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June 2008

GeoSpot Deep Local Search Launches Mobile Web Service

GeoSpot, a location-based services and social activities site has launched the Beta release of GeoSpot Mobile Web service. Find open businesses via your mobile phone.

Iphone Voip: iCall Will Switch Your iPhone to VOIP Mid-Call

A small VOIP company called iCall has ported their software to the iPhone, allowing users to reroute ongoing calls to their free VOIP service in a matter of seconds. The app actively scans for accessible Wi-Fi networks and prompts the user to transfer the call once connected.

April 2008

FCC chief says no need for new regulation of the Internet

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin said Tuesday there s no need for new regulation of the Internet, saying his agency has all the authority it needs to prevent discrimination by Internet service providers.

10,000 Thermostats for Earth Day 2008

Service Experts Earth Day program will create the same environmental effect as planting 330 trees for every single homeowner who makes one small household change. Service Experts will install a free programmable thermostat to every U.S. and Canadian household that schedules a heating or cooling tune-up during the month of April.

March 2008

Earth Day Videos

Service Experts is giving away free programmable thermostats in conjunction with Earth Day 2008. Take a look at their video.

Sonus Networks Releases Latest Version of IMS Core Infrastructure

Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a leading supplier of service provider IP-voice infrastructure solutions, has released the latest release of its IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) core architecture, including upgrades to its SRXâ„¢ Call Session Control Function and HSXâ„¢ Home Subscriber Server.

Chess Picks RateIntegration Advanced Rating Server

RateIntegration, Inc., a leading provider of 3rd-generation Revenue Life Cycle Management (RLM) solutions for the telecom and Internet 2.0 market, has told OSS News Review that its ARS 3.0 Advanced Rating Server product has been selected by Chess Communications AS, Scandinavia’s leading Service Provider.

February 2008

Telecommunications Executive Appointed to Head Sigma Systems EMEA Sales Organization

Sigma Systems, the premier provider and leader in the design, development and deployment of OSS service management solutions, announced the appointment of Nick Hewitt as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales in the EMEA region. Before joining Sigma, Nick was with IBM (formerly Vallent Software Systems).

TTI Telecom to Provide Service Assurance Solution to Bell Mobility

Bell Mobility will adopt TTI Telecom’s Netrac Service Assurance solution. Bell Mobility, the wireless division of Bell, Canada ’s largest communications company, will implement both Fault Management (FAM) and Performance Management (PMM) modules, improving the company’s ability to manage multi-vendor, multi-technology network environments.

Lattelecom to Offer Enhanced Managed Security Services from UBIqube

UBIqube, a global MSSP solutions provider, will be the foundation for the new pan Baltic CPE based Managed Security Service being launched by Lattelecom, the leading provider of electronic communications services in Latvia.

Romanian Service Provider Upgrades to Subex Solution to Enhance Fraud Management

Subex Limited, a leading global provider of Operations Support Systems (OSS) solutions for communications service providers, has told OSS News Review that a leading service provider in Romania has upgraded to Nikira™ V6.1, the latest version of Subex’s leading Fraud Management system.

Amdocs Introduces Unified Mobile Commerce, Search and Advertising Platform

Amdocs (NYSE: DOX), a leading provider of customer experience systems, has introduced the first unified platform for mobile service providers to offer digital marketplaces connecting advertisers, publishers, merchants and consumers.

Afternic Launches Pre-Expiry Domain Auction Service

NameMedia today announced the launch of Afternic Auctions on the company’s award-winning AfternicDLS domain sales platform. With this launch, NameMedia expands AfternicDLS’ suite of products to include exclusive pre-expiry domain auctions.

January 2008

InCharge Debt Solutions Recognized for Commitment to Outstanding Customer Service

To qualify for this honor, the organization must score at or above the 75th percentile when measured against NBRI’s Benchmarking Database and/or must improve 5 normative percentiles in total company score over the last survey.

Subex Announces FY08 Q3 results · Telecom Billing OSS News Review

Subex Ltd, a leading global provider of Operations Support Systems (OSS) solutions for communications service providers, has recorded a revenue of Rs. 1422.16 mn ($ US 36.08 mn) and net loss of Rs. 42.73 mn ($ US 1.08 mn), for the quarter ended 31 December 2007.

Global Tier 1 Wireless Carrier Selects Evolving Systems for Service Activation Rollout

Evolving Systems, Inc., a leading provider of software solutions and services to the wireless, wireline and IP carrier market, has told OSS News Review that its Tertio Service Activation solution has been selected by a global tier 1 telecom.

Operax and Velankani Partner to Market and Deploy Dynamic Resource and Admission Control Solutions

Operax, the leading vendor of dynamic Resource and Admission Control solutions for IP Service Quality, has signed a North American partnership agreement with Velankani Communications Technologies.

Operax Partners with ReachView Technologies

Operax, the leading vendor of dynamic Resource and Admission Control solutions for IP service quality, has launched a North American reseller partnership with ReachView Technologies.

Operax Granted Two New Patents

Operax, the leading vendor of dynamic Resource and Admission Control solutions for IP Service Quality, has been granted two new patents in Japan.

Service Employees International Union Says No to Bank of America Countrywide Deal

The nation’s fastest-growing union, the Service Employees International Union, calls the combination of the United States’ largest mortgage lender with largest bank when both institutions are facing mounting losses and potentially destabilizing risks bad for consumers, bad for business, and bad for America.

Sonus Networks Expands in Europe

Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a leading supplier of service provider IP-voice infrastructure solutions, has told OSS News Review about the next phase of its growth plans for Europe. The next-generation IP-Voice leader unveiled its plans today from its new European headquarters in Staines, just outside London. The company plans to expand into new countries with additional sales resources, bolster its R amp;D facility in the United Kingdom and add to its services capabilities in its Prague office.

BT Rolls Out Subex Revenue Assurance and Data Quality Services Across Europe

Subex Ltd, a leading global provider of Operations Support Systems (OSS) solutions for communications service providers, has been chosen for three separate deployments — Revenue Assurance, Business Intelligence and Data Quality — across the BT Group.

Ariston Global Acquires Interactive Enterprise · Telecom Billing OSS News Review

Ariston Global, L.L.C., which focuses on the acquisition and growth of communication solution providers, has completed the purchase of the assets of privately-held The Interactive Enterprise Ltd., an innovator in providing service activation and provisioning solutions for broadband operators.

December 2007

Subex Enables Interconnect Billing Transformation for Telecom Provider in Turkey · Telecom Billing OSS News Review

Subex Limited, a leading global provider of Operations Support Systems (OSS) solutions for communications service providers, will be deploying its Concilia (TM) Interconnect Billing System at one of the largest telecommunications providers in Turkey.

SEIU Says Carlyle and Manor Care Steamrolling Regulatory Process and Care Concerns

The Service Employees International Union says that the Carlyle Group and HCR Manor Care, the United States’ largest nursing home chain, are attempting to steamroll the regulatory process and nursing home care concerns.