Broca Share Discussion Threads

[smelleroo] 06/7/2007 10:51

its a good start! lets hope for more!

[kablinsky] 06/7/2007 10:36

Nobody got anything to say about this agreement?

[spangle93] 30/6/2007 18:02

This was on the Broca site "news" list, but wasn't reported via regular channels, so may have got missed


19-Jun-07
CommunicAsia Launch
Singapore, 19 June '07 – London based Infinite Solutions Ltd (ISL), the global mobile solutions integrator and, Broca, the digital communications technology provider, today announce the launch of Asia's first Secure Advanced Messaging Service, (SAMS) application at CommunicAsia 2007.

ISL will also be launching Call & Play – which allows gamers to play PC and console games from their mobile, and 3onTV – which offers live TV streaming or video on demand.

Broca's SAMS
Broca's SAMS opens up the mobile phone as an entirely new sales and marketing channel, enabling businesses to create additional revenue streams from SMS through secure communication of financial information and greatly improved usability.

Businesses can now complete transactions and communicate with existing and new customers via advanced form-based SMS messaging. Message formats can be designed via a simple API, allowing customers to simply tick boxes to buy goods or services. By enabling the customer to register a PIN or password, personal details such as credit card data can be easily communicated with the knowledge that the customer has authenticated themselves. The data is encrypted using a revolutionary patented cyclical encryption technology and cannot be derived from the handset or over the air.

SAMS' form-based functionality provides even more intuitive use of SMS through drop-down response options. This java-based form factor communication also allows companies to gain greater control over the interaction and responses with their customers, providing cleaner customer data and greater market knowledge.

Commenting on today's launch, Duncan Ward, ISL's Chief Executive Officer says "Until now m-commerce has been held back by security issues such as the cardholder not being present at the time of the transaction. This has prevented retailers from offering their products and services available for purchase via a mobile phone. SAMS will completely open up the mobile phone as a new route to market in Asia and I am truly excited by the opportunities that will unfold as a result."

Brendan Burke, Sales Director at Broca Plc adds; "SAMS is a product rooted in simplicity, both for the business customer and the end-user. Because it uses traditional SMS functionality, it overcomes many of the obstacles that have frustrated the growth of other mobile channels; and because it works with the large majority of handsets. This creates an extra sales, marketing or communication channel and additional revenue which would otherwise not exist."

3onTV
3onTV provides a method of accessing live TV streaming or video on demand. Users simply make a direct video call from their 3G handset which takes them to a video menu. It is fully interactive so can also be used to allow an audience to participate from their mobile phone at home and thus increase audience retention.

Call & Play
The Call & Play service provides game publishers with an opportunity to generate further revenue through mobile gaming. The service allows consumers to dial up and play actual console and PC versions of games on their mobile phones. The service also allows consumers to buy these games via their mobile handset. Call & Play supports a wide range of platforms such as Playstation (2, 3 and PSP), Xbox and Xbox360 and PC games.

SAMS' security aspect integrates well with both these offerings, by providing a secure connection for 3G mobile purchases, and by allowing audience participation limitations for 3onTV.

For more information on Broca and Secure Advanced Messaging Service, (SAMS), please visit www.brocaplc.com

[spangle93] 23/5/2007 09:03

Guess Broca this morning is tarred by association with the RGO results, or rather the outlook?

[ltinvestor] 17/5/2007 08:37

Very heavy hitters from the banking industry appointed to the board confirms to me that the future is looking very good for Broca.I wonder whether Barclaycard are testing the product or is that too much of a coincidence?

[the prophet] 03/4/2007 16:13

-could well be RGO holders taking a bit off the table

[wjccghcc] 03/4/2007 16:11

end of tax year selling.

I took a few profits at 79p. With hindsight should have taken a few more and bought back... isn't ahindsight a wonderful thing?

[benson] 03/4/2007 16:09

Amazing lack fo comment both here and on the RGO board. Any thoughts anyone - both dropping on light volume.

[spangle93] 23/3/2007 09:04

Announcement of new contract this morning seems to have arrested the recently slip back in the share price.

Broca, the provider of secure advanced messaging technology, announces that it has signed a contract with Socratos (UK) Limited ("Socratos") to act as a
reseller for its innovative Secure Advanced Message Service (SAMS). This
acheivement represents the fourth such agreement, in addition to the three
agreements announced at the time of the demerger of Broca from 2ergo Group plc.
The existing agreements are with 2ergo Group plc ("2ergo"), Rapide
Communications and Infinite Solutions Limited.

more in the RNS

[spangle93] 16/3/2007 11:00

So SAMS will be thrust of the show and tell next week then?

We're new, we're here, and we have SAMS

[smelleroo] 16/3/2007 10:55

read this in itweek:

Digital communications firm Broca has launched a new SMS application designed to give retailers and service providers a sales and marketing channel and an easier way of communicating with customers.

The Secure Advanced Messaging Service (SAMS) application features patented cyclical encryption technology that does not rely on PKI-style exchange of keys, and ensures that any confidential information on the handset cannot be found or intercepted in transmission, said Broca's managing director, Ian Price.

Firms could use the technology to create branded forms through simple APIs and deliver them via text message to customers. Customers can fill in these forms, which could include simple drop-down menus or tick-boxes, to buy goods or services, Price added.

