Intec, a provider of business and operations support systems (BSS/OSS) for fixed, mobile and next-generation networks, has released Intec Convergent Billing – Revenue Management Edition. This new edition of their convergent billing product is an enhanced version of its convergent billing system. It will deliver automated revenue recognition, easier regulatory compliance and enhanced revenue assurance processes. [Read more…]
Verso to Offer Intec BSS OSS Products and Services in Adriatic Region
Intec Telecom Systems, a global provider of Business and Operations Support Systems (BSS/OSS) for fixed, wireless, and IP/next generation networks, has signed a partnership agreement with Mrežne tehnologije VERSO d.o.o., Croatia’s leading provider of customised network solutions and services. Under the contract Verso will offer and integrate Intec BSS/OSS products to its customers in the region, including Intec Interconnect, Intec Mediation, and Intec Centralised Error Management (CEMS) solutions. [Read more…]
IBM Benchmarks Intec Convergent Billing
Intec Telecom Systems and IBM have completed a performance benchmark of Intec Convergent Billing v6, the latest version of the market-leading customer care and billing system, on IBM System p5 servers, demonstrating the capability to handle a sustained throughput equivalent to the needs of a customer base of 60 million pre-paid subscribers. The benchmark was based on a current customer implementation and reflected realistic operating conditions and data.
Intec Convergent Billing v6 is designed to offer scalable, leading-edge performance for any combination of payment method and communications technology, including pre- and post-paid, fixed, wireless, and next-generation services, for operators and service providers of all types and sizes. [Read more…]
EMC and Intec and Sensage Technology to Identify Terrorist Activity in Call Detail Records
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), Intec Telecom Systems (LSE: ITL.L) and SenSage, Inc. have pooled their resources to provide a comprehensive, cost effective solution to answer the mandates of the EU Data Retention Directive. The combined technologies tackle two issues. First, it provides telecommunication and Internet service providers with a lower cost means to manage communication records that support compliance with the Directive. Second, it enables law enforcement agencies to quickly access historical phone and Internet records to pinpoint and prosecute terrorist activity and other serious crime. The Directive states that all service providers must be compliant by August, 2007. [Read more…]
Dialog Telekom Chooses Intec Convergent Mediation
Intec, a leading BSS OSS software vendor for fixed, mobile and next-generation networks, announced today that Dialog Telekom, Sri Lanka’s largest GSM mobile phone network and a leading broadband and internet service provider, has selected Intec’s convergent multi-service mediation solution. The contract for Intec Convergent Mediation will help Dialog to accelerate market penetration through faster introduction of next-generation services. [Read more…]
TMNG and Intec Strengthen Relationship via Mobile Virtual Network Enabler MVNE Platform
TMNG Global (Nasdaq: TMNG – News), a leading provider of management consulting services to the global communications, media and entertainment industries, and Intec Telecom Systems (LSE: ITL – News) has confirmed their strategic partnership following Intec’s acquisition of EUR Systems. The combination offering from the two companies offers a best in breed managed service that will continue to meet the needs of the mobile marketplace, including MVNOs, content companies and media players.
The solution combines TMNG’s proven Order to Cash process model, state of the art business management engine and Intec’s next generation back office systems (Ordering through Billing.) TMNG and Intec have had a longstanding relationship and expect their collaboration on the MVNE platform will provide their customers with a significant advantage as they launch their MVNOs. [Read more…]
Intec Billing Signs Convergent Billing Deal With MTNL India
Intec Billing, a leading software vendor to telecom carriers operating fixed, mobile and next-generation networks, has announced that Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), a full service telecoms provider and one of the largest internet service providers in India, has selected Intec to supply its convergent billing systems in a multi-million dollar deal. Intec Convergent Billing (Singl.eView) will form a key part of the carrier’s convergence strategy for rapid penetration and growth via innovative, next generation communications services in India. [Read more…]
Intec Completes Acquisition of EUR Systems
Intec Billing, a provider of business and operations support systems (BSS/OSS) and services to the global telecom industry, announced today the completion of its acquisition of the operating assets of outsourced billing and business process outsourcing (BPO) specialist EUR Systems. The EUR assets will be added to Intec’s existing service bureau operations in North America, to offer a comprehensive suite of end-user and wholesale billing and BPO solutions to the North American ILEC, CLEC and IXC market. The consideration, which will be paid in cash, is approximately $13.4 million*, subject to a working capital adjustment. The value of the gross assets acquired is approximately $6.6 million. EUR, which reported revenues of $36.0 million in 2005, employs approximately 230 professionals in its operations in Mechanicsburg, PA and San Antonio, TX.
