SmarTone Embraces Oracle’s Cloud Scale Charging and Billing for Enhanced Offerings
SmarTone, a prominent telecommunications player, has chosen Oracle’s Cloud Scale Charging and Billing solution to elevate its service capabilities. This strategic move aims to bolster existing consumer and business offerings by incorporating advanced features like automated billing, real-time tracking, and customizable invoicing.
Aligned with Industry Standards: Oracle’s Solution in Harmony with TM Forum and 3GPP Standards
Oracle’s Cloud Scale Charging and Billing solution, in alignment with TM Forum and 3GPP standards, adopts an API-first approach. This approach ensures seamless integration with various existing systems such as CRM, payment gateways, and self-service platforms, promoting a simplified yet efficient Business Support Systems (BSS) architecture.
Monetizing 5G Opportunities: Oracle’s Support for Future Business Models
The implementation of Oracle’s solution positions SmarTone to monetize the enhanced capabilities brought by 5G, including greater capacity, low latency, and precise geo-location tracking. Moreover, the solution is designed to support future business models, especially those focused on industry-specific Internet of Things (IoT) offerings.
Open APIs for Co-Creation: Facilitating B2B2x Business Models
Oracle’s Cloud Scale Charging and Billing solution supports open APIs, allowing for seamless integration into co-created offerings in Business-to-Business-to-X (B2B2x) business models. This flexibility empowers SmarTone to explore innovative collaborations and partnerships, fostering a dynamic and responsive business ecosystem.
5G Trailblazing in Hong Kong: Oracle Proud to Support SmarTone’s Journey
Oracle Communications acknowledges SmarTone’s pioneering role in the 5G landscape in Hong Kong. Jason Rutherford, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Oracle Communications, expresses honor in supporting SmarTone’s journey towards delivering innovative, next-generation offerings to the region.
Efficient Scaling with Business Continuity: Oracle’s Private Cloud Deployment
SmarTone plans to efficiently scale its operations using Oracle’s private cloud deployment. This deployment employs an active-active mode across two charging sites, ensuring business continuity. In the event of one site facing downtime, the charging grid seamlessly federates across both sites, maintaining sessions, revenue, and data.
Strategic Implementation Management: Covalensedigital’s Role in the Transformation
Covalensedigital, an Oracle PartnerNetwork member and a global systems integrator, is overseeing the implementation of Oracle’s solution. Leveraging its expertise in complex digital transformation projects, Covalensedigital aims to fast-track SmarTone’s monetization journey and modernize its BSS for launching evolving 4G and 5G services.
Note: For in-depth insights into the SmarTone-Oracle collaboration and its impact on telecom infrastructure, it is recommended to refer to official announcements from SmarTone and Oracle.