BellSouth Awards Lucent Technologies Multi-Million-Dollar Contract for Communications and Billing Software

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BellSouth Corp. has awarded Lucent Technologies a two-year, multi-million-dollar contract to provide a variety of communications and billing software for implementation throughout BellSouth's operations. This contract will enable BellSouth to move forward with several key projects that are crucial to its future growth. The agreement will see Lucent provide BellSouth with its Kenan(R) Arbor(R)/BP billing products, Lucent's Advanced 5ESS(R) Switch features, and its DACS II customer access software.

Key Takeaways:

  • The contract is worth multi-millions of dollars and is for a period of two years.
  • The contract involves the provision of communications and billing software by Lucent Technologies.
  • The agreement covers the implementation of Lucent's Kenan(R) Arbor(R)/BP billing products, Advanced 5ESS(R) Switch features, and DACS II customer access software across BellSouth's operations.
  • The contract aims to support BellSouth's future growth by enabling the company to move forward with several key projects.
  • The agreement is a significant one for both BellSouth and Lucent, with John Bratten, Vice President of BellSouth Region for Lucent, stating that "Software is the key to unlocking the value of BellSouth's premier communications network."
  • BellSouth is an integrated communications services company that serves over 41 million customers in the United States and 16 other countries.
  • Cingular Wireless, a joint venture between BellSouth and SBC, is the nation's second-largest wireless company, serving 19 million subscribers.
  • Lucent Technologies is a leading provider of communications systems, software, silicon, and services for next-generation communications networks.

Statistics:

  • The contract is worth multi-millions of dollars.
  • BellSouth serves over 41 million customers in the United States and 16 other countries.
  • Cingular Wireless serves 19 million subscribers and reaches 190 million potential customers.
  • Lucent Technologies has a presence in over 80 countries and has over 200,000 customers worldwide.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire, "BellSouth Corp. Awards Lucent Technologies Contract" (no date).
  • BellSouth Corporation Website, "About BellSouth Corporation" (no date).
  • Lucent Technologies Website, "About Lucent Technologies" (no date).