Intec CEO Kevin Adams said, “Completion of this acquisition allows Intec to substantially increase its market share in the access billing space and to expand our capabilities as an outsourced billing and business process provider. We see very good synergies in this deal, which allows us to efficiently and effectively combine our outsourcing and service bureau operations under one experienced management team.”
The acquisition of EUR provides Intec with a centre of competence in outsourced billing and business services which, when combined with its existing Carrier Access Billing (CABS) and retail billing service bureaus, will make it one of the leading players in this market. The acquisition expands the Intec portfolio through the addition of a broad range of business process outsourcing services and also provides an opportunity for Intec to increase efficiency in its existing service bureau operations through economies of scale. [Read more…]
Norwich Union Insurance Company Selects Intec Convergent Billing
The UK’s largest insurer, Norwich Union, part of the Aviva group, has contracted Intec to provide the billing technology for its Pay As You Drive Insurance™. Under the terms of the contract, Intec is supplying its Intec Convergent Billing (Singl.eView) software, plus associated professional services, to allow Norwich Union to generate itemised monthly bills.
Iain Napier, Director of Telematics at Norwich Union, said: “We selected Intec Convergent Billing because it is widely regarded as the telecoms industry’s most flexible and configurable billing technology, and because Intec was enthusiastic in working with us to maximise the potential of this brand new system.â€
The adoption of Intec Convergent Billing for vehicle insurance underlines the flexibility of Intec’s technology, which is used by many of the world’s most innovative telecoms carriers, including Virgin Mobile and ‘3’. The process of rating and charging for vehicle usage is inherently similar to the billing processes used in telecoms, and it will allow Norwich Union to deliver sophisticated, itemised bills to customers with an accurate record of charges and how they are incurred. [Read more…]
Intec Billing Agrees to Acquire Outsourced Billing Company EUR Systems
Intec, a provider of software to the global telecoms industry, is has recently announced that it has agreed to acquire the operating assets of outsourced telecoms billing specialist, EUR Systems (“EUR”) of Pennsylvania, USA, from current owners Saratoga Partners.
“Intec has built a successful and profitable business in billing services and software for US carriers,” said Intec CEO Kevin Adams. “Economies of scale are important in this business, so consolidating a key competitor in the US market is a good move for us. We have already identified a number of immediate cost synergies, and we expect to be able to begin enhancing EUR’s financial performance from day one.”
The consideration, which will be paid in cash, is approximately $13.5 million*, subject to a working capital adjustment. The value of the gross assets being acquired is approximately $6.6 million. The transaction is expected to close in approximately 30 days. On closing, Intec will combine the operations of EUR into its existing North American business, and expects to be able to make the acquisition earnings enhancing in the financial year ending 30 September 2007. [Read more…]
Intec Billing Founder Mike Frayne Joins Logan Orvis International as Director and Deputy Chairman
Logan Orviss International, one of EMEA’s largest privately held telecoms consulting organisations, has appointed one of the telecom industry’s most influential figures to its board of directors. Mike Frayne, co-founder and former executive chairman of Intec Telecom Systems, joins Logan Orviss as a director.
“Never has the telco industry faced such challenging times in terms of how the large players will shape their businesses in the future. Faced with imminent pressures of converged charging, local loop unbundling, next generation networks and multi-media converged services to name but a few, these companies will rely increasingly on consultants that bring the knowledge and expertise to counsel them on strategic decisions. Mike’s appointment will strengthen our practice greatly,†said co-founder and chief executive officer of Logan Orviss International, Brendan Logan.
