MobileOne (M1) selects Ascade's market leading Carrier Cockpit(TM)
Leading mobile operator MobileOne (M1) selects Ascade's market leading Carrier Cockpit(TM) Ascade, the global leader in Business Operations Systems for international voice management, today announced a breakthrough deal with MobileOne (M1), one of Asia's most advanced mobile operators. Having recently signed Reach, one of the largest carriers in the world, Ascade continues its expansion in the Asian region through a landmark deal with mobile operator MobileOne (M1) of Singapore. M1 has chosen Ascade's Carrier Cockpit(TM) product suite over competing products from other major suppliers. "We are very excited to work with M1 and look forward to a long term partnership", comments Christopher Grahn, CEO of Ascade. "M1 is a highly respected mobile operator and a great proof that Carrier Cockpit(TM) is the right system for mobile operators and wholesale carriers alike for becoming more profitable and delivering higher customer value". "At Ascade we are also very pleased to be able to meet and exceed the high expectations and thorough vendor evaluation criteria set by Asian carriers. Being chosen by M1 is a top mark on Ascade's and Carrier Cockpit's(TM) competitiveness", continues Christopher Grahn. "In the competitive IDD business, M1 has set its sights on becoming a major player and will spare no effort to be at the forefront of the IDD business in terms of technology, quality and cost," says Chan Sock Leng, Director of Corporate Development at M1. "Carrier Cockpit(TM), with its value based routing principles, product handling and business steering capabilities will enable us to respond quickly and effectively to changing business conditions. With this system in place, we are confident that we can successfully manage our international business to deliver innovative and high quality services to our customers". M1, Singapore's most exciting and innovative mobile and IDD service provider, recently took top honours in two categories in the World Communication Awards, the premier global awards event for the communications industry, pitted against a field of eminent telecoms and mobile operators including Virgin Mobile, NTT Communications, O2 and SingTel Mobile. M1 aims to be the leader in personal voice and data communications, focusing on value, quality and customer service. Carrier Cockpit(TM) is developed together with leading international wholesale carriers and incumbents, and is used by major Tier 1 and Tier 2 carriers worldwide such as Reach, Swisscom, Telenor and sunrise. It streamlines, optimises and automates all aspects of international voice operations, from buying and routing to pricing and selling. Carrier Cockpit(TM) also provides management with real-time revenue assurance and business steering capabilities supporting various carrier business models and parameters. Ascade AB For further information, please contact: Ascade AB Patrik Ferlenius, Vice President Christopher Grahn, CEO Sales Tel: +46 8 616 73 00 Tel: +46 8 616 73 00 e-mail: patrik.ferlenius@ascade.se e-mail: christopher.grahn@ascade.se ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2003/11/17/20031117BIT00230/wkr0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2003/11/17/20031117BIT00230/wkr0002.pdf