bcgi Introduces MVNO Managed Services to International Markets; bcgi Offers Comprehensive Suite of Services for Mobile Virtual Network Operators in EMEA.BARCELONA, Spain -- bcgi (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : BCGI) today announced the launch of its new Managed Services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality Suite for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile operators in Europe and the Middle East, building on the company's experience helping launch and support some of the world's leading MVNOs and expanding its international reach. As a principal provider of managed billing, payment and access management services to U.S. MVNOs, bcgi offers a level of reliability and scalability largely unavailable to EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. operators. "As MVNOs continue to grow, mobile virtual network enablers (MVNEs) face significant challenges related to achieving scale and reliability," said Marina Amoroso Am`o`ro´so n. 1. A lover; a man enamored. adv. 1. (Mus.) In a soft, tender, amatory style. , wireless and mobile analyst for the Yankee Group (the Yankee Group, Boston, MA, www.yankeegroup.com) A major market research, analysis and consulting firm founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson. It provides general consulting and strategic planning in the computer and communications field. . "As an MVNE MVNE Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (wireless telecommunications) MVNE Medium Voltage Neutral Earthing with a managed services solution, bcgi can provide MVNOs an already well-established, redundant and scalable platform that has worked well for some of the largest MVNOs 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. ." bcgi's MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) A reseller of wireless services. MVNOs do not own licensed spectrum and typically do not have any of their own wireless network infrastructure. Managed Services Suite integrates the company's billing, access management, e-Top up, payment and network solutions with MVNO-focused technology and business consulting services in a single package now available to international operators. The suite enables operators to quickly scale, deliver and manage content-based mobile services hosted on bcgi's industry-leading billing platform and monitored by its world-class network operations center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. . bcgi hosts and manages services for more than 4 million subscribers and is a leading U.S. MVNE with solutions and services powering more than a dozen MVNOs and resellers, including Amp'd Mobile. Having deployed more than 100 managed services offerings in the United States and around the world since it was founded in 1988, bcgi offers full network integration certification with all major network infrastructure providers and the ability to support all network standards. "Our MVNO Managed Services Suite brings companies in the EMEA region a comprehensive set of services to quickly and profitably deliver and manage a branded MVNO," said E.Y. Snowden, bcgi 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. . "We handle the integration and delivery of highly-targeted services on a host carrier's network, allowing operators to focus on marketing and growing their businesses rather than on functional and operational issues. bcgi accelerates MVNOs' time to market while ensuring that our support systems match their needs in scale, flexibility and performance." bcgi is announcing its new services suite at the 3GSM World Congress, where the company is demonstrating its commitment to opening new opportunities for emerging MVNOs to successfully deliver a total subscriber experience. "MVNOs represent strong growth for the wireless market, and 3G is driving this growth through robust voice, data and content services," Snowden said. "With our strong record of successful MVNO deployments, bcgi is at the forefront of helping companies rapidly launch and successfully operate MVNOs. The launch of our MVNO Managed Services Suite internationally is another step in our expansion to bring bcgi's full portfolio of innovative wireless products and services to operators and carriers around the world." About bcgi bcgi delivers innovative products and services that enable mobile operators and MVNOs worldwide to differentiate their offerings and increase market penetration while reducing costs. Founded in 1988, bcgi is a leader in identifying and addressing new market needs related to prepaid and postpaid billing, payments, and content filtering and management. For more information, visit www.bcgi.net. |
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