TiPhone Mobile Goes Public

S-Nexian Glocal Transformation

PRESS LAUNCH S-NEXIAN

Jakarta, 10 Oktober 2011 – Nexian sebagai merek lokal sudah mendapat tempat special dihati konsumen Indonesia. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari antusiasme konsumen ponsel tanah air setiap Nexian meluncurkan produk terbarunya. Tidak hanya konsumen sebatas pengguna ponsel, perusahaan bertaraf international mulai melirik Nexian sebagai vendor ponsel dengan asset menjanjikan dibawah naungan Selular Group sebagai distributor ponsel dan aksesoris terbesar di Indonesia. Perusahaan tersebut adalah Provider asal Singapura S i2i Limited yang akhirnya menjadi mitra strategis Selular Group. Langkah yang diambil oleh S i2i Limited untuk berkolaborasi dengan Selular Group ini sejalan dengan strategi Nexian sebagai vendor lokal yang ingin mendulang sukses di kancah persaingan global brand di industri telekomunikasi khususnya ponsel.

Kaleidoskop Nexian sebagai Lokal Brand yang melejit

Nexian pertama kali hadir dan diluncurkan sebagai lokal brand di Indonesia diawali pada tahun 2006. Saat itu Nexian dinobatkan sebagai market leader dibidang penyedia perangkat telekomunikasi telepon (fixed) dan mobile (handphone). Sebagai vendor ponsel Nexian mengawali peluncuran produk dengan model flip yaitu NX350 berbasis CDMA dan bekerjasama dengan operator Esia. Melanjutkan sukses besar Nexian, pada tahun 2008 kembali meluncurkan produk flexiphone dan berhasil memasarkan flexiphone sebanyak 3 Juta unit dalam kurun waktu 8 bulan. Nexian melakukan inovasi berikutnya melalui peluncurkan produk berbasis QWERTY yang bisa mengakses facebook melalui WAP, dengan type NX900 bersama XL Axiata yang populer disebut “NexianBerry” di kalangan masyarakat. Operator sebagai penyedia jasa layanan telekomunikasi mulai melirik Nexian sebagai vendol ponsel yang selalu memberikan sentuhan terbaru dan ter-update di setiap ponsel yang diluncurkan untuk menjadi mitra bundling yang handal menarik konsumen. Tidak hanya sampai disitu, Nexian terus menggerus pasar ponsel lokal dan membidik konsumen pangsa pasar global brand. Kejeliaan Nexian membaca minat pasar dibuktikan melalui peluncuran berbagai tipe ponsel yang menarik konsumen seperti Nexian Browser dengan Telkomsel, Nexian OnLine dengan Indosat bersama Saikoji, Nexian Slank, Nexian SHE yang bertaburkan Swarovski, Nexian Music Card Player dengan band dan artis papan atas. Nexian juga terus meningkatkan kualitas produk tidak hanya dari trend teknologi yang digunakan tapi juga dari aplikasi-aplikasi yang sudah di tanamkan diponsel Nexian. Nexian yang dikenal sebagai ponsel dengan harga terjangkau (low end) mulai beranjak memproduksi ponsel pintar atau lebih dikenal Smartphone.

Berpijak pada motto yang selalu di pegang Nexian bahwa “Teknologi tidak perlu Mahal” maka Nexian meluncurkan ponsel pintar yang di lengkapi dengan operating System Android dengan harga yang masih terjangkau disebut dengan Nexian Journey. Nexian journey mendapat sambutan yang luar biasa dari pecinta gadget sehingga Nexian terus berevolusi untuk melahirkan produk-produk Smartphone lainnya tanpa meninggalkan produk dengan kelas segmentasi diharga yang lebih terjangkau. Nexian tidak hanya bicara mengenai keunggulan dari sisi teknologi dan aplikasi yang di tanamkan di ponsel, juga unggul dalam penjualan unit ponsel. Nexian memegang persentase yang paling besar di antara local brand lainnya dan menggerus pangsa pasar Global brand dengan total 10 juta pengguna Nexian di Q3 2011.

