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BSNL, India\'s Top Telecom Provider, Deploys IP Unity for Mobile Voicemail
Carrier will migrate 300,000 subscribers to service delivery via IP Unity\'s HMS6000â„¢ platformMILPITAS, Calif. — February 14, 2005— BSNL, the largest telecommunications provider and public agency in India, has announced it will deploy systems from enhanced services leader IP Unity in its wireline network in Baroda, India. The solution is implemented in a unique revenue-sharing mode with BSNL, and is planned for expansion in other areas of its nationwide network of wireline and cellular services.
BSNL is the largest telecom service provider in India and since the incorporation of its cellular division in 2000, BSNL has grown its total subscriber base dramatically, including over 5 million cellular users. The company is the national market leader in both wireline and wireless service delivery. BSNL aims to become the largest telecommunications company in South East Asia, and to implement innovative technologies for cost-effectively serving the massive consumer markets predominating in that region.
BSNL is using the IP Unity HMS6000 media/applications server platform to provision, bundle and customize voicemail and unified messaging services for its subscribers. The first service areas in the nationwide deployment are in the state of Gujarat, and the services are operational in Baroda.
"Our decision to deploy IP Unity's platform was based on our assessment of need to deliver robust service to the many subscribers of BSNL, with minimal disruption, while pursuing an aggressive course for feature-rich, IP-centric mobile messaging and multimedia services in the future," stated Ajoy Khanderia, CEO of ORG Telecom Ltd.
"BSNL has exceptional capabilities --and opportunities -- in the vast Indian telecom market," stated Dr. Arun Sobti, CEO and Chair of IP Unity. "They are moving aggressively to enhance their mix of value and innovation for customers, and we are pleased to be part of this upgrade and expansion program. The scale and diversity of their messaging-related applications take full advantage of the strengths and benefits of the HMS6000."
About BSNL
BSNL is the number 1 Telecommunications Company and largest public sector undertaking in India, with a nationwide network of over 45 million lines covering 5000 towns with over 35 million telephone connections, served from 99.9% of digital exchanges. Its services portfolio includes basic telephone service, Internet access, Internet Telephony, ISDN, Intelligent Network Services, Leased Lines and Datacom, CellOne mobile services, Tarang Wireless Local Loop and Prepaid Excel Services. For more information, please visit http://gujarat.bsnl.co.in or http://www.bsnl.co.in.
ORG Telecom is a system integrator in Asia Pacific region, providing solutions and services in fields of value added services, billing & IN, VSATs and network infrastructure services. ORG's approach is to integrate the "best of breed technologies" with business logic into clients operations, focusing on its strengths in converged space of IT solutions for Telecom operators. For more information on ORG Telecom visit the company Website at www.orgtelecom.com
Media Contacts for ORG Telecom:
Sheshank Aggarwal
+91 124 5109743
sheshank.aggarwal@orgltd.com
About Movius
Movius Interactive Corporation gives people the power to enrich their lives through viable innovations that transform the way they interact with information, media and each other. Formally under the name IP Unity Glenayre, Movius is a recognized leader in messaging, collaboration and mobile media solutions for service providers worldwide.
For more information, please visit www.moviuscorp.com.
Media Contacts for Movius:
For North American Media
Denise Nelson, Erin Jones
Ventana Public Relations
(925) 837-6277
denise.nelson@ventanapr.com
For European Media
Louise Hatton, Natalie Saville
BCS PR
+44 (0)115 948 6901
louise@bcspr.co.uk
natalie@bcspr.co.uk
