Kajeet picks Comverse mobile IM soln

BANGALORE: Comverse, a subsidiary of Comverse Technology Inc, today announced that kajeet, a Maryland-based pay-as-you-go cell phone service provider, has selected its Mobile instant messaging (IM) solution.

Comverse mobile IM gives mobile instant messaging a PC-like IM experience that encourages immediate service adoption and usage, Comverse said in a statement.

The service enables kajeet users anywhere, anytime to keep in touch with their IM buddies from the convenience of their mobile handsets using AOL's Mobile AIM service.

"kajeet is a cell phone service that's all about kids and Mobile IM is a compelling must-have service for our young, technologically savvy users," said Daniel Neal, CEO of kajeet. "Our partnership with Comverse leverages their expertise, and their high level of responsiveness and customer support."