AKN specializes in delivering wireless service management solutions for the transport and telematics sector. Our customers include leading car manufacturers using our platforms to manage in-car wireless security and emergency alerting services. We also have national public transport companies using our platforms to manage wireless tracking, ticketing, security and public access wireless services.

Transport and logistics companies also use tracking and surveillance devices to optimize route planning, monitor transported goods and get a detailed view on the wear and tear of equipment. In high-risk areas the application of vehicle tracking has proven to reduce the theft of tractors, trailers and loads, improving profitability and reducing litigation costs. Wireless wide area connections using SMS and GPRS are the technologies that are most frequently used, with satellite communication providing coverage in remote areas.

The AKN Smart Access Platform is a one-stop-shop for managing, monitoring and tracking wireless services across different networking technologies and platforms

AKN wireless service management platform provides solutions for implementing and managing wireless metering services for gas, water and energy companies in the utilities market.

Utility companies equip water, gas and electricity meters with telemetry units that transmit meter readings to a central application for automatic processing. Other applications may be based on drive-by systems that collect meter readings wirelessly, or use static concentrators to collect readings from several devices nearby and then transmit these over a longer distance using a wide area wireless network, cutting overall costs even further. Typically SMS and GPRS are used for the long haul, and a mix of proprietary and standardized technologies including ZigBee, rfid, etc. are used for communication over short distances.

AKN enables and provides solutions to manage wireless access to office documents, email and information on the Move.

AKN Messaging Online and Smart Access are platforms for reliable and secure wireless access providing bi-directional messaging globally. Multiple gateways provide redundancy and high system availability, with IPsec and SSL available to secure the leased line or VPN internet connection between the customer system and the AKN messaging gateways. Real-time notifications inform the customer's application about the exact delivery status of messages. With AKN Messaging Online, customers have a single point of access to the SMSCs of all mobile network operators.

AKN solutions are being used for field service automation of engineering and sales operations speeding up customer service, improving communications and cutting costs.

Mobile Banking services offering access to financial information and managing transactions on the move is increasingly being demanded by consumers creating a whole new opportunity for Banks and Financial institutions.

AKN is at the forefront of providing messaging, alerting and mobile portal service management solutions to the banking sector. Banks offer a range of mobile services including mini-statements, balance enquiries, over draft alerts, and mobile top-up facilities for pre-pay mobiles.AKN customers also include insurance companies sending renewal alerts to consumers speeding up transactions and customer retention.

Managing customer relationships via the mobile channel is proving to be revenue generating asset leading to new customer acquisitions and recurring business for financial institutions

Road User Pricing, Wireless Public Access, Wireless Parking Meters, Remote Security and Wireless access to local council services are just a few examples of services which can be managed via the AKN Smart Access Platform.

M-government can speed up efficiency and lead to transformation of the relationship between citizens and governments. The Mobile Data Association predicts that it mobile government can help save costs of up to £21.5 billion which is a savings target for governments via adoption of advanced information technology.

AKN works with IT suppliers, system integrators and government agencies to deliver integrated solutions and service management.

The AKN Smart Access Platform is ideal for fixed line and mobile telecom operators wanting to enable wireless services for their customers.

Service Providers have the option of white labeling the platform and using their own branded interfaces if required. Smart Access can help you deploy and manage wireless services over multiple networking technologies including IP, WAP, GPRS, 3G, Wi-fi, Wimax, SMS, etc.

The Smart Access Platform integrates easily into existing service provider platforms and legacy systems. It offers a fully managed service environment with web interfaces to monitor, manage, bill and deliver the service