BCGI Boston Communications Grp (MM)

bcgi (NASDAQ:BCGI), a provider of products and solutions that enable wireless operators and MVNOs worldwide to differentiate their offerings and increase market penetration while reducing costs, today announced the launch of its Global Alliance Program. Expanding on the company's international focus by targeting opportunities in the growing markets of Asia-Pacific, Latin America and EMEA, bcgi's new alliance program gives premier systems integrators and resellers in these regions the opportunity to extend their capabilities and offer their customers bcgi's managed services and licensed products. The Global Alliance Program allows systems integrators and resellers to select the type and level of partnership involvement most appropriate for their business, giving them the opportunity to strengthen and broaden their product portfolios with bcgi's proven products and solutions. bcgi offers a three-tiered independent agent program that allows systems integrators to begin to work and grow with bcgi in their market. bcgi's growing list of authorized resellers is comprised of major systems integrators, network equipment providers and independent software vendors. "bcgi is dedicated to growing its international relationships with mobile operators, MVNOs and other vendors. The Global Alliance Program will help us garner mutually-beneficial relationships that serve both our needs and our partners' needs," said David Fondots, bcgi vice president of international sales. "bcgi will offer its partners the training, tools, processes and compensation package necessary for alliance success. Whether we're leading or just supporting the sale, we will be there throughout the process to ensure the long-term success of the implementation." The creation of the Global Alliance Program reflects bcgi's increasing focus on developing relationships and customers internationally, where mobile operators and MVNOs can benefit from the company's innovative solutions and products, which have already been proven in the United States. bcgi recently appointed several key global executives and launched its Payment Manager and Access Management products worldwide. The company also opened new offices over the past 18 months in England, India, Israel, Mexico, Singapore and Spain to support its ongoing international expansion and diversification strategy. 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 with proven solutions, including prepaid and postpaid billing, payments and access management. For more information, visit www.bcgi.net.