Redknee Launches Converged Billing at Japanese Multi-Play Operator iTSCOM

The deployment of Redknee Solutions' billing and customer care solution at the Tokyu Group's iTSCOM, a leading Japanese Cable TV service provider will facilitate Tokyu Group to consolidate its billing systems from across its multiple lines of business as well as provide 'billing as a service' offerings to other application service providers (ASPs) and iTSCOM's business partners. Redknee Solutions, a leading provider of business-critical billing and charging software and solutions for communications service providers, will be supporting iTSCOM's growth by providing out-of-the-box functionality which reduces capital and operating expenses, lowers the investment risk, enables fast time to market to quickly launch new innovative services and provides advanced customer care and innovative self-care capabilities. In addition, the solution will provide its customers and communications service providers (CSPs) with highly scalable and flexible monetization and subscriber management solutions to support their growth strategies.

Mr. Murai, Chief Officer of IT, Tokyu Group, commented: 
"iTSCOM required a flexible convergent billing and customer care solution that would enable us to progress our strategy to develop and improve the cable TV market, and potentially to expand into other industries. iTSCOM chose to extend its relationship with Redknee -- a recognized leader in the converged real-time billing, rating and charging market -- as we are confident that the tools and support we receive will enable us to achieve our goals now and in the future."

Lucas Skoczkowski, CEO of Redknee, commented:

"We are pleased to continue to support iTSCOM with its current and future growth strategy. As an existing customer, the signing of this multi-year contract emphasizes Redknee's ability to support communications service providers with our market proven converged billing and customer care solution that addresses new opportunities for growth, enables them to strengthen and manage partner relationships, diversify their business and continue to advance the customer experience. Redknee is committed to invest in our market-leading real-time converged billing and charging solution to be the most compelling provider of choice for service providers across the world."