Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 23 | Page 46

INTELLIGENT MOBILE TECHNOLOGY Omantel launches Optiva Charging Engine Regional Middle East telecom leader acts on its Digital Transformation strategy, offering its customers new multi-play and converged products. ptiva Inc, an innovative software provider of mission-critical, cloud-native, monetisation solutions to leading communication service providers (CSPs) globally, has announced the new phase and commercial launch of Omantel’s multi-play billing and charging transformation on Optiva Charging Engine. Omantel, the leading telco provider in Oman and regional leader in the Middle East, is experiencing growth in its subscriber base as a result of massive acquisitions. The growth, coupled with an increased demand for mobile connectivity and specifically data, has made Digital Transformation critical for Omantel. The successful launch of this new phase assists Omantel to further revolutionise its fixed-line and multi-play services. Omantel gains increased flexibility to create and tailor new products specific to its customers, launch new offerings to market faster and engage with a larger variety of customers and businesses to generate greater business value. “Optiva is integral to our corporate strategy and to our Digital Transformation. We count on Optiva Charging Engine and the payments solution as well as its reliable support, maintenance and managed services to allow us to monetise a variety of multi- play services, including mobile prepaid and postpaid, hybrid, fixed, cable and Internet,” said Samy Al Ghassany, COO of Omantel. O 46 Optiva is a strategic partner to us, and we look forward to our continued collaboration. “Optiva is a strategic partner to us, and we look forward to our continued collaboration as our programme enters its next phase of 5G, IoT and cloud transformation.” Omantel has earned a reputation as a trusted and innovative provider as shown by its partnership with the Oman Government Network. In this role, it supports the government’s telecommunication infrastructure and Digital Transformation, improving public services and providing a secure, reliable network. “We are excited to be a key partner in assisting Omantel in achieving its corporate strategy and its Digital Transformation for its BSS ecosystem. Omantel’s investment in its Digital Transformation and commitment to act on its multi-play strategy will allow it to provide a world-class experience to its customers and ultimately increase revenue while retaining its base,” added Danielle Royston, CEO of Optiva. ˜