Comverse ONE Real-Time Billing Solution Goes Live at VimpelCom/Beeline
October 08 2013 - 7:00AM
Comverse (Nasdaq:CNSI), the global leader in telecom business
enablement, announced full transition to the
Comverse ONE®
Real-Time BSS solution by VimpelCom, one of the largest
integrated telecommunications services operators in the world. This
major upgrade positions the VimpelCom Beeline brand to enhance the
customer experience, reduce operating expenses and address new
revenue opportunities.
Comverse's proven delivery methodology ensured smooth deployment
of the solution, efficiently completing the migration of the
real-time billing systems of all Russian and CIS divisions of
VimpelCom Russia (Beeline brand) to the new Comverse ONE
platform.
"We selected Comverse ONE with two aims. First, improve the
usability and enhance the functionality of our services to
customers. Second, provide additional functionality and flexibility
of our pricing offering to the market. Now we have powerful and
future-proof charging tool with more features and large potential,"
said Ilya Axelrod, Director of Network Development, VimpelCom
Russia. "In light of the ever-evolving technological landscape,
market conditions and customer expectations, upgrading to the
Comverse ONE solution has given us instruments we need to energize
the customer experience, boost profitability and maintain our
competitive edge."
The Comverse solution provides VimpelCom with market-proven
in-network prepaid billing capabilities that span authorization,
rating, charging, balance management, and configurable
notifications. Advanced real-time revenue and offer management
capabilities increase marketing agility and enable an enhanced
personalized customer experience: more flexible data plan options,
bonus programs, enhanced group accounts for corporate clients,
real-time account visibility and spend control and more.
"In the 4G/ all-IP era, an expanding powerhouse like VimpelCom
requires highly scalable and available real-time rating ability to
make the most of any service, event and transaction – M2M, RCS,
cloud, data, advanced analytics, robust linkage to the social media
and beyond," notes Denis Bernaert, Senior Vice President, Managing
Director, EMEA at Comverse. "A key element of our broad Comverse
portfolio, Comverse ONE BSS is a strategic asset that ensures
VimpelCom's readiness for market innovation, rich new services and
seamless entry into new markets – all while delivering significant
efficiency gains. This successful launch with Comverse serving as
the prime contractor builds on the strong foundation of our
long-term relationship with Vimpelcom. We look forward to an
enhanced thriving partnership as this dynamic market leader and
pacesetter gears up to embrace new opportunities."
About VimpelCom
VimpelCom is one of the world's largest integrated
telecommunications services operators, providing voice and data
services through a range of traditional and broadband mobile and
fixed technologies in Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan,
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos,
Algeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Central African
Republic and Canada. VimpelCom's operations around the globe cover
territory with a total population of approximately 753 million
people. VimpelCom provides services under the "Beeline",
"Kyivstar", "djuice", "Wind", "Infostrada" "Mobilink", "Leo",
"banglalink", "Telecel", and "Djezzy" brands. As of June 30, 2013
VimpelCom had 215 million mobile subscribers on a combined
basis.
About Comverse
Comverse is a leading global provider of telecom business
solutions that enable communication service provider success in the
hyper-connected world through service innovation and smart
monetization. The company's proven and innovative product portfolio
includes BSS, Policy Management (PCRF) and Enforcement and Digital
& Value Added Services – all backed by Managed and Professional
Services. Comverse's extensive customer base spans more than 125
countries with solutions successfully delivered to over 450
communication service providers serving more than two billion
subscribers. Comverse's solutions are available in a variety of
delivery models, including on-site, cloud, hosted/SaaS and managed
services. For more information, visit www.comverse.com.
Statements included or incorporated by reference in this press
release may contain "forward-looking statements." There can be no
assurance that any forward-looking statements will be achieved, and
actual results could differ materially from forecasts and
estimates. Important factors that could affect the company include
the risks described in the section entitled "Forward-Looking
Statements" Item 1A, "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on May 16, 2013 or in
subsequently filed periodic, current or other reports. The company
undertakes no commitment to update or revise forward-looking
statements except as required by law.
CONTACT: VimpelCom Contact:
Anna Aybasheva
VimpelCom Press-secretary
+7 (495) 725-07-08
media@beeline.ru
Comverse Contact:
Sheila Ennis
ICR for Comverse, Inc.
203-682-8338
sheila.ennis@icrinc.com
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