Kenan Systems and Cap Gemini Group Form Strategic Alliance

Strategic Insights -

In a move to expand its global presence, Kenan Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lucent Technologies, has formed an alliance with Cap Gemini Group. Under this agreement, Cap Gemini will offer solutions based on Kenan Systems' Arbor product suite to the global telecommunications market. This partnership aims to provide large network operators with the ability to combine billing for multiple services, such as fixed line, mobile, broadband, data, and cable.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kenan Systems' Arbor product suite will be used to provide solutions for multiple services, including fixed line, mobile, broadband, data, and cable to the global telecommunications market.
  • The partnership between Kenan Systems and Cap Gemini aims to enhance the abilities of both companies to fulfill the needs of large network operators to combine billing for multiple services.
  • Cap Gemini has established an Arbor skill center in Paris to deliver successful implementations of Kenan Systems' billing and customer care product suites.
  • Kenan Systems' products support single-statement billing for multiple communications services, cutting operational costs and easing implementation and maintenance.
  • The two companies are planning to open additional skill centers, in addition to the existing center in Paris.
  • Kenan Systems has a customer base that includes global companies such as @Home Network, AT&T, BellSouth International, and British Telecom.
  • Lucent Technologies, the parent company of Kenan Systems, is a leading provider of telecommunications equipment and services.

Statistics:

  • 38,000: Number of employees in the Cap Gemini Group.
  • FFr25 billion: Revenues of Cap Gemini Group in 1998.
  • 617-225-2200: Phone number of Kate Mackay, spokesperson for Kenan Systems.
  • +65 223 9800: Phone number of Jill Owen, spokesperson for Kenan Systems in Asia.
  • Multiple services: Types of services for which.Cap Gemini will offer solutions based on Kenan Systems' Arbor product suite.