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GTCR Buys Innovative Systems and Hands the Reins to Former Comcast Exec

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GTCR Snaps Up Innovative Systems and Installs Former Comcast Exec as CEO

A Major Move in Broadband Software

GTCR, the Chicago-based private equity firm, has purchased Innovative Systems from Alpine Investors. Along with the acquisition, GTCR announced that former Comcast executive Scott Alcott will lead the company as CEO. The move signals a new growth phase for Innovative Systems, a provider of telecom software known for its OSS/BSS platforms and payments solutions. [Read more…]

Inside the OSS/BSS Revolution: Growth, Challenges, and the Future of Telecom

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The global market for Operational Support Systems (OSS) and Business Support Systems (BSS) is set to skyrocket, with forecasts predicting its value will surge from $67.41 billion in 2023 to unprecedented levels by 2033. This remarkable growth, driven by a 9.87% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), underscores the telecommunications industry’s increasing reliance on innovative technologies to stay competitive. [Read more…]

Revolutionizing Telecom: Cerillion Unleashes Game-Changing Self Service Module in Latest BSS/OSS Suite Update

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Cerillion (AIM: CER), a frontrunner in telecom solutions, has just unveiled Cerillion 24.2, a major update to its well-regarded BSS/OSS suite. This release, featuring an innovative Self Service module, promises to shake up digital engagement for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) worldwide. Designed with user convenience and adaptability in mind, Cerillion’s new module bridges the gap between simplicity and advanced customization, providing a flexible, intuitive platform for CSPs to boost customer engagement. [Read more…]

Nokia’s deployments with the world’s largest IXPs reflects push for scale, reliability and automation

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Nokia today reaffirmed its leadership and commitment to the global Internet Exchange market as it continues to work with more than 20 Internet Exchange Providers (IXPs), including six of the world’s 10 largest based on both peak traffic and number of members. As the local interconnection points for more than 5,000 member organizations, these six IXPs cumulatively transport close to 45 Tbps of traffic during peak times – a figure that’s set to grow as the Equinix Global Interconnection Index (GXI) 2024 predicts a stunning 34% five-year CAGR in interconnection bandwidth. [Read more…]

Optiva and GDi Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Integrated BSS and OSS Solutions

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Optiva Inc. (TSX: OPT), a leader in powering the telecom industry with cloud-native billing, charging and revenue management software on private and public clouds, today announced a strategic go-to-market partnership with GDi, a digital technology company with a complete portfolio for network planning, design and rollout. The partnership will provide communication service providers (CSPs) with pre-integrated and tested BSS and OSS software. As the telecom industry embraces GenAI opportunities, unifying and integrating billing and charging customer data with network management and operations support data has never been more critical.

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lifecell Ukraine and Optiva Named as a Finalist in TM Forum’s 16th Annual Excellence Awards

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Optiva Inc. (“Optiva” or the “Company”) (TSX: OPT), a leader in powering the telecom industry with cloud-native billing, charging and revenue management software on private and public clouds, recently announced that it was selected as a finalist for TM Forum’s 16th Excellence Awards 2023. Optiva and lifecell Ukraine are recognized in the Excellence in Serving People & Planet category for their project “Supporting connectivity, the lifeblood of daily life, with expanded protection in dangerous times.” Winners will be announced during the first day of DTW23 – Ignite global event in September 2023. [Read more…]

Expansion to Denmark: DE-CIX’s newest Internet Exchanges in Esbjerg and Copenhagen are now ready for service

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DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator and home to the largest carrier and data center neutral interconnection ecosystem globally, pushes its expansion forward with its newest Internet Exchanges in Esbjerg and Copenhagen (Denmark). The IXs are now ready for service in the data centers of Bulk Data Centers (DK01) and Digital Realty (CPH1, CPH2 and CPH3) with more enabled sites to be announced in due course. [Read more…]

Móvil Éxito Selects Optiva for SaaS-Based BSS Modernization on Google Cloud Platform

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Móvil Éxito, the first MVNO in Colombia to be launched by a retailer and part of Grupo Éxito, selected Optiva for cloud modernization of its Optiva BSS Platform to a SaaS-based model. The upgrade provides the operator with a next-generation full BSS stack that delivers the business and innovation benefits of SaaS in the public cloud. Móvil Éxito will be enabled to grow and expand into new customer segments, including the high ARPU post-paid segment, and introduce new service capabilities such as native VoLTE and other emerging new market services. [Read more…]