Frayne enjoys an enviable reputation in the telco industry, having catapulted Intec Telecom Systems, a leading provider of billing and mediation solutions for carriers worldwide, into one of the UK’s most successful and largest software companies. Through a bold acquisitive strategy, including a takeover of the retail billing software division of ADC Telecommunication, Frayne transformed Intec’s business into a global OSS company that now employs more than 1,600 people. Frayne was subsequently named Ernst & Young ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in 2001. [Read more…]
Intec Honored by AT&T As Outstanding Supplier
Commitment to excellence over the past year has earned Intec Telecom Systems (LSE: ITL) recognition as an outstanding supplier to AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), one of the world’s leading data, voice, wireless and Internet services providers.
“We are proud of our long-standing tradition of providing unparalleled products and services to our business and residential customers,†said Maureen Merkle, President, AT&T Procurement. “We’re successful on that front in large part thanks to supplier partners like Intec Telecom Systems that consistently go above and beyond the call of duty.â€
Intec received one of 49 supplier recognition awards for its work in helping AT&T deliver outstanding service to its customers during the past year. Intec was recognized for its contributions in the Teamwork category. [Read more…]
Intec Upgrades Interconnect Billing Product
Intec, a global provider of business and operations support systems (BSS/OSS) for fixed, mobile and next-generation networks, has launched the latest version of Intec Interconnect (previously known as InterconnecT), the world’s leading convergent rating, billing and settlement solution.
Hassan Iftikhar, Intec vice president of product management, said, “With Intec Interconnect v7.1, you choose the functionality needed to suit different environments and settlement requirements. Requirements such as pre-processing, ITU, automated reconciliation and partner relationship management become useful for many service providers as they reach specific milestones in their business development. For example, allowing partners secure, web-based self service facilities may become cost effective after specific services are implemented, or after a particular number of partners are acquired.â€
A modular, flexible solution, Intec Interconnect v7.1 supports all service architectures and all settlement billing models, from voice, data and SMS interconnection to international route-based tariffs (ITU), new IP and revenue sharing based agreements with multimedia content VoIP and m-commerce partners. The system offers customers a seamless and efficient transition from traditional telephony into the world of IP and content from the same, single platform. [Read more…]
Intec and Huawei Team Up for Convergent Mediation Solution at Taiwan 3G Operator Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless Communication APBW
Intec Billing, a BSS/OSS software vendor for fixed, mobile and next-generation networks, and Huawei Technologies Company Limited China, have successfully implemented Intec’s carrier class multi-service Intec Mediation solution for Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless (“APBWâ€), a leading CDMA 2000 operator in Taiwan, within three months.
Mr. L.T. Wang, Chairman of APBW stated: “With its business logic-based configuration, the Intec mediation solution has demonstrated its capability to help a service provider to differentiate itself by accurately delivering new and innovative communication services, and by leveraging a single converged mediation platform to scale and support the needs of rapid penetration into a high-volume market. We are also very impressed by the quality of the product and delivery team and also the speed of delivery.”
Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless Communication Inc., (APBW) is Taiwan`s first third generation (3G) broadband wireless service provider. Established in November 2001, APBW won its 3G mobile operating license and successfully introduced Taiwan`s first CDMA cellular service in 2003. [Read more…]
Intec Billing Announces Unaudited Results for the Six Months Ended 31 March 2006
Intec Telecom Systems PLC (“Intec†or “the Companyâ€), a supplier of software solutions to the global telecoms industry, announces its unaudited results for the six months ended 31 March 2006 (“H1 2006â€), prepared under IFRS1. The company has demonstrated excellent organic growth resulting from solid trading across all aspects of the business, as well as good cash generation. Increased momentum, in both new business wins and sales into our existing customer base, particularly with multi-product deals, has been a feature of the period. Intec has maintained its policy of investing in both products and delivery capability to meet demand, resulting in a solid earnings performance. [Read more…]
Intec CEMS Wins Best New Product Award at Billing and OSS World
Intec Centralized Error Management System (Intec CEMS) was named “Best New Product†by US-based TeleStrategies as part of the Billing & OSS World 2006 Excellence Awards, which recognise the best vendors in the billing and operations support system ( OSS ) segment of the telecommunications industry.
Ed Finegold, Billing World & OSS Today editor-in-chief, said, “There were more than 100 submissions for the Excellence Awards this year. Intec CEMS was chosen to win the award for best new product due to its practicality for all types of carriers and its ability to impact and improve the bottom line, particularly for carriers undergoing significant change and consolidation with their large IT environments.”
