It recently raised EURO 10m in venture capital from Apax and Argo Global Capital. About Schlumberger Schlumberger Solutions for Municipalities provides city councils and local governments throughout the world with integrated smart card-based solutions for mass transit, parking and telecommunications. Additional information is available at http://www.slb.com/smartcards. Schlumberger Test & Transactions provides smart card-based solutions; semiconductor equipment and services; and corporate IP and network solutions to customers throughout the world. It is a business unit of Schlumberger Limited, an $8.4 billion global technology services company. Schlumberger Test & Transactions, 50 avenue Jean Jaures, F-92542 Montrouge, France Web: www.slb.com/smartcards/ • Tel: +33 1 47 46 66 67 • Fax: +33 1 47 46 63 67 . For more information, please contact: Silvia Blanc-Bolelli Webraska sblancbolelli@webraska.com Tel: +33 (0)1 39 22 63 04 Fax: +33 (0)1 39 22 63 44 Dirk Hinze Schlumberger Test & Transactions hinze@montrouge.tt.slb.com Tel: +33 (0)1 47 46 79 50 www.webraska.com
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