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Telcordia and Fine Point Technologies Announce OEM AgreementPISCATAWAY, N.J. and NEW YORK, May 27, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Telcordia Technologies Inc., a global leader in the development of IP, wireline, and mobile telecommunications software, and Fine Point Technologies, Inc., a provider of unique tools for broadband network connectivity management, today announced that the companies have entered into an OEM agreement through which Telcordia will obtain a financial interest in Fine Point Technologies, Inc. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090527/DC22203LOGO ) The agreement provides Telcordia with the ability to resell, private label and integrate Fine Point Technologies' capabilities in the areas of broadband home networking and wireless device management with Telcordia's fulfillment and service assurance software offerings. The agreement enhances Telcordia's current product capabilities with the inclusion of seamless integration to provide feature rich and more economical remote broadband and mobile device management. "Telcordia's organization and solutions are best of breed, and it is gratifying to know that Telcordia has chosen Fine Point based on the strength of its products and their unique capabilities to meet market needs. We are also pleased to have attracted an investment by such a well respected company and welcome Telcordia as a new partner," said Todd Ruelle, CEO of Fine Point Technologies, Inc. Commenting on the agreement, Telcordia President of Operations Solutions, William J. Wanke, said, "Telcordia sees the need to drive cost out of broadband customer care operations as critical to service provider's success. After testing and integration, we have come to the conclusion that the integration of Fine Point's remote management device software with our service assurance and fulfillment solutions will best enable dramatic cost reductions for our customers. Further, our equity interest demonstrates our commitment to this solution and this partnership." About Fine Point Technologies, Inc. Since 1997, Fine Point Technologies has continued to evolve its diverse line of industry-leading solutions to assist wireline and wireless communications service providers in meeting and exceeding the demands of profitably managing the customer experience. Today, hundreds of communications service providers - serving more than 10 million customers in the US and global markets -- use Fine Point's scalable support automation solutions and other device management technologies to provision, activate and manage their subscribers' service. For more information, visit: www.finepoint.com About Telcordia Telcordia, a global leader in the development of fixed, mobile and broadband communications software and services, enables Communications Service Providers (CSPs), enterprises, suppliers and government entities to successfully deploy innovative and advanced services in the new era of services-dominated communications. With its innovation, experience, and reach, Telcordia has the elements to deliver the communications software and services that help our clients realize operational efficiencies, drive revenue, and maintain a competitive edge. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America. (www.telcordia.com) SOURCE Fine Point Technologies, Inc. http://www.finepoint.com/ |