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.

Dialog Telekom, a subsidiary of the Telekom Malaysia Group, is the largest mobile operator in Sri Lanka with a market share of over 60 per cent. Sri Lanka is an emerging market, with approximately 3.7 million mobile subscribers representing a penetration level of 19.4%.

Intec Convergent Mediation is the platform of choice for Dialog Telekom as part of its growth strategy. The adoption of a robust, advanced convergent mediation solution will enable Dialog Telekom to gain business advantage in an environment which is becoming more competitive, through faster and more innovative service launches. Intec Convergent Mediation will also bring Dialog proven scalability in large carrier environments, helping prepare the service provider for future growth.

With its business logic-based configuration, the Intec mediation solution will assist Dialog to differentiate its services by accurately delivering new and innovative communication products, and by leveraging a single converged mediation platform to scale and support the needs of rapid penetration into a high-volume market.

Intec Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific, Norm Halvorson said: “Our carrier grade convergent mediation solution supports the business strategies of over 220 of the world’s leading carriers in fixed, wireless, IP and 3G including France Telecom, Vodafone, Orange and Hutchison’s ‘3’ Mobile Group. We are committed to delivering leading edge technology and robust performance that can support the needs of ambitious carriers like Dialog in a fast-growing but competitive market.”

About Intec Billing
Intec Telecom Systems is a leading supplier of business and operations support systems (BSS/OSS) to 350 customers across the global telecoms industry. Intec is a world market leader in convergent billing, inter-carrier billing and mediation. Intec’s customer base now includes over 60% of the world’s top 100 carriers. Founded in 1997, Intec is listed on the London Stock Exchange (ITL.L) and has over 1,600 staff in 30 countries.

About Dialog Telekom
Dialog Telekom Limited is a subsidiary of the Telekom Malaysia Group. In addition to its core mobile telephony business, the company provides international services, supporting an International Gateway infrastructure providing retail and wholesale international voice and data services under the brand name of Dialog Global. The company also provides Internet services through Dialog Internet – a fully-fledged Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Dialog Telekom also operates Dialog SAT, a mobile satellite service. Dialog Telekom is an ISO 9001 certified company. Its local coverage spans all nine provinces while international roaming is provided in 190+ countries. Dialog GSM, the largest and fastest growing cellular service in Sri Lanka, now serves a subscriber base in excess of 2.5 million Sri Lankans. For more information log on to www.dialogtelekom.com