Cable & Wireless Implements MetaSolv for IP and Next Generation OSS Transformation; MetaSolv Successfully Executes First Phase of Multi-Million Dollar Transformation Project.PLANO, Texas Plano (IPA: /ˈpleɪnoʊ/) is a wealthy suburb of Dallas, Texas, located to the north, mainly within Collin County, but also extending into Denton County. According to the 2000 U.S. & LONDON -- MetaSolv Software, Inc., a global leader in comprehensive operations support system (OSS Oss (ôs), city (1994 pop. 62,141), North Brabant prov., S Netherlands; chartered 1399. It is a significant industrial center. Manufactures include meat products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, and metalware. ) solutions for next-generation communications service providers A Communications Service Provider or CSP is a company that transports information electronically. The term encompasses public and private companies in the wireline, wireless, Internet, cable, satellite, and managed services businesses. , today announced that Cable & Wireless, one of the world's leading international communications companies Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. , has selected MetaSolv for its IP and next-generation OSS transformation. The multi-million dollar agreement provides Cable & Wireless with an integrated next-generation platform for activation, provisioning and configuration management across all service domains. Cable & Wireless has already successfully deployed the first phase of the project. This phase standardizes two large and disparate MPLS-based IP networks on MetaSolv's next-generation activation platform. This enterprise-wide deployment has enabled Cable & Wireless to quickly derive significant synergies from their recent acquisition of a large European IP VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. service provider and provides the operator with a market-leading and common platform for the future growth of next-generation services. "MetaSolv's IP provisioning solution has -- within a short time period -- enabled us to rapidly, seamlessly and cost-effectively consolidate two large and highly complex MPLS-based IP networks on a common platform," said Mark Dearnley, Chief Information Officer at Cable & Wireless. "As the implementation progresses, we will achieve significant cost savings through multi-service provisioning automation. It will also allow us to enhance our customers' experience by offering a wide range of differentiated IP services that are delivered more quickly and are more reliable." After a rigorous selection process which involved several other OSS vendors, Cable & Wireless selected MetaSolv for its pre-integrated OSS portfolio and proven track record in next-generation provisioning. The agreement includes MetaSolv Activation 5, a next generation activation platform that provides activation across all service domains, and MetaSolv Provisioning 5, a next generation back office provisioning platform that manages internal network build-outs and orchestrates the essential tasks required to deliver ordered services to customers. The transaction also includes MetaSolv Configuration Management - a newly launched product that offers unique advantages when pre-integrated with MetaSolv Activation 5. MetaSolv Configuration Management is a next generation management platform that centralizes and optimizes network control operations for multi-vendor networks by implementing automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. , proactive and consistent configuration management practices. When implemented with MetaSolv Activation 5, this value-added combination significantly streamlines operations and enhances service delivery by leveraging the natural synergies that exist between activation and configuration management. "As operators look to improve customer satisfaction, streamline operations and drive down costs, they need intelligent, automated IP provisioning solutions that are market-ready and provide a rapid return on investment," said David Sharpley, MetaSolv's Executive Vice President of Marketing and Product Management. "By delivering on these key requirements, MetaSolv's innovative pre-integrated IP provisioning platform supports and expands Cable & Wireless' continued business and customer service leadership in IP service offerings." About Cable & Wireless Cable & Wireless is one of the world's leading international communications companies. It operates through two standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. business units - International and UK. The International business unit operates integrated telecommunications companies See telecom company. in 33 countries offering mobile, broadband, domestic and international fixed line services to residential and business customers, with principal operations in the Caribbean, Panama, Macau, Monaco and the Channel Islands. The UK business unit provides enterprise and carrier solutions to the largest users of telecoms services across the UK, US, continental Europe Continental Europe, also referred to as mainland Europe or simply the Continent, is the continent of Europe, explicitly excluding European islands and, at times, peninsulas. and Asia, and wholesale broadband services See broadband and broadband service provider. in the UK. In Asia Pacific, its principal operations are in China, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , India, Japan, Singapore and Australia. For more information about Cable & Wireless, go to http://www.cw.com. About MetaSolv MetaSolv, Inc. (Nasdaq:MSLV) is a global leader in comprehensive operations support system solutions for next-generation communications service providers. MetaSolv automates the order-to-activate provisioning process for traditional and next-generation IP-based wireline and mobile service providers. MetaSolv's multi-service, multi-technology capabilities include order management, inventory management, service activation, configuration management and network mediation mediation, in law, type of intervention in which the disputing parties accept the offer of a third party to recommend a solution for their controversy. Mediation has long been a part of international law, frequently involving the use of an international commission, . More than 170 global service providers -- including Brasil Telecom Brasil Telecom S.A. (BrT) is a major Brazilian telecommunications company headquartered in the Brazilian capital of Brasilia. The company is one of three land line telephone companies in Brazil that emerged from the break-up of Telebrás. , BT, Cable & Wireless, O2, Singtel, Telstra, T-Mobile, UPC (Universal Product Code) The standard bar code printed on retail merchandise, which is administered by GS1 US, Brussels, Belgium and Lawrenceville, NJ (www.gs1.org). , Verizon Dominicana, and Vodafone -- use MetaSolv's solutions to achieve increased revenues, reduced costs, and enhanced customer service. MetaSolv is a global company, headquartered in Plano, Texas. Visit www.metasolv.com for more information. MetaSolv is a registered trademark. The MetaSolv logo and MetaSolv Solution are trademarks of MetaSolv Software, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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