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Algeria’s leading GSM operator OTA signs multi-million
dollar billing software agreement with Intec
London/Atlanta, June 8, 2004 – Algeria’s leading mobile
operator, Orascom Telecom (OTA), has signed a contract with
Intec Telecom Systems, a global provider of Operations Support
Systems (OSS) for fixed, wireless, IP and next generation
networks. Under the terms of the agreement, which is valued at
over $2 million, Intec will supply OTA with its InterconnecT™
billing and Inter-mediatE™ convergent mediation solutions to
enable the GSM operator to effectively manage intercarrier
billing and settlement. The deal is the third large contract
Intec has announced in Africa this year, providing further
evidence of the continent’s growing demand for OSS solutions as
well as Intec’s dominant role in this large telecom market.
The implementation of two Intec solutions at OTA highlights a
growing trend among operators in developing markets. “Intec is
benefiting from a strong OSS replacement market,” adds Intec’s
Christian Ciupek. “Time and again Intec is being selected by
leading operators to upgrade their legacy billing systems with
our cutting edge technology.”
OTA is poised to capture an even greater subscriber base in
Algeria as the country enters a period of political stability
and economic rejuvenation. Since launching its services in 2002,
OTA has become the leading GSM operator in the country with over
1.7 million subscribers. With a population of over 30 million
people, there is tremendous potential for business growth as
Algeria prepares for a mobile boom. According to the latest
figures published by the country’s Information and Communication
Technologies Ministry, the number of wireless phone users in
Algeria will soar to 8 million by 2005 with OTA securing the
majority of subscribers.
About Orascom Telecom Algeria
Orascom Telecom Algeria (OTA) was founded in 2002 by the Orascom
Telecom Holding S.A.E. (OTH), a major private conglomerate in
Egypt. Operating under the brand name DJEZZY, OTA is one of the
most successful operations of its kind, and is a major
contributor to OTH’s scale, growth, and mobile
telecommunications leadership in the region. OTA commenced
commercial operations under its brand in February 2002 and is
already Algeria’s leading telecommunications services provider.
The company already has more than 1.7 million subscribers
representing over 88 percent of the country’s mobile market and
a network coverage area serving over 70 percent of Algeria’s
roughly 31.8 million inhabitants.
Information About Intec
Intec is a leading OSS billing product vendor for fixed,
mobile and next-generation networks (i.e. WLAN, 3G and IP), with
more than 570 installations of its products worldwide in 400
customers. Founded in 1997, Intec was listed on the London Stock
Exchange in June 2000. Intec has a strong position in the
provision of inter-carrier billing systems and convergent
mediation software, and has recently acquired a capability in IP
billing and real-time mobile service charging and control. For
the year ended 30 September 2003, Intec reported revenues of
£50.7 million, with adjusted net earnings after tax of £4.1
million.
Intec’s product portfolio includes:
Inter-mediatE™ -
convergent billing mediation
solution;
InterconnecT™ -
interconnect billing including
US CABS and ITU-based settlement;
Inter-activatE™ - flow-through provisioning and
service activation;
Intec CPM™ - end-to-end content partner management; and
Intec DCP™ (Dynamic
Charging Platform) – a real-time pre/post-paid
charging interface between the network and the back office.
InterconnecT OR Least Cost Routing
- Optimal Least Cost Routing for effective interconnect cost
reduction
Intec’s customer base includes, among others, BellSouth,
BellSouth Peru, Brazil Telecom, Cable & Wireless, Cesky Telecom
(Czech Republic), China Unicom, COLT Telecommunications, EBT
(Taiwan), Eircom (Ireland), France Telecom, Hutchison 3G, Maxis
(Malaysia), Nitel (Nigeria), Reliance (India), Singtel Optus
(Australia), O2 Ireland, Orange, Telecom Argentina, Telecom
Egypt, Telecom Italia, Tiscali, TPSA (Poland), Swisscom,
T-Mobile International, Telefonica, Telia (Sweden), Telkom South
Africa, Telstra, US Cellular, Westel (Hungary), Vodafone,
VimpelCom (Russia), Vivo (Brasil) and Verizon.
On 12 May 2004 Intec reported its Interim (half year) results
for the six months to 31 March 2004. The report stated that: “A
combination of strong new licence sales across Intec’s main
product lines, increased revenues from both professional
services and recurring business, and generally improved trading
conditions in the telecoms sector have driven a 41% increase in
turnover and an increase in adjusted earnings per share of 130%.
Trading conditions continue to be healthy, and providing these
remain stable the Board is confident of satisfying full year
expectations. In addition the Company is engaged in several
major opportunities which, should they conclude and be
recognizable in the current year, will enhance Intec’s financial
performance for the full year.” Further details can be found in
the full Interim statement at
Intec
Billing.
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