PIN numbers and passwords can also be registered to secure authentication before using credit cards and other sensitive data.

"The protocol is pretty broad ranging. We're looking at it as the way to bring commerce to the handset, so people can pay for things on the move," said Price.

Because the protocol is well known and ubiquitous it could prove popular with consumers, Price added. Potential applications could facilitate e-ticketing, e-voting and mobile banking, including two-factor authentication.

"The range of applications is wherever there's a requirement for secure communications or data capture," said Price. "It could also be used by enterprises to send simple secure messages. Some customers are looking to using it for market research questionnaires."

Chris Barling, chief executive of e-commerce specialist Actinic, argued that m-commerce has not taken off because most consumers can wait until they get home to purchase items.

"As far as the UK is concerned, m-commerce has not happened. Distance purchasing is a considered thing because you have to wait for it to be delivered anyway. The fundamental problem is that the device is too small," Barling said.

However, Barling highlighted

e-ticketing as one area where impulse buyers might use the SAMS service. The ticket could be texted back to the consumer with a unique signifier or bar code to provide entry to an event.

[the prophet] 16/3/2007 10:42

-see we have some news on the Investors section of the web-site
-perhaps this should have been released generally?



11-Mar-07
Broca Launches SAMS
Secure Advanced Messaging Service opens up mobile phones for true m-commerce allowing secure communication of payment details.


London, UK, 11 March '07 – Broca, a provider of digital communications technology, today announces the launch of the world's first Secure Advanced Messaging Service, (SAMS) application. SAMS opens up the mobile phone as an entirely new sales and marketing channel, enabling businesses to create additional revenue streams from SMS through secure communication of financial information and greatly improved usability.

Businesses can now complete transactions and communicate with existing and new customers via advanced form-based SMS messaging. Message formats can be designed via a simple API, allowing customers to simply tick boxes to buy goods or services. By allowing the customer to register a PIN or password, personal details such as credit card data can be easily communicated with the knowledge that the customer has authenticated themselves. The data is encrypted using a revolutionary patented cyclical encryption technology and cannot be derived from the handset or over the air.

Ian Price, managing director at Broca comments; "SAMS is a product rooted in simplicity, both for the business customer and the end-user. Because it uses traditional SMS functionality, it overcomes many of the obstacles that have frustrated the growth of other mobile channels; and because it works with the large majority of handsets, it truly unlocks the potential of the mobile phone as a new route to market. This creates an extra sales, marketing or communication channel and additional revenue which would otherwise not exist."

SAMS' form-based functionality provides even more intuitive use of SMS through drop-down response options. This form factor communication also allows companies to gain greater control over the interaction and responses with their customers, providing cleaner customer data and greater market knowledge.

[smelleroo] 16/3/2007 10:18

you would hope so otherwise it could be quite a short meeting! LOL! Presume pipeline could be discussed as well as educating the city of their product offering!

[the prophet] 16/3/2007 10:06

-belated thanks, spangle, for the Broca web-site address
-now in the header

-sounds interesting, smelleroo, presumably they have got a great story to tell
the analysts and investors

[smelleroo] 16/3/2007 09:16

back onto broca, the times tiddler to watch:

Broca, the secure mobile phone messaging group that that was split out of 2 Ergo a fortnight ago, will run a promotional roadshow for City investors and analysts next week. The shares, which made their debut at 52p, closed at 80p, valuing the company at Pounds 30 million.

[peaeff] 12/3/2007 22:08

Rochdale try RPS Group a total success story building for the future. Or from it's fundamentals page click on 'more like this'

[rochdale] 10/3/2007 16:07

thanks spangle - have started a thread over on finfoex on the same topic

[spangle93] 10/3/2007 15:11

There's an MNE thread, and an IEM thread too.
But I think this is a more general alternative energy one

[rochdale] 10/3/2007 14:37

fair point about betamax but working on the philosophy that one real winner should make up for a couple of losers

will take a look at MNE

is there a green board on here somewhere - had a look cannot find one - can take my off topic posts there

thanks spangle

[spangle93] 10/3/2007 13:18

Rochdale. I guess my biggest fear in this section is picking the "Betamax" technology, so I can't offer individual share advice. So I've hedged, and gone with MNE, which is a specialist IT investing in 6 different sectors including the areas you've mentioned. It's up around 20% since I started in September 06, though this area is one that gets hit proportionately harder in downturns.

Sorry I can't be specific, and also for the O/T remarks

[rochdale] 10/3/2007 10:21

be good to find another RGO - have been trying to find some growth stocks in the "green" area - renewable energy, green product manufacturers.

Got to be the biggest market in next decade, energy saving devices, carbon neutral, recycling etc. etc..

anyone invested in any shares in that area?

[spangle93] 08/3/2007 15:01

TP - Could you add the link to the header
www.brocaplc.com

[ltinvestor] 08/3/2007 08:54

Couldn't agree more TP.

[the prophet] 08/3/2007 08:49

-up again, heading towards the £1 mark
-that would value BROC at around £37m.....cheap for the future of m-commerce!

[the prophet] 07/3/2007 15:04

-whoooosh!