tree Convergence launches '@crOSS', 'ZipRate’ at Cannes

BANGALORE: Lifetree Convergence Ltd., has released two new products @crOSS, a

usage-based billing solution and ZipRate, an event based Billing and Revenue

sharing solution, at 3GSM World Congress, Cannes 2002.

3GSM World Congress is an annual event for all the IT and Telecom companies

where corporates from all over the world participate to show case their products

and new offerings. Representatives from 99 countries and all sides of the

industry, including operators, vendors, system integrators, software developers,

content providers, investors, service providers and others, are currently

attending the event. This is alongside the 3GSM World Congress exhibition of

over 500 stands.

'@crOSS', a complete Business Operations Support System (BOSS), supporting

all key business processes in a multi-service environment that include GSM,

Wireline, Voice, IP, Broadband and WLL offerings. The end-to-end operating

support system (OSS) and Billing Solution enables introduction of a flexible

billing policy for subscribers of multi-channel and multi-functional services

including video, audio, data and two-way communications.

‘ZipRate’ assists Service Providers in rapid rollout of emergent

communication services with attractive revenue sharing opportunities. It

generates revenue from Internet, content and IP based services, without

replacing existing billing systems. It has the flexibility to use events as a

basis for rule activation. It is a highly configurable application capable of

generating CDR and charge for any type of event.

Lifetree Convergence, CEO, Atul Chopra said, "Lifetree is committed to

offering cutting edge technology based products and solutions. Thus, Lifetree

enables service providers to stay ahead of competition by offering innovative

services to customers, leading to lower costs and churn and increased

profits."