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AsiaInfo (News - Alert) Holdings Inc., a provider of telecom software solutions and IT security products and services in China, announced today that it’s won a contract with China Telecom (News - Alert), the world’s largest fixed-line telecommunications and broadband service provider.

 

The agreement includes the development of an Online Charging System (OCS) in Zhejiang province.

 

“Our OCS solution will play a critical role in the deployment of China Telecom’s next generation networks,” said Steve Zhang (News - Alert), AsiaInfo’s president and chief executive officer. “This tender win deepens our relationship with China Telecom in the OCS space that began last year in Hebei province with their extended next generation wireless network trial.”

 

“We are pleased to support the company again in its expansion from a fixed-line and broadband operator to a wireless service provider, and are looking forward to collaborating on more projects in the future,” Zhang added.

The agreement provides that AsiaInfo will develop and OCS solution for China Telecom in Zhejiang province that is based on the Third Generation Partnership Project standard and adheres to China Telecom’s OCS specifications.

The OCS solution from AsiaInfo is designed as a convergent online charging system that can accommodate real-time billing for both prepaid and postpaid accounts. It also offers the flexibility to combine a variety of charging methods to support future 3G data and value-added services.

AsiaInfo’s OCS solution combines customer credit control and risk management analysis functionalities to lower credit risk in developing new business and expanding customer bases. 

 

The first software billing vendor in China to successfully deploy both 3G and BOSS and OCS solutions, AsiaInfo has developed OCS solutions for China Mobile (News - Alert) subsidiaries in Shanghai, Zhejiang and Pakistan. The company has also developed an OCS solution for China Telecom’s extended next generation wireless network trial in Hebei province.

 

AsiaInfo provides high-quality telecom software solutions and IT security products and services to some of China’s largest enterprises and many small and medium sized companies. The company became a prominent supplier of IT security products and services in China with the acquisition of Lenovo’s (News - Alert) non-telecom related IT services business in 2004.

AsiaInfo plays an important role in its relationships with client companies as it provides a significant touchpoint between the company and its customers. Billing is one area where the company and customer will experience the most interaction, making it a critical touchpoint for accuracy and customer service.

By providing a billing solution that not only meets the needs of the company, but also the needs of the customer, AsiaInfo is adding value for the client that can improve overall positioning.