Samsung Electronics has acquired NewNet Communication Technologies (Canada), a company operating Rich Communications Services (RCS) business within NewNet Communication Technologies. Known as ‘NewPace’ prior to its acquisition by NewNet Communication Technologies, the company is a provider of RCS infrastructure and services. No financial details related to the transaction have been disclosed.
Samsung says the NewNet Canada acquisition supports its commitment to RCS as mobile networks transition to IP-based networks and services. As a GSMA-compliant RCS platform, it will accelerate the deployment of RCS-enabled networks, providing consumers with a ubiquitous standards-based messaging and communications platform. The acquisition will also enable Samsung to offer interoperable server products for mobile operators that do not already have their own RCS infrastructure.
Samsung also says consumers will have access to an upgraded messaging service with features such as enhanced calling, group chat, and the ability to share and transfer large files including multimedia and high-resolution photos. Users will be able to communicate on any network, with an RCS-enabled device as well as SMS-only devices.
NewNet Canada, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, will continue to operate independently under the existing leadership of Brent Newsome and Gavin Murphy as a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Canada.
