Intec and Huawei team up for convergent mediation solution at leading Taiwan 3G operator, APBW

2006 Press Releases

London/Kuala Lumpur, 05 June 2006 : Intec, a leading BSS/OSS software vendor for fixed, mobile and next-generation networks, and Huawei Technologies Company Limited China, have successfully implemented Intec’s carrier class multi-service Intec Mediation solution for Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless (“APBW”), a leading CDMA 2000 operator in Taiwan, within three months.

Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless Communication Inc., (APBW) is Taiwan`s first third generation (3G) broadband wireless service provider. Established in November 2001, APBW won its 3G mobile operating license and successfully introduced Taiwan`s first CDMA cellular service in 2003.

Intec's convergent mediation solution is the platform of choice for APBW and its group companies, including Asia Pacific Broadband Telecom (APBT). The adoption of a robust, advanced convergent mediation solution will enable APBW to gain business advantage in a highly competitive environment through faster service launches. The proven scalability of the solution in large carrier environments will prepare the service provider for future growth.

In this project, the Intec implementation team worked closely with the Huawei project team in defining customer requirements. The new convergent mediation platform was commissioned, on time and within budget, to collect, mediate and distribute all revenue records from the newly installed Huawei MSC to APBW's existing billing platform, interconnect billing platform, data warehouse and fraud management systems. Huawei acted as the prime contractor for this project, with Intec enabling Huawei's turnkey project delivery of Intec's proven convergent mediation platform, assuring APBW revenue streams management.

Mr. L.T. Wang, Chairman of APBW stated: "With its business logic-based configuration, the Intec mediation solution has demonstrated its capability to help a service provider to differentiate itself by accurately delivering new and innovative communication services, and by leveraging a single converged mediation platform to scale and support the needs of rapid penetration into a high-volume market. We are also very impressed by the quality of the product and delivery team and also the speed of delivery."

Intec Managing Director, Asia Pacific, John Rocca added: “Intec mediation supports the business strategies of over 220 of the world's leading carriers in fixed, wireless, IP and 3G including France Telecom, Vodafone, Orange and Hutchison's ‘3’ Mobile Group, position ing our solution as number one globally. We are not only committed to delivering leading edge technology and robust performance but also to listening to our customers and providing solutions that will ultimately simplify the way they do business and grow with them.”

About Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless Communication Inc (APBW)
Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless Communication Inc (APBW) is Taiwan's first third generation (3G) broadband wireless service provider. Established in November 2001, APBW won its first 3G mobile operating license and has already successfully commercialized Taiwan's first CDMA cellular service in Q2 2003.

APBW is also a member of Asia Pacific Telecom Group (APTG), which consists of Asia Pacific Broadband Telecom (APBT), Asia Pacific Online (APOL) and APBW, has formed an iron triangle of broadband networks (wired, wireless and the internet) and provides voice and data services over fixed, mobile and Internet platforms. APTG has become the most competitive telecom group by providing the very advanced fixed and wireless broadband services in Taiwan

For more information, visit the APTG website.

About Huawei
Huawei is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks for operators around the world. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers.

Huawei's products and solutions cover wireless products (HSDPA/WCDMA/EDGE/ GPRS/GSM, CDMA2000 1X EVDO/CDMA2000 1X, WiMAX), core network products (IMS, Mobile Softswitch, NGN ), network products (FTTX, xDSL, Optical, Routers, LAN Switch), application and software (IN, mobile data service, Boss), as well as terminals(UMTS/CDMA). Major products are based on Huawei's self-designed ASIC chips and shared platforms to provide high-quality and cost-effective products and solutions with quick response.

Huawei has over 40,000 employees, of whom 48% are dedicated to R&D. Huawei's global R&D centers are located in Bangalore India, Silicon Valley and Dallas USA, Stockholm Sweden and Moscow Russia in addition to those in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Chengdu China.

Huawei serves 28 of the world's top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide.

For more information, visit the Huawei website.

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