Sekilas tentang S i2i Limited

S i2i Limited merupakan perusahaan bertaraf international yang berkantor pusat di Singapura dimana memiliki bisnis inti sebagai perusahaan penyedia layanan berupa suara, data dan mobile broadband yang terdepan dengan Mobile VoIP Techonoly. Perusahaan ini sudah memiliki cabang di beberapa Negara diantaranya : Malaysia, China, Thailand, Hongkong, Jepang, South Africa dan California. Perusahaan ini beroperasi dengan 2 kelompok usaha terbesar yaitu Mobilitas dan Teknologi. Mobilitas berkembang melalui jaringan ritel yang tersebar luas di seluruh wilayah cakupan S i2i. Dimana hal ini bertujuan untuk melakukan pen-distribusian melalui kegiatan pengadaan dan penjualan ponsel dengan meng-akuisisi sejumlah merek terkemuka di wilayah Asia Tenggara.  Dikelompok usaha teknologi, S i2i juga mengembangkan kerjasama dengan perusahaan penyedia layanan teknologi terkemuka untuk layanan komunikasi melalui suara dan data serta teknologi informasi dan komunikasi sebagai suatu solusi bagi perusahaan-perusahaan.

Komitmen yang di usung oleh S i2i “innovation to infinity” dengan tujuan untuk melakukan eksplorasi yang inovatif di pasar untuk kepuasan pelanggan. S i2i ingin mengembangkan komunikasi yang difokuskan pada peningkatan gaya hidup yang digital melalui ponsel yang terhubung dengan jaringan internet. Sebagai perusahaan international, S i2i terus mengembangkan sayapnya dan melebarkan langkahnya untuk menciptakan jaringan telekomunikasi di sepanjang Asia Tenggara. Untuk itulah S i2i Limited berkolaborasi dengan Nexian sebagai vendol lokal terbesar di Indonesia.

S-Nexian Glocal Transformation

Tujuan Nexian untuk berkiprah ke pasar international akhirnya dapat terlaksana. Dengan mengusung perencanaan yang matang, Nexian dan S i2i berkolaborasi membentuk perubahan yang signifikan kearah brand yang lebih luas sebagai bentuk dari upaya pencitraan Global Brand dan Local Brand yang menyatu dalam konsep “Glocal Transformation”. Perpaduan 2 kekuatan besar ini meliputi keungulan Nexian sebagai Lokal Brand yang mempunyai pangsa pasar terbesar di Indonesia saat ini dengan kualitas produk mumpuni dan aplikasi terbaik berpadu dengan kekuatan S i2i di bidang teknologi mobile internet solution. Kekuatan ini menyatukan dalam satu tujuan untuk menjadi brand baru yang di sebut “S-Nexian”.

Melalui Brand baru ini kami ingin dapat membangun reputasi brand yang kuat sehingga memiliki reputasi yang kuat untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pasar. Brand baru yang diusung ini S-Nexian mampu dan punya kesempatan untuk terus memenuhi kebutuhan konsumen akan keterjangkauan harga produk tanpa keraguan akan reputasi brand yang lebih baik. S-Nexian hadir dengan Semangat Sang Juara sampai pada era yang kami sebut sebagai “Glocal Transformation”.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut hubungi:

Sufala Handri

Head Of Public Relation PT.Metrotech Jaya Komunika Indonesia

Telp : 021-5602111

Email: fhalah@selulargroup.com

Spice Mobility to expand mobile internet biz to Africa

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Spice Mobility to expand mobile internet biz to Africa

In an exclusive interview to CNBC-TV18, chairman of the Spice Group, BK Modi says that they are mainly looking at Africa to expand their mobile internet business.

