April 21, 2004. ECG today announced the release of
NGTelsoft 1.3 (codename "Mekoryuk"), the latest update to its high-performance
rating system for telecom service providers. This release adds support for the
popular Free-Minutes Plans offered by many providers, and extensive new support
for management of the rating and billing process. New Free-Minutes
Plan support simplifies offering of this popular feature. NGTelsoft's
rules-based call selector technology allows free minutes to be applied in
powerful and flexible ways. More ...
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Usage-Sensitive Billing - Analyzes
CDRs for event duration and type;
increments include 1-second,
6-second or any other
Flexible Rate Plans - Classifies
calls as local, in-state, domestic,
international, WATS, and others;
distinguishes between inbound and
outbound calls; capable of rating
CDRs from a tandem switch;
rule-based matching performs full
digit analysis; hierarchical plans
streamlines management of common
rate-plan elements, such as
international rates
Local Calling Areas - Specified by
rate center; database synchronizes
with LERG, NNACL, and others
Free Minute Plans - Records free
minutes as precise credits against
individual calls; customizable to
include call types, e.g., 500-free
in-state minutes, 100-free
interstate minutes
Telephone Number Inventory
Management - Records available
numbers; allows bulk loading of
ranges; reports to show number
allocation; records start-date and
end-date of number assignments
Revenue-Protecting Rating Exception
Reporting - Records and reports
rating problems, such as missing
customer or rate-plan data; ensures
that every call is treated and rated
properly
Integration with Existing OSS and
Billing Software - Open, documented
API; included with standard support
Local Installation - Avoid ongoing
dependence on external services;
allows complete control over your
rating process; supports lab
installations
Calling Cards - Manages card number
inventory; supports bulk number
loading; flexible, customizable
rates with rule-based matching
