The world of OSS is rapidly changing so there are always news-worthy stories floating about
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Ericsson acquires MetraTech to accelerate cloud and enterprise billing capabilities. Ericsson announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based MetraTech Corp., a provider of metadata-based billing, commerce and settlement solutions uniquely adaptable to multiple business models and industries. The acquisition includes all 140 employees and contractors comprising a team of highly-skilled software experts. […]
Sprint Selects NetCracker OSS to Support Rollout of Revolutionary Sprint Spark Network Technology. NetCracker Technology announced that Sprint has agreed to a multi-year agreement that will expand its use of NetCracker’s OSS solutions to support its Sprint Spark™ enhanced LTE rollout. Sprint Spark uses next-gen wireless technology to deliver a whole new level of mobile […]
Automile, Telit M2M partner on connected car platform. Automile AB, a Swedish start-up based in Stockholm, has built a telematics platform with the Internet of Things in mind, called Automile PRO, reinventing fleet management for businesses to connect with their car and driving data via a smart cellular based OBD II device, available in 53 […]
Thanks to Evan Linwood for providing a write-up about “Mastering your OSS” on his blog over at ArenaCore.com. He’s also included a photo of the first signing of my book.
Comarch expands Latin American presence, enters Brazilian telecom market. Comarch, a provider of complete IT solutions for telecoms, announced that its BSS solutions have been chosen by a U.S.-based communications provider for the launch of services in Brazil. The launch, which builds upon Comarch’s already established presence in Latin America, will offer Brazilian telecoms and […]
Because telcos’ business has become a lot more challenging in recent years, largely because of the OTT players, their way of sourcing equipment is changing. No longer do they simply write an RFP, which leads to a contract and then deployment, said Paul Scanlan, president of Huawei’s business and network consulting group. Paul’s group, which […]
Clarity assets sold and subsequently placed into administration. Following an announcement to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) on 24 June 2014 that Clarity OSS Limited and its secured creditor (CPS Group Investments Pty Ltd) had entered into an agreement to sell most of the Clarity Group’s assets to the Australian subsidiary of a US quoted […]
Elitecore bags 3 new orders from Multi Service Cable Operators, Deploys Integrated Real time Billing, Charging & Policy Control Solution. Elitecore Technologies, a leading provider of Integrated Policy, Charging, Billing and Revenue Management solution announces three Cable MSOs (Multi-System Operators) wins for Pay TV and Broadband services; setting up a strong footprint in Asia Pacific […]
Allstream Transforms Service Layer with NetCracker. NetCracker Technology announced that Allstream, Canada’s all-business communications provider, has agreed to transform its end-to-end order management and service fulfillment capabilities using its comprehensive next-gen innovative NetCracker 9 suite. Allstream is a Canadian leader in IP communications and the only national communications provider that works exclusively with business customers […]
NetBoss Technologies Announces Ventraq Acquisition. NetBoss Technologies, Inc. has announced that it has acquired the Ventraq Business Analytics (BIAS) technology assets, product portfolio and associated intellectual property, in addition to assuming the existing customer base, support, and maintenance responsibilities from Ventraq, Inc., an innovative provider of large-scale data integration, network and business analytics, and personalization […]
DeployPartners alliance with OSS Integrators. DeployPartners will be entering into a strategic alliance with USA Service Assurance Solution provider OSS Integrators in the near future. The merge of DeployPartners and OSS Integrators will enable both companies to benefit from each others experience and skills resulting in our customers getting the benefit of a wider set […]
Comptel Receives a Significant Order from Australian NBN Co for Comptel Fulfillment. Comptel has received a significant order from its Australian customer NBN Co for Comptel Fulfillment. The deal exceeds 1.3 million euros and consists of software licenses and services. This is an extension for the deal made in 2011.
Play Poland (P4) Selects Comverse ONE Converged BSS to Power Real-Time Service Capabilities, New LTE Functionalities. Comverse announced that Play (P4), Poland’s fastest growing mobile communication service provider, has selected the Comverse ONE Converged Billing & Active Customer Management solution to support expansion of services and functionalities for its advanced 4G/LTE network serving a rapidly […]
Redknee Supports Virtualization Strategy for Vodafone Germany. Redknee Solutions Inc. is enabling Tier 1 network operators to implement their virtualization strategies. Redknee offers an end-to-end cloud-based solution with a business model that gives service providers flexibility to differentiate and grow their business, while minimizing the investment risk and optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO). Redknee’s […]
Telenor Norway has selected Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) as its partner to modernize and simplify the fixed network operations. The goal is to improve customer experience through reduced complexity and faster deliveries. Telenor Norway has launched a long-term effort to modernize and simplify products, processes and related IT systems in the fixed area. On […]
Elitecore enables Menatelecom to offer the first Nationwide 4G/LTE service in the kingdom of Bahrain. Elitecore Technologies announced that its LTE revenue and customer management platform has successfully enabled Menatelecom, Bahrain to implement its LTE Network roll-out in coexistence with its ongoing WiMAX Network. Supporting up to 200,000 subscribers, Elitecore platform has supported complete WiMAX-to-LTE […]
Redknee Receives $9 Million Dollar Order from Tier 1 Operator in Asia Pacific. Redknee Solutions Inc. announced that a leading communications service provider (CSP) in Asia Pacific has signed a $9 million dollar agreement with Redknee to increase its software licenses, services and support. The increase is part of the CSP’s strategy to support the […]
Nokia helps Zain Kuwait simplify operations through complete OSS transformation. Zain Kuwait is taking a significant step toward the complete transformation of its operations support systems (OSS) to become more customer-centric. To achieve this, the operator has commissioned Nokia to deploy its unique OSS portfolio using its comprehensive services. These will enable the operator to […]
Accenture Helps Telekom Malaysia Transform Its Delivery of Data Services to Enterprises. Accenture has helped Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), the nation’s largest integrated communications solutions provider, transform its delivery of data services for enterprises with the implementation of support systems for TM’s Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IPVPN) capabilities. Leveraging Accenture’s systems integration capabilities, both […]
