Cramer and GuideComm to Deliver Inventory/Provisioning Solution to Monet Mobile Networks.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers Win Represents Cramer's First "Managed Service Provider" Deployment and Kicks Off Partnership with GuideComm Cramer Systems today announced its first North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. 3G wireless customer, Monet Mobile Networks. The Seattle-based wireless Internet service provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. has selected Cramer4 software to deliver its services more efficiently and cost-effectively to its customers. GuideComm, a leader in the delivery of 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 to Communications Service Providers, and Monet's OSS strategist and architect, will implement and host the Cramer solution through its OSSDirect(TM) service offering, acting as Monet's Managed Service Provider (MSP (1) (Management Service Provider or Managed Service Provider) An organization that manages a customer's computer systems and networks which are either located on the customer's premises or at a third-party datacenter. ). The Monet agreement will be the first MSP deployment for Cramer, allowing it to offer network operators an alternative-licensing model that frees them from the cost of supporting and maintaining OSS solutions. GuideComm's OSSDirect gives Monet remote, thin-client access to all of Cramer's network management and provisioning functionality. With Cramer providing a centralized, comprehensive view of network resources and capacity, Monet will expand and deploy networks efficiently and strategically to maximize the value of network equipment. Additionally, Cramer's provisioning automation tools will enable Monet to manage service orders and assure that capacity is available to fulfill them. "We are pleased that GuideComm introduced us to Cramer. They will give us a razor sharp competitive edge as we expand our coverage areas and launch services in new markets," said George M. Tronsrue III, Chairman 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 Monet Mobile Networks. "Our strategic OSS plan gives us easy access to precise information about what resources and capacity are available to us at any time, creating efficiencies that lower our costs and improve the service we deliver to our customers." Monet offers a distinct service that combines speed, mobility and a complete Internet experience. From a park bench to an off-site meeting, people can use Monet to access the Internet without a phone line, cable or DSL connection DSL connection n (Comput) → DSL-Anschluss m . A wireless PC card modem, compatible with desktop, laptop and handheld PCs, provides the link to Monet's fast data network. Monet is the latest in a string of more than 10 Cramer customer wins over the last year, and the latest 3G service provider to tap Cramer to support network and service provisioning. The solution provides the flexibility and scalability 3G network operators require to efficiently manage the complexities of 3G networks and to quickly introduce services. Other Cramer 3G customers include Hutchison 3G, Vodafone Ireland Vodafone Ireland Limited, part of the Vodafone Group, is presently the largest mobile phone company in the Ireland, and was previously called Eircell. The mobile phone system in use is a digital GSM 900 system, and also a third-generation UMTS system (the first such 3G , and IPSE IPSE - Integrated Project Support Environment 2000. "Earning Monet's business validates Cramer's proven ability to reduce costs, improve ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). and speed services to market - especially in the 3G arena," said Kimber Lewis, President of Cramer Systems Inc. "The win anchors our presence in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , and our partnership with GuideComm opens exciting new OSS possibilities for carriers." "Monet's 3G service offering and corresponding OSS requirements dictated the selection of a product with demonstrated strength in the wireless inventory and provisioning arenas," said Larry P. Reback, CEO of Chantilly, VA-based GuideComm. "Cramer4 is an excellent fit, and this opportunity cements our partnership with Cramer, making it immediately meaningful and productive." About Monet Mobile Networks Headquartered in Seattle, Monet Mobile Networks, Inc., was founded by telecommunications industry veterans in mid-1999. Monet is a wireless Internet service provider, offering users fast, mobile access to the complete Internet, email, corporate intranet applications, data and customer support. The Monet service can be purchased online at www.monetmobile.com and other authorized dealers in Eau Claire Eau Claire (ō klâr), city (1990 pop. 56,856), seat of Eau Claire co., W central Wis., on the Chippewa at the mouth of the Eau Claire River, in a hilly lake region; inc. 1872. , WI; Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, city (1990 pop. 100,814), seat of Minnehaha co., SE S.Dak., on the Big Sioux River; settled 1856, inc. as a village 1877, as a city 1883. Settlers abandoned the site in 1862 because of Native American raids, but with the establishment (1865) of Fort , SD; Moorhead, MN; and Grand Forks Grand Forks, city (1990 pop. 49,425), seat of Grand Forks co., E N.Dak., at the confluence of the Red and the Red Lake rivers; inc. 1881. In a spring wheat, livestock, and farm area, the city has grain elevators, state-operated flour mills, and plants that process , Bismarck and Fargo, ND; and for an introductory monthly service rate of $29.95 per month. The company's investors include Mayfield, Soros Private Equity Partners, QUALCOMM, Intel Capital and Hook Partners. For more information, please visit www.monetmobile.com or call 1-866-286-6638. About GuideComm Recognized by TeleStrategies as an OSS Systems Integrator of the Year finalist for two years running, GuideComm delivers consulting and systems integration services exclusively to Communications Service Providers. GuideComm deploys flexible and scalable systems solutions that allow Service Providers to meet the aggressive demands of today's Communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. , including launching new services, reaching new markets, achieving revenue growth in record time, and finding revenue leakage across the entire OSS. GuideComm offers an array of OSS services, including systems strategy and integration, software development, and post-implementation managed services and systems support through its Client Services Center. For additional information about GuideComm and OSSDirect, please visit www.guidecomm.net. About Cramer Systems Cramer Systems is the leading provider of inventory management and provisioning automation solutions for the global telecommunications industry. Cramer's products help service providers lower costs and reduce time to market by automating processes that rely on a detailed knowledge of network inventory, capacity and service configuration information. In February 2002, Cramer was awarded the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. OSS Excellence Award for "Best Inventory Management System" by Billing World and OSS Today, and the European Technology Forum named Cramer the UK's "Hottest Technology Prospect" in March 2002. In April 2002, Cramer ranked 28th on Deloitte Touche Thomatsu's European Technology Fast 500 list, and 16th on Deloitte's UK National Fast 50 list. The annual lists recognize Europe's fastest growing technology companies. Cramer's nearly 30 customers include leading European fixed and wireless operators, such as BT, BT Cellnet, Cable and Wireless, KPN KPN Koninklijke PTT Nederland (Royal Dutch Telecom) KPN Konfederacja Polski Niepodleglej (Polish conservative party) Telecom and KPN Mobile. Cramer is located in Bath, UK. North American headquarters are in Vienna, VA. For more information, visit www.cramer.com. Cramer and the Cramer logo, whether or not appearing with the trademark symbol, are trademarks of Cramer Systems Limited. |
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