Blueslice Networks Announces Partnership with XIT Wireless for Advanced GSM Services

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Blueslice Networks, a leading provider of next-generation Home Location Register (HLR) solutions, has partnered with XIT Wireless, a subsidiary of XIT Rural Telephone Co-operative, Inc., to deliver GSM services to XIT Wireless' customers. The partnership involves the deployment of Blueslice's ngHLR 3000(TM) solution, which is designed to provide industry-leading capacity and scalability, with a footprint 10 times smaller than legacy equipment. The deployment is part of XIT Wireless' efforts to move towards an in-house managed network model and future-proof their network for the introduction of IMS and emerging wireless broadband access networks.

Key Takeaways:

  • XIT Wireless has selected Blueslice's ngHLR 3000(TM) solution to deliver GSM services to its customers.
  • The Blueslice solution provides industry-leading capacity and scalability, with a footprint 10 times smaller than legacy equipment.
  • The deployment is part of XIT Wireless' efforts to move towards an in-house managed network model and future-proof their network for the introduction of IMS and emerging wireless broadband access networks.
  • The combined Alcatel Mobile NGN and Blueslice ngHLR 3000(TM) solution generates dramatic CAPEX and OPEX savings.
  • The partnership will enable XIT Wireless to effectively manage its core network, drive advanced features to its customers, and evolve to IMS.
  • The Blueslice ngHLR 3000(TM) is a commercially available, field-proven solution that has been selected and deployed by leading MVNOs and mobile carriers in North America and Europe.

Statistics:

  • The Blueslice ngHLR 3000(TM) has a footprint 10 times smaller than legacy equipment.
  • The combined Alcatel Mobile NGN and Blueslice ngHLR 3000(TM) solution generates 100% CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) savings and 90% OPEX (Operating Expenditure) savings.
  • XIT Wireless has been providing telecommunications services to rural residents of Texas for over 50 years.
  • Blueslice Networks is the leading provider of next-generation HLR/HSS solutions for mobile network operators and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).

Sources:

  • "Blueslice Networks Signs Major Deal with XIT Wireless" (no date mentioned).
  • XIT Wireless website: http://www.xit.net/ (no date mentioned).
  • Blueslice Networks website: www.blueslice.com (no date mentioned).