The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has selected the consortium of Giza Systems and Telcordia following a competitive bidding process to carryout Number Portability Clearinghouse as the centralized repository for number porting.
This has made Egypt is the latest country to give its consumers and businesses more telecom choices.
Egypt's NTRA acts as a guiding force within the telecom sector, building the capacity and the reputation that allows it to be an independent and prudent arbiter among the different stakeholders in the sector; the industry, the state and the consumer. The NTRA provided number portability as part of the incentive for mobile operators bidding for the third mobile license in Egypt.
This latest number portability clearinghouse contract with Egypt's NTRA Telcordia's 9th implementation and Giza Systems' 2nd reinforces Telcordia's position among service providers and regulators worldwide as the leader in wireless and wireline number portability. Telcordia was the first company to introduce number portability in the world in 1994 and is the number one provider of number portability solutions worldwide. Giza Systems, has successfully supplied NTRA with other integrated solutions and has extensive expertise in the telecom sector.
Under NTRA's contract, Telcordia is providing its Number Portability Clearinghouse solution and implementation services. Meanwhile, Giza Systems is providing its implementation and integration services coupled with help desk and support services. Additionally, Telcordia is working with Giza Systems in offering number portability readiness consultation and solutions to mobile operators in the country and the team successfully concluded consultation for one of the mobile operators.
Number portability is scheduled to begin soon. Telcordia's market leading number portability solutions are deployed in nine countries and process 50 million transactions annually for more than 160 service providers who serve fixed and mobile subscribers.
'Number portability is becoming increasingly sought after in Africa and the Middle East, and Telcordia's software and expertise are helping ensure seamless, equitable, third-party administration of number porting between all service providers in a country,' said Richard Jacowleff, President, Interconnection Solutions, Telcordia.
He added,'In Egypt Telcordia combined its elements of success -- innovation, experience and reach -- with those of Giza Systems to bring forth a proven, market leading solution to the citizens of Egypt.'
As the systems integrator, Giza Systems brings a wealth of market expertise and understanding of the region and a proven track record of delivering pioneering solutions in the region. The contract with Egypt represents the latest EMEA-based carrier to benefit from the combined innovative solutions brought to market by the Telcordia and Giza Systems team.
'The implementations of number portability in Egypt and KSA are pioneer projects in the region that demonstrate Giza Systems' capabilities as a leading systems integrator in the Middle East,' said Mohamed Sedeek, Telecom General Manager, Giza Systems. 'Giza Systems strives to enhance the telecom sector in Egypt and the Middle East by enabling service providers to achieve their goals of improving profit margins through provision of both existing services and new revenue generating services, while complying with regulations."
'Telcordia's unrivalled experience in the field of number portability has enriched our cooperation on this project, which will transform the telecom services in Egypt,' Sedeek added.
The Telcordia Number Portability Clearinghouse makes it easy for wireline and mobile service providers to comply with portability mandates, thanks to its accurate and nearly effortless interconnection process that enables numbers to be easily ported between service providers. The system automates ordering, provisioning, notification and administration, and allows service providers to rely on the same set of rules for handling port requests, so number exchanges can occur quickly and accurately.
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About NTRA
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) was established in accordance with the provision of Law No. 10, for the year 2003 'the Telecommunications Regulation Law' as a national authority to administer the telecommunication sector, considering transparency, open competition, universal service and protection of user rights as a general outline for NTRA scope of work. The ideal commanding the activities of NTRA is to become an active pace maker within the telecom sector, building the capacity and the reputation, which allows it to be an independent and prudent arbiter among the different stakeholders in the sector; the industry, the state and the consumer. (www.ntra.gov.eg)
About Telcordia
Telcordia Technologies, Inc. is a leading global provider of telecommunications network software and services for IP, wireline, wireless, and cable. As the industry continuously evolves, Telcordia has the experience and reach to deliver the critical elements of success to help communication providers worldwide deploy innovative and profitable new services via any network or device while helping carriers aggressively reduce costs and grow revenues. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America. (www.telcordia.com)
About Giza Systems
Giza Systems is a leading systems integrator which contributes to local and regional development. The company provides end-to-end solutions in addition to consultancy services which help businesses streamline their operations, reduce their costs, drive better performance, and build a competitive edge. The provided technology solutions and services are empowered by partnering with an outstanding pool of world-renowned technology leaders. Giza Systems has always been known for its commitment, exceptional customer service and people who continuously challenge themselves to realize their full potential. (www.gizasystems.com)
Contacts:
Hoda El Deeb
NTRA
+2 02 534 4000
hodad@tra.gov.eg
Sharon Oddy
Telcordia Technologies, Inc.
732-699-4203
oddys@telcordia.com
Amany Aram Rayzian
Giza Systems
+2 012 334 4841
Amany.aram@gizasystems.com
© Press Release 2007
