Comverse, a subsidiary of Comverse Technology, Inc. and the world’s leading supplier of software and systems enabling network-based multimedia enhanced communication and billing services, has recently announced that CTM, Macau’s only full telecom service provider, has deployed the Comverse Kenan® FX Business Solution to cover the customer care, fulfilment and billing functionality for its mobile network. The Comverse Kenan FX system will support CTM’s planned 3G services expected to be rolled out in Q2. In addition, CTM is currently in the process of overhauling its mobile BSS infrastructure with the assistance of Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS), Comverse and other vendors.

“Our aim in deploying Comverse’s Kenan Solution was multifold,” said Phil Green, CEO of CTM. “We wanted to begin evolving to a converged application that could support billing for all of our services, independent of the payment type. We believe we will improve our market competitiveness with this kind of comprehensive solution.”

Kenan FX is part of Comverse’s billing portfolio, which allows operators to increase market agility and improve operational efficiency. Optimized for the converging communications market, the modular Kenan FX framework provides an advanced set of customer lifecycle management software solutions — from ordering and activation to charging and payments — supporting a host of communication services, fixed, mobile and interactive.

“We are particularly proud of the launch of the Kenan FX system at CTM as it was deployed in a fast timeframe with our partner TCS,” said Eitan Achlow, President of Comverse Asia Pacific. “Clearly, a major factor in the success of our solutions lies in the architecture allowing for quick and easy deployment without customization or vendor dependence and that supports operators in the move to converged systems. We are proud to welcome CTM as an innovative incumbent operator and assist them as they serve the majority of residents and businesses in Macau with the full gamut of communications services.”

About CTM
Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau S.A.R.L (known as CTM) is a joint venture of the international telecommunications giants: Cable and Wireless, Portugal Telecom, CITIC Pacific and Macau Post. Formed in October 1981, CTM was charged with the task of improving telecommunications services in Macau. Being the only full telecom service provider of Macau, CTM has been maintaining its lead in the telecom arena throughout the past 25 years and continues to play a major role in the ongoing development of Macau’s infrastructure. With a solid financial base and an enviable track record for technical achievement, CTM offers a wide spectrum of telecommunication services, which include Fixed Telephony, Mobile, Internet and Enterprise Solutions. While keeping abreast of the pace of technology development, CTM operates one of the most modern and efficient telecommunications systems in the world and is committed to enhancing its already impressive technological capabilities, demonstrating their commitment to provide both personal and corporate customers with world-class and innovative telecom services.

For more information, please visit http://www.ctm.net/cgi-bin/ctm/jsp/NHS2/demo/main.jsp

About Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) is a leading information technology consulting, services, business process outsourcing and engineering services organization that envisioned and pioneered the adoption of the flexible global business practices that today enable companies to operate more efficiently and produce more value. TCS achieved this by creating and perfecting a unique method of global deployment and delivery of high quality, high value services and products in IT consulting, business process outsourcing and engineering solutions and services. Known as the “Global Delivery Model,” this strategic services delivery concept has reshaped the IT and engineering services industry. With over 70,000 of the world’s best trained IT consultants of 52 nationalities located in 35 countries, TCS is uniquely positioned to deliver its flexible world class services seamlessly to any location. For more information, please visit: www.tcs.com

About Comverse
Comverse is the world’s leading provider of software and systems enabling network-based messaging and content value-added services, converged billing and IP communications. Comverse solutions generate revenues, strengthen customer loyalty and improve operational efficiency for over 500 communication service providers in more than 130 countries. The company’s Total CommunicationSM portfolio facilitates personalized lifestyles in an evolving connected world and is based on the holistic InSightâ„¢ Open Services Environment. Comverse’s solutions support flexible deployment models, including in-network, hosted and managed services, and can run on circuit-switched, VoIP, IMS and converged network environments. Comverse is a subsidiary of Comverse Technology, Inc. (CMVT.PK). For more information, visit www.comverse.com