Intec, a global provider of Operations Support Systems (OSS) for fixed, wireless, and IP/Next Generation networks, has signed a multi-million dollar deal in Lebanon with government owned GSM provider Alfa. Under the terms of the agreement Intec will supply Alfa with its integrated customer care, charging and billing solution, a scalable business support system designed to meet the growing demands of today’s wireless operators. (more…)

Intec, a global provider of business and operations support systems (BSS/OSS), has told OSS News Review about a multi-million dollar deal with Ireland-based Meteor Mobile Communications for Intec Convergent Billing and Intec Customer Management. (more…)

Kabira Technologies Inc. (Kabira), a leading provider of high performance transaction processing software for global enterprises, has told OSS News Review that it will formally announce the launch and expansion of its Kabira Convergent Charging (KCC) product architecture at the “Next Gen OSS/BSS Summit” in Tucson, Arizona . Kabira Convergent Charging is an innovative charging application that enables telecom providers to charge for new services and offerings in a real-time world. (more…)

Primal Solutions (OTCBB: PSOL), a leading provider of IP transaction management platforms used in delivering carrier-grade charging and settlement management solutions, has received a 2007 Internet Telephony Excellence Award for its IP Correlytics™ platform with Commercial VoIP SolutionPAK™ module. Primal was one of 54 companies recognized by Internet Telephony magazine for delivering exceptional VoIP/IP telephony solutions that benefit their customers. (more…)

Aperto Networks, builder of the world’s most advanced base stations and subscriber units for fixed, portable, and mobile WiMAX applications, has recently announced the availability of PacketMAX solutions that operate in the 5.8 GHz license-exempt band. The products are scheduled for commercial availability in December 2007 and will include the PacketMAX 5000 and PacketMAX 3000 base stations, as well as the PacketMAX 300 and PacketMAX 100 subscriber units. All products will be compliant with the IEEE802.16-2004 standard. (more…)

Telrad Networks, a developer of carrier-grade telecommunications equipment, has recently launched a new Multi Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP) expansion shelf. This MSPP is based on Telrad’s Multiservice Distributed Service Module (MSDSM) technology, a highly scalable access solution for optical networks, with applications for both the central office as well as remote locations. (more…)

Comptel Corporation (OMX Helsinki: CTL1V), the leading vendor of dynamic Operations Support System (OSS) software, announced today that PT Exelcomindo Pratama Tbk (XL), has deployed Comptel Convergent Mediation Solution. (more…)

VoluBill, a leading independent supplier of “on the network” Mobile Data charging and control solutions, has successfully raised 10.5 million Euros in venture capital funding. XAnge Private Equity led the round, which included all existing investors; Sofinnova Partners, Sofinnova Ventures, Seventure, DVCG and Argo Capital. (more…)

TTI Team Telecom International Ltd. (NASDAQ: TTIL) (”TTI Telecom”), a global supplier of Operations Support Systems (OSS) to communications service providers, has signed a partnership agreement with Inline Telecom Solutions. Inline Telecom Solutions is a leading Russian telecommunication systems integrator, and this agreement creates a framework by which Inline Telecom Solutions will deliver TTI Telecom’s Netrac service management OSS to Russian and CIS operators. (more…)

Mycom International, a global provider of leading-edge OSS software solutions and services to the telecoms industry, has signed a global partnership agreement with Alcatel-Lucent for the delivery of their leading-edge performance management solution for Alcatel-Lucent’s UMTS Access networks. (more…)

Tribold has recently announced the arrival of a new CEO, John Rainger, as it accelerates growth of its operation in support of the increasing demand from Communication Service Providers (CSPs) for effective product management. (more…)

Subex Azure Ltd, a leading global provider of Operations Support Systems (OSS) solutions for telecom operators, has registered 10 new wins in the Asia Pacific ( APAC ) region, over a period of 12 months from September 2006 to September 2007. The combined value of business has run into several millions of dollars, considerably strengthening the company’s position in the region. (more…)

