Comverse and IBM have launched a joint Center of Excellence (CoE) in France for global telecom operators to speed time to market for new services, boost subscriber acquisition, and reduce both churn and overall network operating costs.
Established within the IBM Telecom Solutions Lab in France, the CoE uses software components from IBM and Comverse to create a BSS/OSS (Business Support System/Operational Support System) and service-delivery environment that provides a dynamic setting.
"To sustain growth in today's economy, communication service providers are seeking ways to offer subscribers a more positive and differentiated experience while taking complexity and cost out of their businesses," said Chris Pearson, global telco industry leader for IBM Global Business Services, which also announced three additional telecom development centers today.
This joint approach allows telecom clients to test proofs of concept with new capabilities in simulated environments, enhance innovation, and reduce implementation time and risk. The Service Provider Delivery Environment (SPDE) framework, which is based on a service oriented architecture (SOA) approach, combines with IBM server and storage hardware, such as Power Systems and BladeCenter, to provide the dynamic infrastructure for the CoE.
