05 July 2023
Africell has appointed NetEngage and Squire Technologies to enhance its network in Sierra Leone.
NetEngage’s online charging system (OCS) platform provides up-to-date rating and charging functionality, catering to next-generation network voice, video, SMS, and data needs. Squire Technologies’ Sigla platform was vital in integrating Africell’s multi-generation network with its interworking function (IWF).
The advanced OCS platform offers robust real-time rating and charging services while still being able to communicate with Africell’s existing core network. In addition to allowing the operator to extend its offer to new customers, Africell will save significant infrastructure costs by updating its network instead of overhauling it.
Squire Technologies’ highly flexible Sigla platform uses its IWF to enable integration of leading-edge OSS/BSS network components into next-generation and legacy networks. Traversing the hybrid mix of networks, it translates and converts between multiple standards and protocols.
“We are delighted that our ongoing partnership with Squire Technologies is continuing to yield positive results for us, our customers, and communities in Africa,” said Hymie Marnewick, chief executive officer, NetEngage.
“The continuous development of new technologies in telecommunications threatens to further the digital gap between developed and developing nations. So, we are thrilled to again work with the talented team at NetEngage and help to deliver the forwards and backwards compatible network solutions Africell needs in Sierra Leone,” said Ben Teversham, sales manager, Squire Technologies.