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTCT), an industry pacesetter for advanced network and service assurance solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Network General Corporation, in a combined cash, stock, and debt transaction currently valued at approximately $205 million. The acquisition, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed by early November. Network General employees will become NetScout employees, and the newly combined entity will be headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts. (more…)

ARRIS Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ARRS) and C-COR Incorporated (Nasdaq: CCBL) told OSS News Review today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby ARRIS will acquire C-COR for a purchase price of approximately $730 million in a mix of cash and ARRIS stock. With over 250 customers around the world, the companies collectively reported revenues of over $1.2 billion over the past twelve months and the merged company will be the largest pure-play provider of equipment and solutions to the cable industry. (more…)

Comarch is launching a new compact OSS/BSS solution dedicated to small and medium Internet Service Providers, which will be presented during the WiMAX World 2007 Conference that takes place in Chicago, USA on 25-27 September this year.

“Very often a market entry barrier is created by the high purchase price and installation cost of OSS/BSS systems. Based on their extensive experience with operating systems, they have created a new comprehensive and cost effective solution that reduces initial costs and guarantees scalability because it can handle any number of users between one thousand and one million. As it also comes with an attractive number of licensing models, it makes hitting their
client’s business target that much easier,” said MichalPrzybylski, Product Manager, Comarch SA.

Comarch Twilight offers services management and IP network management through a simple and powerful web interface, which is pre-configured especially for ISP, WISP and IPTV operators. This system is based on modern architecture that uses OSA and ESB technologies.

The pre-configuration and embedded Enterprise Service Bus mean that implementation is much faster than competing solutions.

About Comarch

Comarch is a leading Central European IT business solutions provider. They specialize in forging relationships with clients that maximize their client’s profitability and optimize their operations and business processes. Their primary advantage lies in the huge domain of knowledge accumulated in their software products. These products deliver and integrate sophisticated business IT solutions for businesses in the telecommunications, financial services, public, large enterprise, and SME sectors. Comarch specializes in billing and network management, CRM and sales support, ERP and EDI - all of which are supported by a full range of professional services and a strong R&D tradition. Since its inception 14 years ago, Comarch has blossomed into a multinational network of offices employing over 2500 highly-experienced IT specialists in EMEA and the Americas. Comarch clients include global business leaders as well as over 40,000 SMEs in Poland.

For additional information, please visit their website: http://www.comarch.com

Subex Azure Ltd, a leading global provider of Operations Support Systems (OSS) solutions for telecom operators, have announced key findings from the 2007 Global Operator Attitudes to Revenue Management Survey. According to the independent study commissioned by Subex Azure and conducted by telecoms analyst house Analysys Research average revenue leakage among global telecom operators increased to 13.6 percent, from 12.1 percent in 2006. (more…)

ECtel Ltd. (NASDAQ: ECTX), a leading provider of Integrated Revenue Management™ (IRM™) solutions, has launched its new version of revenue assurance solution, RAP, supports multilingual user interface and enables complete GUI and data processing to be displayed in any local language (such as Spanish, Portuguese, German and French) including special characters and double byte (such as Chinese and Japanese). (more…)

Orga Systems, a leading expert in convergent real-time billing, has delivered its Performance Package to PERSONAL, the mobile unit of telecoms operator Telecom Argentina. (more…)

Global Convergence Solutions, Inc., a leading communications integrator and solutions provider specializing in next generation networks for the service provider and enterprise market (www.globalconverge.com), has merged with FieldOps Network, LLC (www.fieldopsnetwork.com). (more…)

Telrad Networks, a developer of carrier-grade telecommunications equipment, has recently won Nortel’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Supplier Recognition Award for Innovation. The award is presented annually at Nortel’s EMEA Supplier Forum conference to strengthen best practices and successful relationships among Nortel’s suppliers. (more…)