This new product from Intec, which is already in volume production at a major US carrier, has also been shortlisted for two awards at the forthcoming World Billing Awards in London , June 8. Using Intec CEMS, service providers can cut revenue losses by dramatically reducing error volumes, lowering the costs of managing errors, and recovering revenue from unbilled usage and service order errors. Intec has also been shortlisted for a third World Billing Award for its mediation solution under “Best Billing Implementationâ€. [Read more…]
Greece Carrier Lannet Chooses Intec Convergent Billing
Intec, a supplier of BSS/OSS solutions to the global telecoms industry, announced today that Lannet, a major alternate provider offering fixed telephony and internet ADSL services to retail and corporate customers in Greece, has gone live with Intec Convergent Billing (Singl.eView). The news follows the recent announcement of a win for Intec Convergent Billing with a major carrier in the Asia Pacific region.
“We needed to replace an out-dated, unsupported retail billing system if we were to have the capability to quickly react to the market,†said Fotis Tsitsirigos, IT Manager Lannet. “The major advantage of Intec Convergent Billing is that it is a robust, capable platform that allows us to move from traditional telephony models and freely develop whatever we imagine or need to best respond, lead and compete. Following an impressive implementation with zero delays or problems, we are now cost-effective and independent with no necessity for outsourcing or external consultancy when responding to commercial challenges. This is critical for a relatively small company with limited resources.â€
Lannet operates in a crowded, deregulated market of ten alternate providers and the national fixed telephony company, OTE. With a fast-growing customer base, the company is successfully pursuing a new market share expansion plan of new products and services backed up by loyalty programmes, network development, investment, acquisition and alliances. The Lannet vision is to be the leading challenger in fixed telephony and broadband services. [Read more…]
Appium and Intec Launch New Charging & Billing Capability
Appium, a provider of next-generation telecommunications applications platforms, and Intec, a leading supplier of charging & billing systems, today announced the launch of a new enhanced pre-paid billing solution. The Intec Charging & Billing solution now works together with the Appium platform and allows operators to cost-effectively migrate their services to all-IP networks. The two companies are partnering to bring a first in complete, configurable real-time platforms between multiple network technologies and back-office systems. The charging & billing solution partnership is being announced exclusively at TeleManagement World in Nice, France. [Read more…]
Intec Billing Wins Interconnect Billing Deal with Dutch Incumbent KPN
Intec Billing, a supplier of BSS/OSS solutions to the global telecoms industry, has announced a win for core components from its market leading billing family, Intec Interconnect V7 and Intec Interconnect PREP, with the international wholesale voice division within KPN, the Dutch national operator. The deal is worth in excess of two and a half million dollars. KPN Global Carrier Services B.V. (KGCS) is an integrated part of the fixed division of KPN. It provides termination of international voice traffic originating outside and inside the Netherlands to any place in the world. [Read more…]
TelstraClear Uses Intec Interconnect V7 to Enhance Growth and Profitability
Intec Telecom Systems, a provider of business and operations support systems (BSS/OSS), announced today that TelstraClear a competitive service provider in New Zealand is deploying Intec InterconnecT v7, the latest generation of the world’s most powerful, flexible and reliable system for domestic, international and ITU-based billing and settlements.
TelstraClear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telstra, the largest operator in Australia, is New Zealand’s second largest full service telecommunications provider, and provides services to the New Zealand market, serving the business, government, wholesale and residential sectors.
TelstraClear Strategic Sourcing Manager Justin Brochocki said: “We selected Intec’s Interconnect v7 because of its experience in the international market. Intec has a proven track record in delivering turnkey solutions of a similar nature to ours. This was an important factor for us.â€
InterconnecT v7 meets the functionality and performance requirements of a dynamic telecommunications market by dealing with both traditional and next-generation products and services in a single system, and with proven ability to handle national carrier traffic levels. InterconnecT v7 takes settlement to the next level by also supporting inter partner settlement for IP-based services offered over next generation networks. This includes multi-party settlement with a variety of enterprises such as content providers, for services such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), content downloads and multimedia messaging. [Read more…]