Telcordia & Unipier to Jointly Develop a Policy-Based Roaming Management Solution for a Dual Network Environment
1Netanya, Israel - April 26, 2006: Unipier, a provider of Intelligent Policy Management products, and Telcordia® Technologies, a global provider of telecommunications software and services, will develop a joint product for a policy-based roaming in a dual network environment.
The joint solution will provide mobile users with a quality connection over dual-mode mobile devices, which allow users to connect and roam between a cellular service and a Wi-Fi network. In-Stat predicts that there will be over 89M dual-mode devices by 2009, while a new study from ABI concludes that dual-mode device sales are likely to exceed 100M in the same period.
The joint project will be funded by the BIRD Foundation, an organization that encourages cooperation between Israeli and American companies in the realm of advanced technological development. During its 27 years, the BIRD Foundation has invested in nearly 700 projects, which have yielded revenues of about $8 billion.
“We are very happy to cooperate with Telcordia for addressing a real challenge in the fast-growing market of dual-mode systems and converged networks. The integrated solution from Unipier and Telcordia will give providers more flexible network options and roaming assurance between different technologies,” said Gabby Levy, President and CEO of Unipier. “By applying intelligent policy management, we can help wireless operators to leverage their current resources and increase customer satisfaction and revenues.”
"This is truly a case of one plus one equaling three," states Telcordia CTO, Adam Drobot. "The market continues to confirm Telcordia’s mobility OSS as world class. Likewise, Unipier’s policy management expertise is second to none. Combining these capabilities will allow service providers significant cost and reliability advantages across their dual-mode phone offerings."
About Unipier
Unipier Ltd., a pioneer in Intelligent Policy Management, is a leading provider of innovative software products that empower mobile operators to rapidly create, present, control, integrate and deliver a wide range of compelling services, over evolving networks and Service Delivery Platforms. Unipier’s solutions are currently powering the delivery and management of content and data services at leading operators such as Vodafone Italy, Telefonica Spain, Wind Italy, Cellcom and Orange Israel. Unipier ’s primary investors include Carmel Ventures, Pitango, Greylock and Fidelity Ventures. For more information, please visit www.unipier.com
About Telcordia
Telcordia Technologies, Inc. is a leading global provider of telecommunications network software and services for IP, wireline, wireless, and cable. As the industry continuously evolves, Telcordia is focused on being the undisputed transformation partner for its customers. By delivering flexible, standards-based software solutions and consulting services that optimize complex network and business support systems, Telcordia helps customers transform their business while aggressively reducing costs and growing revenues. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J, with offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America. (www.telcordia.com)
Telcordia Technologies, Inc. is a leading global provider of telecommunications network software and services for IP, wireline, wireless, and cable. As the industry continuously evolves, Telcordia is focused on being the undisputed transformation partner for its customers. By delivering flexible, standards-based software solutions and consulting services that optimize complex network and business support systems, Telcordia helps customers transform their business while aggressively reducing costs and growing revenues. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J, with offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America. (www.telcordia.com)
