VimpelCom, part of VimpelCom Ltd., and NetCracker Technology announced today that has successfully completed migration of Mobile Resource Inventory into the target enterprise-wide system. NetCracker OSS Solution ensures a single view on fixed and mobile networks. The project was delivered as part of VimpleCom's initiative, aimed at increasing operational efficiency through consolidation of IT systems and optimization of IT infrastructure. The NetCracker solution has enabled VimpelCom to achieve the objective of such consolidation and optimization that provided for a dramatic decrease of the number of inventory systems.
NetCracker's OSS solution provides VimpelCom with an up-to-date, end-to-end view of over 500,000 interconnected equipment units located on the company's 45,000 sites and 85,000 customer premises as well as a deep insight into the entire network topology. In addition, NetCracker OSS allows for deeper integration with the company's other support systems. This enhanced functionality greatly increases the efficiency of VimpelCom's fulfillment and assurance processes and reduces OpEx and operational complexity. With this implementation, NetCracker's OSS solution is planned to be the core platform for inventory and fulfillment.
"A unified network view and a single point of access to end-to-end network data have enforced both fixed and mobile network planning, enhanced mobile network coverage, and facilitated customer service monitoring. In fact, this is another example of practical results of synergy between mobile and fixed service providers that took place several years ago," said Andrey Godunov, CIO of VimpelCom. "From fixed subscribers' perspective, it means less expensive, easier, and faster service access. From mobile subscribers' perspective, it directly leads to enhanced radio network coverage and mobile network availability."
"The ability to access consistent and reliable network data is critical to supporting VimpelCom's broad range of service offerings," said Vasily Sedunov, VP of Engineering, NetCracker. "NetCracker's centralized inventory solution is not only enabling VimpelCom to enhance system performance, but is also generating significant cost savings. As on numerous other projects we have undertaken with VimpelCom, we are pleased to have had an opportunity to add value through our advanced BSS/OSS offerings and our deep domain expertise."
About VimpleCom
VimpelCom is one of the world's largest integrated telecommunications services operators providing voice and data services through a range of traditional and broadband mobile and fixed technologies in Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Algeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Central African Republic and Canada. VimpelCom's operations around the globe cover territory with a total population of approximately 767 million people. VimpelCom provides services under the "Beeline", "Kyivstar", "djuice", "Wind", "Infostrada" "Mobilink", "Leo", "banglalink", "Telecel", and "Djezzy" brands. As of December 31, 2012 VimpelCom had 214 million mobile subscribers on a combined basis. VimpelCom is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (VIP). For more information visit: http://www.vimpelcom.com
About NetCracker Technology
NetCracker Technology, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, is the leading provider of BSS/OSS solutions to service providers around the world. NetCracker's comprehensive, end-to-end BSS/OSS offering includes billing, customer care, online rating charging, resource and network management, IT platforms, service fulfillment assurance, network platforms and enterprise management, as well as an extensive professional services portfolio that includes managed services and end-to-end outsourcing. Our innovative, end-to-end BSS/OSS solutions enable service providers to operationalize next-generation connectivity, maximize the convergence of network and IT, monetize content, and deliver a compelling customer experience. For more information, please visit www.NetCracker.com.
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About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world. By providing a combination of products and solutions that cross utilize the company's experience and global resources, NEC's advanced technologies meet the complex and ever-changing needs of its customers. NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses and society. For more information, visit NEC at http://www.nec.com.
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