NEW YORK, January 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Quantum Telecom Inc. d/b/a Forum Mobile (Nasdaq: QTMI) a
global MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler) and MTS - Mer
Telemanagement Solutions Ltd. (Nasdaq: MTSL), a global provider
of business support systems (BSS) for comprehensive
telecommunication management, telecommunications expense management
(TEM) solutions and customer care & billing (CC&B)
solutions, announced today entering into a strategic partnership
with the inclusion of the MTS MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network
Operator) solution as part of the Forum Mobile MVNE solution
for MNOs (Mobile Network Operators) and MVNOs.
Forum Mobile's end-to-end MVNE solution, now to be powered by
MTS, provides MNOs and MVNOs with the ability to easily and rapidly
acquire virtual network capabilities, without needing to change
their primary business focus. MNOs and MVNOs also gain flexible
service options and cross-border market presence while retaining
independent business control. MVNO's using the Forum Mobile
solution gain a highly customizable, turn-key solution to control
pricing and product offerings that enable carriers to achieve
significant savings while creating a truly global mobile experience
for the end user.
"The Forum Mobile solution was designed specifically as a
turn-key, outsourced solution for mobile carriers, and MTS provides
the perfect back office platform," said Benny Yehezkel, Executive Vice President of
Forum Mobile. "By partnering with a proven industry leader like
MTS, we are able to offer our customers an effortless, cost
effective solution that removes the complexities of back office
operations and allows them to concentrate on revenue generating
activities such as sales and marketing."
The MTS solution connects MVNOs and MVNEs to provide a complete
solution for all virtual network operations by providing a full
end-to end, carrier grade customer care & billing platform that
supports multiple operators on a single platform. The MTS MVNO
solution offers operators a quick time to market, flexible
personalization, and seamless integration into their existing
operations. The solution supports various lines of business and
services including wireless, wireline, VoIP, IPTV, gaming, content,
and more.
According to Eytan Bar, CEO of
MTS, "Forum Mobile services customers of all sizes and geographies
that are looking to gain a competitive advantage by outsourcing
their MVNO operations while still maintaining a unique brand and
product offering. These are the exact advantages the MTS solution
offers. We are excited about this partnership and the opportunity
it brings to both companies."
About MTS
Mer Telemanagement Solutions Ltd. (MTS) is a worldwide provider
of innovative solutions for comprehensive telecommunications
expense management (TEM) used by enterprises, and for business
support systems (BSS) used by information and telecommunication
service providers.
Since 1984, MTS TEM solutions have been used by many enterprises
and organizations to ensure that their telecommunication services
are acquired, provisioned, and invoiced correctly.
MTS's solutions for Information and Telecommunication Service
Providers are used worldwide by wireless and wireline service
providers for interconnect billing, partner revenue management and
for charging and invoicing their customers. MTS has pre-configured
solutions to support emerging carriers of focused solutions (e.g.
IPTV, VoIP, WiMAX, MVNO) to rapidly install a full-featured and
scalable solution.
Headquartered in Israel, MTS
markets its solutions through wholly owned subsidiaries in
the United States, Hong Kong and The
Netherlands as well as through OEM partnerships with
Siemens, Phillips, NEC and other vendors. MTS shares are
traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market (symbol MTSL). For more
information please visit the MTS web site:
http://www.mtsint.com.
About Forum Mobile
Quantum Telecom, Inc. d/b/a Forum Mobile is a global Mobile
Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) with international presence in the
USA, China, and UK. Forum Mobile provides MVNOs
with a turn-key solution portfolio and service needed for their
operations, market position and business expansion - starting with
infrastructure and IT through MNO agreements, applications and
handsets. Forum Mobile shares are traded on the NASDAQ (symbol
QTMI). For more information please visit QTMI web site:
(http://www.forum-mobile.com)
Certain matters
discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that
involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not
limited to, risks in product development plans and schedules, rapid
technological change, changes and delays in product approval and
introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of
competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy
sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors,
risk of operations in Israel,
government regulations, dependence on third parties to manufacture
products, general economic conditions and other risk factors
detailed in the Company's filings with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission.
MTS Company Contact:
John Venditti
Vice President, Marketing
Tel: +1(800)745-8725
john.venditti@mtsint.com
Forum Mobile Company Contact:
Ms. Yael Greenberg
Tel: +1-212-888-9350
yael@forum-group.com
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