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MetaSolv and Lucent Technologies Announce Global Software Reseller AgreementPLANO, Texas and MURRAY HILL, N.J., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MetaSolv Software, Inc., a global leader in comprehensive service fulfillment solutions for next-generation communications service providers, today announced a global reseller agreement with Lucent Technologies , a leader in designing and delivering the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Under the terms of the agreement, Lucent will resell MetaSolv's service provisioning solution covering order management, inventory management and service activation solutions to help service providers provide revenue-generating services and reduce their network integration costs. In addition, Lucent will be able to integrate MetaSolv's service provisioning and inventory management tools with its award-winning VitalSuite(R) Network and Service Management software solutions. "We're encouraged about the prospects of combining elements of MetaSolv's product portfolio with Lucent's extensive, global services expertise for delivering world-class, multivendor solutions to service providers worldwide," said Ashok Shah, vice president, Professional Services, Lucent Worldwide Services. "MetaSolv's products deliver true value to operators deploying next-generation IP and Mobile services." "This strategic agreement further enhances our ability to deliver joint customer value in providing comprehensive service fulfillment solutions," said David Sharpley, senior vice-president of marketing and product management, MetaSolv. "Lucent has a long history of providing compelling and creative OSS solutions, and we are pleased to have been selected as a key fulfillment partner to enable next-generation service delivery." MetaSolv's inventory and service activation solutions have been deployed by more than 180 global operators. MetaSolv's comprehensive, flexible inventory and order management capability automates the tracking and management of a company's entire physical network, logical resources and service inventory. Its multi-vendor, multi-service activation capabilities are market proven and installed for high volume performance and scalability-and have been deployed by more than 75 operators in over 26 countries for an array of services including Voice, VoIP, DSL, ATM, Frame Relay, Optical and IP. This agreement with MetaSolv will enhance Lucent Worldwide Services own multivendor capabilities. LWS offers a full suite of network integration and other services including: * Professional Services: Leveraging the expertise of Bell Labs to provide network assessment, planning and design and integration services to ensure smooth network transition and to maximize network performance. * Managed Services: Managing the operations of multivendor networks via skilled engineers who can expertly maximize the network performance -- enabling enterprise customers to focus on the rest of their business. * Maintenance Services: Providing call center support, Remote Technical Support, On-Site Technical Support and Repair and Exchange Services to improve customer satisfaction. * Deployment Services: Streamlining the engineering, installation, testing, turn-up, and integration of multivendor telephony networks. About MetaSolv MetaSolv, Inc. is a global leader in comprehensive service fulfillment software solutions for communications service providers. MetaSolv's multi-service order management, inventory management, and service activation capabilities automate the order-to-activate provisioning process for traditional and next-generation IP-based wireline and mobile service providers. More than 180 global service providers -- including Brasil Telecom, BT, Cable & Wireless, O2, T-Mobile, Vodafone, and others -- use MetaSolv's solutions to achieve increased revenues, reduced costs, and enhanced customer service. MetaSolv is a global company, headquartered in Plano, Texas. Visit http://www.metasolv.com/ for more information. MetaSolv is a registered trademark. The MetaSolv logo and MetaSolv Solution are trademarks of MetaSolv Software, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. About Lucent Technologies Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit http://www.lucent.com/ . Media Relations: MetaSolv Software, Inc. David Sharpley SVP Marketing (613) 287-8200 [email protected] Media Relations: Lucent Technologies Stephen Loudermilk 908-582-5725 (office) 908-672-5237 (mobile) [email protected] MetaSolv Software, Inc.; Lucent Technologies CONTACT: David Sharpley, SVP Marketing of MetaSolv Software, Inc.,+1-613-287-8200, or [email protected] ; or Stephen Loudermilk of LucentTechnologies, +1-908-582-5725, or mobile, +1-908-672-5237, [email protected] Web site: http://www.metasolv.com/http://www.lucent.com/ |