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Cable Technology Feature Article

April 22, 2010

Two Cable Operators Renew Contracts with Convergys for its Smart BSS Solutions

By Calvin Azuri, TMCnet Contributor


Continued strong investment in cable solutions and Smart BSS Solutions portfolio has helped generate two contract renewals was announced by Convergys (News - Alert) Corporation, solution provider in relationship management. With more than 30 years of experience, the unique combination of domain expertise, operational excellence, and innovative technologies has helped Convergys deliver process improvement and actionable business insight to clients that now span more than 70 countries and 35 languages.

As per the announcement, the first client is a leading provider of digital cable TV, phone, and high-speed Internet services to residential and small business customers. The client has signed for the continued license, maintenance, and support of its Convergys Smart BSS solution. The client also provides a consolidated view of the customer and a streamlined, intuitive workflow for next generation subscriber, order, and customer management with the license to use Convergys Customer Service Manager Smart App which is a web-based front-end.

The second client is a top 25 communications provider offering digital cable, On Demand, High Definition also known as HDTV, Digital Video Recording or DVR, and High Speed Internet access. This client has also renewed its longstanding license for its Convergys Smart BSS Solution. This client will upgrade its web-self care platform for electronic bill presentment and payment and further grow its popular digital phone service in addition to providing accurate and timely billing and support to its customers.

According to Bob Lento, President, Information Management at Convergys, these contracts helps validate Convergys' continued strong commitment and investment in cable solutions and the company's Smart BSS platform. With the company's Smart BSS Solutions, full-service communications providers are able to successfully manage the relationships they have with their customers. He added that the clients will utilize the most advanced, communications industry-specific BSS platform available to help drive greater customer service, higher revenues, and lower total cost of ownership with these contract extensions.

Innovative support of convergent services leveraging actionable, real-time, marketing innovation, minimizing risk, reducing operational costs and generating revenue are delivered by Convergys Smart BSS Solutions. This helps the clients to focus on building valuable relationships with their customers. Six of FORTUNE's Top 10 communications companies are supported by Convergys.


Calvin Azuri is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Calvin's articles, please visit his columnist page.

Edited by Patrick Barnard