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In an exclusive interview to CNBC-TV18, chairman of the Spice Group, BK Modi says that they are mainly looking at Africa to expand the mobile internet business of Spice Mobility. � We have already acquired companies in Asia and now we are moving towards Africa,� he said. He adds that the large population and the underdeveloped market will be an advantage for them.

For this expansion, the company plans to issue treasury stock to meet its fund requirement of USD 100-200 million. � Plus, we have a company in Singapore where we availability of cash which can be used for acquisition to expand in these markets,� he adds.

Below is an edited transcript of his interview with Ekta Batra and Reema Tendulkar. Also watch the accompanying video.

Q: We understand that you are scouting for acquisitions in Asia and Africa. Just take us through what's happening on that front?

A: We are entering into the field of mobile internet and we have identified Ivory Coast to Indonesia as our area of business. We have acquired companies in Asia and now we are moving towards Africa.

Africa has a very large population and there is a lot of need for mobile internet. It is lagging behind the internet industry and so it will go straight to mobile internet rather than going through the PC route. That� s why Africa is something which is very interesting for us. Our team has already gone there and we are hoping to make some announcements in the next month.

Q: What is the kind of fund requirement that the company has in this fiscal year? Also, are there any plans to tap the markets by way of equity or even the debt?

A: We have funds inside the company because we have no borrowings and we have a cash reserve of more than USD 30 million. Also, we are planning to raise money from our treasury stock which will be in the region of USD 100-200 million, which will be used for the acquisition.

Plus, we have a company in Singapore where we availability of cash which can be used for acquisition to expand in these markets.

Q: When will this treasury sale of shares come in into the markets and will it be by way of private placement?

A: We have certain shares which we are trying to privately place. We feel that it may not be USD 200 million in the present market, we may be able to raise USD 80-100 million initially and these stocks we will be placing privately. We are creating a road show which will going from next week. We are using Elara Capital as our investment banker for this purpose.

Q: Spice Digital was expected to hit the markets last year, if I have not mistaken. Any plans on that?

A: We had said at that time that we were looking for a strategic investor before we hit the market. We have now got a strategic investor, MediaTek Inc. which has invested USD 20 million for a 10% share in the company.
 
With the established price of USD 200 million for the company, I think we take the company public depending on the market sentiment. That will happen before the end of this year or early next year.

BK Modi’s $1b plan to become a global brand

By Saahil Anant Sep 28 2011

S i2i Dual SIM S i330 Mobile Phone $58 @ 7-Eleven 30 Sep – 30 Nov 2011

HTC interested in buying its own mobile OS

[The ELECTRIFY Android-powered smartphone available at U.S. Cellular for $199.99 after rebate and purchase of data plan. The ELECTRIFY features a 4.3" QHD touchscreen, HDMI output and full Mirror Mode, an 8 MP camera and front-facing camera for video chat.]Chicago, IL -- U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) announced today that the Motorola ELECTRIFY™ will join the carrier’s cutting-edge device portfolio later this month. The Android™-powered smartphone is designed to deliver the next generation of multi-media features and a powerhouse dual-core 1GHz processor for 70 percent faster overall performance1 and 75 percent faster browsing than leading single core smartphones2. With a best-in-class display, camera, webcam, loads of software applications and a dedicated media kickstand, customers will be able to seamlessly multi-task throughout the day. The ELECTRIFY will be available for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate along with purchase of a data plan.

“The ELECTRIFY is more than a “smart” phone,” said Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. “Its multi-tasking capabilities make it the perfect personal assistant for customers who depend on their smartphone to meet the ever-changing needs of their busy lifestyles. Our commitment to providing a variety of devices that enhance customers’ lives is one of the reasons consumers who switch to U.S. Cellular join the happiest customers in wireless.”

