CBIS rolls-out Precedent 2000 to support nationwide PCS launch.CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 1996-- State-of-the Art Business Management Solution Revolutionizes Customer Care and Billing in the Communications Industry CBIS CBIS Computer Based Information System CBIS Christian Brothers Investment Services CBIS Cincinnati Bell Information Systems CBIS Chinese Biodiversity Information System CBIS Certified Brain Injury Specialist (R) announces the roll-out and first installation of its Precedent 2000(R) Business Management Solution in support of the nationwide launch of the personal communications service The CBIS Precedent 2000 solution is in production supporting the wide range of customer care and billing requirements for the inauguration of PCS service in 16 major cities nationwide by PrimeCo Personal Communications, L.P. Earlier this year, PrimeCo and CBIS signed a long-term contract under which PrimeCo agreed to deploy the Precedent 2000 exclusively in its nationwide PCS network. CBIS's Precedent 2000 distinguishes itself as the only such system to provide end-to-end, real-time, rating and billing. As a third-generation, UNIX-based solution, CBIS's Precedent 2000 is providing PrimeCo with high-efficiency processing combined with customer care and billing productivity features that can lessen the overall cost of business for the service provider. "We needed a very flexible business system that would allow customization to deliver PrimeCo's world-class technology. Precedent 2000 gave us that flexibility," said Ben Scott, president and chief executive officer of PrimeCo. "Coupled with the tremendous support from the CBIS team, we were able to develop the leading-edge system that will put us ahead and keep us ahead of the competition." "Precedent 2000 is a powerful customer care and billing system that meets the diverse, initial needs of the new PCS industry and will grow with the industry as PCS carriers attract new customers and offer additional services," said Robert J. Marino, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CBIS. "The human and financial resources committed to developing Precedent 2000 are a reflection of CBIS's continuing pledge to deliver a broad range of comprehensive, client/server and mainframe solutions which deliver rapid, flexible, and integrated information management and customer care demanded by today's competitive business climate." The Precedent 2000 solution is based on an open systems, client/server platform and employs graphical user interfaces and relational database technologies to provide maximum flexibility, performance, and productivity. -0- ABOUT PRIMECO PrimeCo Personal Communications owns PCS licenses covering 19 states and 58 million potential customers in 11 major trading areas. The company was formed by an alliance of AirTouch Communications (ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. ), Bell Atlantic (BEL), NYNEX NYNEX New York-New England & X for the Unknown (Telephone Company) NYNEX New York Network Exchange (NYN NYN New York News ), and U S WEST (UMG UMG Universal Music Group UMG Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala (Mariano Galvez University of Guatemala) UMG Upgraded Metallurgical Grade (silicon) UMG Unlicensed Medical Graduate ) Media Group, and has nearly 2,000 employees. The combined cellular and PCS properties of PrimeCo and its owners include 39 of the top 50 U.S. markets, covering nearly 170 million people in 46 states and the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). . The wireless partnership plans to deliver to customers products and services that are easy to use, buy, and afford, and provide seamless nationwide service. The address for PrimeCo's interactive web site is www.primeco.com ABOUT CBIS CBIS is Cincinnati Bell Information Systems, the global leader in the provision and management of customer care and billing solutions for the communications industry. CBIS's state-of-the-art data center infrastructure centered in Cincinnati and Orlando, and client sites, produce more than 225,000,000 bills for cable TV, wireless and wireline telephony, and convergent services each year. CBIS uses its extensive billing systems expertise and service bureau experience to create advantages for leading companies in wireless, wireline, cable, and emerging communications services. CBIS -- a subsidiary of Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CSN CSN Crosby, Stills, and Nash (band) CSN Centrala studiestödsnämnden (Swedish: state education grant and loan program) CSN Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux (French) ) -- is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to a diverse work force. CBIS's internet address is http://www.cbis.com -0- CBIS and Precedent 2000 are registered service marks of Cincinnati Bell Information Systems Inc. CONTACT: Cincinnati Bell Information Systems, Cincinnati John Pratt, 800/327-3900 or 513/723-3669 In the UK: 0800.895.185 E-Mail: john.pratt(at sign)cbis.com |
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