Subex Systems Limited, the global telecom software product company, and Azure Solutions Limited, the telecoms revenue assurance company, today announced an agreement to merge the two companies. The new company, to be named Subex Azure Systems Limited, will combine the two companies’ industry-leading positions as fraud management and revenue assurance systems providers and will be headed by Mr. Subash Menon, the current chairman and CEO of Subex Systems. This deal represents a big step in augmenting Subex Azure’s strategic business focus of helping telecom operators establish Revenue Operations Centers (ROC) through an integrated suite of solutions. [Read more…]
Cramer Appoints Peter Hurst as Chief Marketing Officer CMO
OSS software leader Cramer today announced the appointment of Peter Hurst as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Hurst comes to Cramer from Amdocs where he served as vice president of marketing. He will report directly to President and CEO Guy Dubois and will be based in London. [Read more…]
Syndesis Named Finalist for Best Overall Company in Billing and OSS World 2006 Excellence Awards
Syndesis has been named as a finalist for “Best Overall Company” in the Billing & OSS World 2006 Excellence Awards, which recognize the best vendors in the billing and operations support system (OSS) segment of the telecommunications industry. [Read more…]
HGTelekom Joins OSS Through Java Initiative to Ensure Delivery of High Quality OSS/J Training
HGTelekom, a leading provider of results-oriented training programs for telecommunications and high technology companies worldwide, today announced that it has joined the OSS through Java™ (OSS/J) Initiative, a working group of telecommunications industry leaders that provides standards-based Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and design guidelines for the development of component-based OSS systems. As a member of the OSS/J Initiative, HGTelekom will create a portfolio of OSS/J training courses targeting the knowledge requirements of telecommunication management, system architects, and developers. [Read more…]
Convergys Named One of America’s Most Admired Companies for the Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth consecutive year, Convergys (NYSE: CVG) has been rated one of “America’s Most Admired” companies according to Fortune Magazine. Fortune surveyed 10,000 executives, directors, and securities analysts to rate the companies in their own industry based on eight key attributes: Innovation, employee talent, use of financial assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, and quality of products and services. In the latest rating, Convergys, a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services, moved up to second overall nationally in the Diversified Outsourcing industry. [Read more…]
Convergys Joins “BPO Services Powered by SAP” Program; Convergys is largest holder of Outsourced SAP licenses
Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services, today announced it has been accepted into the “BPO Services Powered by SAP” program. Convergys, the largest holder of outsourced SAP licenses in the world, is expanding its 10-year SAP relationship to help accelerate and increase the global growth of its Employee Care business. [Read more…]
Billing Services Group Limited Announces New CEO – Former Deutsche Telekom Executive, Roland Bopp, Will Join BSG To Lead In Dynamic Growth Period
Billing Services Group Limited (AIM: BILL) today announced that Roland Josef Bopp will join the company, effective April 15, 2006, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and as a director on the board of directors. The company’s current CEO, Patrick J. Haynes III, will remain with the company, becoming Chairman of the board, with particular responsibility for group strategy. Patrick Heneghan, current Chairman, will continue on the board as vice-Chairman and senior independent non-executive director. The Bopp appointment is a strategic response to BSG’s dynamic growth and increased global expansion over the past year. [Read more…]
Portal Appoints Bruce Grainger as Vice President of Sales for the Americas
Portal Software, Inc. (Pink Sheets:PRSF), the premier global provider of billing and Revenue Management solutions for telecommunications and media markets, announced today it has appointed Bruce Grainger as vice president of sales for the Americas. Grainger has headed Portal’s sales activities in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) since 2001 and will now also assume responsibility for sales in the United States and Canada. [Read more…]
Narus VP of Marketing Steve Bannerman Speaks in a Phelon Group Webinar: Harnessing the Power of Voices to Conquer the Market
Steve Bannerman, vice president of marketing for Narus, a carrier-class IP platform provider for the largest, most profitable networks in the world, will discuss his experience using The Phelon Group’s Voice to MarketSM methodology in a Webinar to take place on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. [Read more…]
Infogix Executives to Speak at Telestrategies Spring Revenue Assurance & Analytics Conference; Revenue Management Professionals to Share Strategies and Best Practices for Mitigating Information Risk
Infogix(TM), Inc., a leading provider of Automated Information Control solutions, today announced that Ramon Nayar, Vice President and Unit Leader of Professional Services for Infogix, will lead a workshop session at the Telestrategies Revenue Assurance & Analytics Conference taking place March 8-10, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. [Read more…]
Telarix Positions Itself for Next-Stage Growth Through New Leadership Appointments
