Comverse announced that CTM, Macau's only full telecom service provider, has deployed the Comverse Kenan FX Business Solution to cover the customer care, fulfilment and billing functionality for its mobile network. The Comverse Kenan FX system will support CTM's planned 3G services expected to be rolled out in Q2. In addition, CTM is currently in the process of overhauling its mobile BSS infrastructure with the assistance of Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS), Comverse and other vendors.

"Our aim in deploying Comverse's Kenan Solution was multifold," said Phil Green, CEO of CTM. "We wanted to begin evolving to a converged application that could support billing for all of our services, independent of the payment type. We believe we will improve our market competitiveness with this kind of comprehensive solution."

Kenan FX is part of Comverse's billing portfolio, which allows operators to increase market agility and improve operational efficiency. Optimized for the converging communications market, the modular Kenan FX framework provides an advanced set of customer lifecycle management software solutions - from ordering and activation to charging and payments - supporting a host of communication services, fixed, mobile and interactive.

"We are particularly proud of the launch of the Kenan FX system at CTM as it was deployed in a fast timeframe with our partner TCS," said Eitan Achlow, President of Comverse Asia Pacific. "Clearly, a major factor in the success of our solutions lies in the architecture allowing for quick and easy deployment without customization or vendor dependence and that supports operators in the move to converged systems. We are proud to welcome CTM as an innovative incumbent operator and assist them as they serve the majority of residents and businesses in Macau with the full gamut of communications services."

About CTM

Companhia de Telecomunicaes de Macau S.A.R.L (known as CTM) is a joint venture of the international telecommunications giants: Cable and Wireless, Portugal Telecom, CITIC Pacific and Macau Post. Formed in October 1981, CTM was charged with the task of improving telecommunications services in Macau.