Comverse Expands Its Multimodal Capabilities - Signs Agreement To Acquire Odigo, An Instant Messaging & Presence Leader

Comverse and Odigo have had a long standing-partnership. Together they developed instant communications products and services which are offered to operators around the world. This partnership is being taken to the next level. The combination of Comverse and Odigo offerings enhances Comverse's ability to address the emerging market demands for open instant messaging and communications applications.    (May 20, 2002)