- Interactive Web portal service helps enhance social networks in planned
communities -
ATLANTA, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSouth (NYSE: BLS) today announced
that it has entered into a non-exclusive agreement with ICI Services
Corporation, otherwise known as IntelliCommunities(R), to jointly market a
community Web portal service in planned communities in BellSouth's service
area.
Under this sales teaming agreement, IntelliCommunities will offer the
NetShare(R) community Web portal service as part of BellSouth's
comprehensive communications portfolio for planned communities that
includes voice, video, high-speed data, security and Wi-Fi hotspot
solutions.
IntelliCommunities' interactive NetShare(R) Portal Service is designed
to help residents easily integrate into their surroundings and to encourage
social connections that create vibrant, attractive communities. Homeowners'
associations and property managers can create operational and communication
efficiencies by using the portal and developers can offer a unique service
for residents.
"Developers are seeking differentiating communications solutions to set
their communities apart in a competitive market," said Phil Jacobs,
president - Community Technologies, BellSouth. "The NetShare service
complements BellSouth's comprehensive technology portfolio and becomes
another premium amenity for residents in progressive communities."
BellSouth and IntelliCommunities will jointly market the NetShare
service and coordinate deployment of services with developers and property
managers. IntelliCommunities will provide ongoing customer service and
technical user support.
"A community with a strong social fabric is very attractive to new home
buyers," said Chuck Matthews, founder and president of IntelliCommunities.
"The user-friendly design of the NetShare community Web portal service
facilitates personal relationships, builds a connected lifestyle and
ultimately helps increase real estate value for residents."
About ICI Services Corporation
Established by real estate and technology professionals in 1999,
IntelliCommunities is a privately held company headquartered in Scottsdale,
Arizona. IntelliCommunities serves over 80 communities in 17 states with
its advanced, interactive Web portal service. IntelliCommunities' clients
include many of the largest developers, communities and home builders in
the nation.
About BellSouth Corporation
BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 500 communications company
headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and 40
percent ownership of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless voice
and data provider with 58.7 million customers.
Backed by award-winning customer service, BellSouth offers the most
comprehensive and innovative package of voice and data services available
in the market. Through BellSouth Answers(R), residential and small business
customers can bundle their local and long distance service with dial-up and
high-speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and Cingular(R)
Wireless service. For businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local
and long distance voice and data networking solutions. BellSouth also
offers print and online directory advertising through The Real Yellow
Pages(R) and YELLOWPAGES.COM(TM) from BellSouth.
BellSouth believes that diversity and fostering an inclusive
environment are critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's
global marketplace. More information about BellSouth can be found at
http://www.bellsouth.com.
SOURCE BellSouth Corporation
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CONTACT:
Todd Smith of BellSouth Corporation,
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