DE-CIX’s newest Internet Exchange is now ready for service in Finland

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DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator and home to the largest carrier and data center neutral interconnection ecosystem globally, recently announced its newest Internet Exchange, in Helsinki (Finland), is ready for service. The new DE-CIX IX is now available in Equinix’s data centers in Helsinki (HE-CIX), with more enabled sites to be announced in due course. In parallel with the launch of the new digital hub, which will be an important part of the DE-CIX interconnection ecosystem in the Nordics, DE-CIX and Nokia today celebrated the 10th anniversary of their trailblazing partnership at Nokia’s headquarters in Espoo, close to the Finnish capital. [Read more…]

Cellular One and Optiva Expand Partnership

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Cellular One, a leading provider of mobile technology and wireless communications to tribal lands and communities in the American Southwest, has selected Optiva to support the modernization of its network and mission-critical launch of VoLTE. Cellular One partners are phasing out their 3G networks to free up spectrum and infrastructure to support new network services. In response to this phase out, Cellular One is transitioning its subscribers to VoLTE service for both in-network and roaming coverage. [Read more…]

CDG to Provide Back Office Support to Leading Fiber Provider Archtop Fiber

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Communications Data Group (CDG) is pleased to announce that Archtop Fiber, a new fiber-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) serving residential and business customers across the Northeast, has selected CDG’s online subscriber billing and customer care system, MBS, as their BSS/OSS solution.

“We are very excited to welcome Archtop to the CDG family,” remarked CDG’s CTO, Tony Stout. “Archtop Fiber is a great example of the evolution of ISPs. They are creating a next generation network, with an aggressive growth plan to deliver the latest fiber network services to homes and businesses in their region. CDG is proud to partner with Archtop Fiber, and we look forward to providing them with our next generation BSS/OSS tools to fuel their growth goals.” [Read more…]

Comviva achieves Platinum Badge for Open API Conformation from TM Forum

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Comviva, the global leader in mobility solutions has announced that its BlueMarble Digital BSS solution has achieved the platinum level status for Open API Conformance certification by TM Forum, the industry association driving digital business transformation through collaboration. [Read more…]

Cerillion Named in Two Gartner Market Guide for Telecoms BSS OSS Solutions reports

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Cerillion (AIM: CER), an innovator in digital monetization and customer management solutions, recently announced that it has been recognized by Gartner in two recent industry reports – the Market Guide for CSP Customer Management and Experience Solutions[1] (CM&X) and the Market Guide for CSP Revenue Management and Monetization Solutions[2] (RM&M). According to the reports, “suppliers were selected based on their competitiveness as seen by the competitors, product portfolio, geographic spread and progress in the last year”, with more than 20 companies assessed for each report. [Read more…]

Netcracker Extends Strategic Relationship with T-Mobile

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Netcracker Technology recently announced that T–Mobile has extended its BSS and managed services partnership for its wholesale business, which includes the MVNO and IoT markets. Netcracker Digital BSS, including Netcracker Partner Management, and Netcracker Managed Services will help T-Mobile continue leveraging best-in-class capabilities for revenue management while optimizing a range of operations, such as reduced bill run times and improved billing accuracy. [Read more…]

Cerillion Releases Enterprise BSS/OSS Suite, Cerillion 21.2

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Cerillion (AIM: CER) recently unveiled the latest release of its Enterprise BSS/OSS suite, Cerillion 21.2, providing Communications Services Providers (CSPs) with a flexible and scalable platform that supports business change through configuration not customisation. So whether it’s monetising 5G B2B services, pivoting to new markets or focusing on the Total Experience (TX), Cerillion provides the agility needed to succeed in a rapidly changing market. [Read more…]

Neos Networks Chooses Cerillion for private cloud BSS platform

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London, 27th September 2021 – Cerillion (AIM: CER), an innovator in large enterprise and B2B digital monetisation and customer management solutions, today announced a five-year deal with Neos Networks, initially signed in September 2020, to provide an end-to-end BSS platform for its UK-wide connectivity business. Cerillion is implementing a complete solution from lead management through to revenue recognition, utilising the Enterprise Product Catalogue, CRM Plus, Service Manager, Revenue Manager and Business Insights modules from its Enterprise BSS/OSS suite, all deployed in a private cloud. [Read more…]

OpenNet upgrades to evergreen future with Cerillion

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London, 28th September 2021 – Cerillion (AIM: CER), an innovator in digital monetisation and customer management solutions, recently announced a 6-year extension to its agreement with OpenNet, a wholesale telecoms business connecting Denmark’s fibre infrastructure owners and service providers. OpenNet will upgrade its core BSS platform to Cerillion 21 and join Cerillion’s Evergreen Software Programme to continuously gain access to the latest product developments. In addition, OpenNet has signed a significant licence expansion to support its on-going growth, and is extending its use of Cerillion’s Managed Service and private cloud platform. [Read more…]