Telarix(TM), the leading innovator in Interconnect Business Optimization (IBO) software, today announced that telecom veteran Don Lynch has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Co-founder Amir Yazdanpanah will now assume the role of Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the day-to-day operational management of the company. [Read more…]
Telecom Software Vendor Cramer Establishes Presence in Atlanta; Newly Appointed Executives, New Office Space and Growth Initiative Highlight Local Activities
Cramer, a telecom software vendor, today announced a series of moves that will expand its presence in Atlanta. The company has appointed two Atlanta-based executives, secured new office space in the Georgia Tech Venture Center (GTVC), and launched a growth initiative that will triple the size of the Atlanta office over the next six months. [Read more…]
Cantv (CompañÃa Anónima Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela) Joins OSS Through Java Initiative (OSS/J) Service Provider Advisory Council
Cantv (CompañÃa Anónima Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela), a leading Venezuelan telecommunications provider of wireline, wireless, and broadband services, announced today that it has joined the OSS through Java™ Initiative to lead the Initiative’s Procurement Guidelines project. This project will consolidate and define OSS/J product specifications for carriers seeking to implement OSS/J-standards based solutions. [Read more…]
Industria Announces March Launch for Radical New Zignal IPTV Offering; London’s IPTV World Forum Named as Setting for Debut of Groundbreaking Middleware Solution
London’s Olympia exhibition centre will provide the setting in March for the first public appearance of a radical departure in IPTV middleware, with the launch at this year’s IPTV World Forum of a new service delivery platform from Zignal, a leading provider of IPTV software solutions and devices. [Read more…]
Syndesis Appoints Mark Fowlie as Chief Marketing Officer
John Lochow, President and CEO of Syndesis, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Fowlie to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. In this newly created role, Mr. Fowlie will be responsible for Syndesis’ extensive global marketing efforts at this important juncture in the corporation’s recently announced growth strategy.
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Telenity Names Dilip Singh as Chief Executive Officer
Telenity (www.telenity.com), a leading provider of next generation converged services platforms and applications for communications networks, today announced the appointment of Dilip Singh, an industry veteran with over 32 years of experience, as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 1, 2006. Mr. Singh has served as the President of Telenity since September 2004. In his new role as President and CEO, Mr. Singh will continue to lead the company to sustained growth, profitability and international expansion. Mr, Bekir Serbet, a founder and former CEO of Telenity, will continue as a member of the Board of Directors.
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Infozech Joins OSS Through Java(TM) Initiative to Speed the Adoption of Component-Based Telco Solutions
Infozech, a leading provider of transaction processing management and Billing, Mediation and Rating solutions for packet-based converged network environments, today announced that it has joined the OSS through Java(TM) (OSS/J) Initiative, a working group of telecommunications industry leaders that provides standards-based Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and design guidelines for the development of component-based OSS systems. As a member of the OSS/J Initiative, Infozech will lead the development of the OSS/J Billing Mediation API (JSR 130). This will include aligning the API to OSS/J Design Guidelines and supporting on-going changes in the OSS Common API (JSR 144).
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Andreas Schenck Joins ProfitLine as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
ProfitLine, the premier provider of outsourced telecom lifecycle management, has appointed Andreas Schenck senior vice president of sales and marketing. In this new position, Mr. Schenck is responsible for guiding the sales force and the development of marketing strategies that drive growth for ProfitLine. ProfitLine provides enterprises and federal agencies with a complete, outsourced solution for managing the entire telecom lifecycle.
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SlipStream Data Strengthens Executive Management Team To Address Increasing Demand For Mobile Data Acceleration Solution
SlipStream Data Inc., the industry leader in acceleration of web and multimedia content for desktop and mobile devices, announced today the addition of Ante Rupcic and Cam Ruttle to the Executive Management team. Last year SlipStream achieved significant penetration in key European, Asian and Latin American markets with their acceleration, compression and network optimization solution that enables top speed and consistent quality of service over all network types (2.5G, 3G, WiFi, satellite, WiMax).
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NextNine CEO To Speak At 3GSM World Congress 2006 in Barcelona, Spain
NextNine, the leading global provider of proactive, automated, remote service and support solutions for business-critical systems, today announced that CEO Adi Dulberg has accepted a speaking invitation for the upcoming 3GSM World Congress 2006, in Barcelona Spain. Mr. Dulberg is scheduled to speak on February 13, 2006, at 12:10 PM.
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