The Motorola ELECTRIFY features a 4.3-inch qHD (Quarter High Definition) touchscreen and a kickstand for convenient hands-free viewing of high-quality movies, TV shows and videos. Plus, with HDMI output and full Mirror Mode, customers will be able to connect to the ELECTRIFY to any HD screen, so the entire family can enjoy the latest movies or hottest new Android games on their television at home.

The ELECTRIFY’s premium 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and auto photo-enhancing software will allow customers to leave their camera at home and still capture incredible photos and videos. The device also features a front-facing camera for video chat on the go. Customers can take and store tons of photos and videos with 16GB of memory on-board that can be expanded to 48GB with a 32GB memory card purchase.

With Motorola’s exclusive webtop application, customers can expand ELECTRIFY’s power to include a larger screen and full keyboard for amazing functionality and productivity. Plug ELECTRIFY into the Motorola HD Station* and connect to an HD monitor to launch a full Firefox 4.0 browser, simultaneously surf the web, stream music, and run useful apps. Customers will have instant access to personal and corporate e-mails and will be able to download photos and videos in a flash on U.S. Cellular’s high-speed nationwide network, which has the highest call quality and network satisfaction of any national carrier.

The launch date for the ELECTRIFY will be shared within the next few weeks.

More Cell Phone Distributors Go Public in Indonesia

PT Erajaya Swasembada, owner of the Erafone mobile phone retailer, will conduct an initial public offering (IPO) this year. Erajaya will release approximately 40 percent of its shares. (IFT/DINUL MUBAROK)

JAKARTA (IFT) – Indonesia’s stock market will have more cellular phone distributors this year. Following PT Trikomsel Oke Tbk's (TRIO) entrance into the market in 2009, PT Erajaya Swasembada, owner of the Erafone mobile phone retailer, will conduct an initial public offering (IPO) this year. Erajaya will release approximately 40 percent of its shares.

Eddy Sugito, Director of Corporate Valuation  of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), said that Erajaya has conducted  the mini exposure to IDX authorities in August. The company has also applied for the permit to obtain a preliminary contract.  It will register its shares in the IDX in November this year.

Eddy said that Erafone’s IPO uses the  June 2011 financial statement. The company appointed PT Buana Capital, Credit Suisse and JP Morgan as underwriters.

The company was established in 2002 and is one of the official retail distributors of Nokia, Samsung, iPhone and other phone brands. According to its plan, the company's underwriters and management will conduct road shows in several countries, including the US.

The IFT Research Department sees that Erafone’s IPO is the right move to obtain fresh funds to improve its performance. The growth of mobile phone sales in Indonesia is an opportunity for the company to increase its business revenue.

Indonesia’s cellular phone market continues to grow based on the performance of publicly-listed vendors and distributors such as PT Trikomsel Oke Tbk and PT Skybee Tbk (SKYB) in the first half of the year. In the first semester, Trikomsel posted a Rp 3.44 trillion (US$ 402.48 million) revenue, a 41 percent YOY increase from last year’s Rp 2.42 trillion.

Sales of mobile phones was the main revenue contributor  at about 75 percent. Mobile phone sales rose 48.7 percent to Rp 2.95 trillion. Earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) grew 49.5 percent to Rp 238.71 billion. The company’s net profit also rose 45.4 percent from Rp 83.20 billion to Rp 120.93 billion.

Meanwhile, Skybee recorded a 360 percent revenue increase to Rp 787.7 billion from Rp 170.9 billion in the first half of last year. This boosted the company’s profit by 259 percent to Rp 17.6 billion.  It also booked a 460 percent YOY increase in net profit to  Rp 16.8 billion from Rp 3 billion in the same period last year.

The IFT Research Department said that the growth of cellular phones in Indonesia is also driven by the declining prices of smart phones, specifically those using the Android operating system.

Last year, the International Data Corporation (IDC) reported that Indonesia’s cell phone shipments reached 25.5 million units. This is a 45.7 percent growth from the previous year. This year, IDC projects that it will reach 36 million units, growing 41 percent from the year before. (*)