Eftia and Perot Systems Partner to Deliver Complete OSS Solutions for Next-Generation Service Providers

Eftia OSS Solutions Inc. has announced a partnership with Perot Systems Corporation to provide end-to-end operational support system (OSS) solutions for emerging and next-generation service providers. Under this partnership, Perot Systems will utilize Eftia's OSS solutions to plan and deploy OSSs for its customers, including inventory control, network maintenance, billing, and service provisioning.

Key Takeaways:

• Eftia and Perot Systems have partnered to provide complete OSS solutions for next-generation service providers, meeting the demands of rapidly changing technologies and growing customer needs.
• Perot Systems will utilize Eftia's OSS solutions to plan and deploy OSSs for its emerging, digital subscriber line (DSL), and Internet protocol (IP)/broadband service provider customers.
• The partnership will enable Perot Systems to offer a best-of-breed OSS application that creates exceptional value and competitive advantages for Eftia's customers.
• Eftia provides comprehensive training to Perot Systems, ensuring they can deliver complete implementation life cycles to OSS customers, deploying Eftia OSS product solutions and integrating them with other systems and products.
• Eftia's OSS solutions include modules for order provisioning and fulfillment, problem management, telecom circuit and asset inventory management, and telephone number and IP address management.
• Perot Systems has received formal training at the Eftia training center, and will receive ongoing second-level support to customers.
• Eftia partners with industry leaders, including TeleManagement Forum (TMF) and the Applications Service Providers (ASP) Industry Consortium.

Statistics:

• Eftia partners with over 100 customers worldwide, including next-generation service providers and established operators.
• Eftia's OSS solutions are used to manage over 1 billion subscriber records, covering a wide range of technologies, including DSL, IP, and Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
• Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions, with revenue of $1.2 billion in 1999.
• Perot Systems has over 7,000 associates located in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Sources:

• Eftia OSS Solutions Inc.
• Perot Systems Corporation
• TeleManagement Forum (TMF)
• Applications Service Providers (ASP) Industry Consortium
• ALTS (Association for LA Building Automation and Systems)