NRTRDE: - Syniverse Technologies

10NRTRDE Cont. from page 7Syniverse & World-Class Fraud ManagementSyniverse will be helping operators in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America,Africa and the Middle East in their fight against roaming fraud via Syniverse DataNet, a robust solutionthat allows operators to achieve NRTRDE compliance ahead of the impending October 2008implementation deadline.“By leveraging our expertise in data clearing and fraud management, we have developed anadvanced fraud management solution that works on behalf of both the visited and home operator,Eugene BergenHenegouwenExecutive VP, EMEA“Not only doesNRTRDE reduce thepotential revenue lostto roaming fraud andincrease an operator’sprofitability, it alsooffers a secure environmentfor subscribersand gives confidenceto operators that theirnetworks are combatingfraud more effectively.”even in proprietary environments,” Eugene said. He explained that the infrastructure and supportSyniverse has in place gives the Syniverse DataNet solution a head start on NRTRDE compliancebecause many of the same processes and principles apply.Saudi Telecom Company (STC) is one mobile telecommunications company that decided tomove ahead and begin the process of becoming NRTRDE-compliant as soon as possible.Mohamed Al-Ageel, General Manager, Information Technology, STC, Aljawal, said his companywanted to be the leader in the Middle East and North Africa when it came to implementing NRTRDEand decided to choose the Syniverse DataNet solution in part because of Syniverse’s track record.“We chose to work with Syniverse on this vital project because it had the necessary roamingsystems experience coupled with a roaming fraud solution developed in anticipation of theNRTRDE standards,” he said. “We knew the Syniverse solution would become the new benchmarkfor anti-fraud excellence.”Eugene Bergen Henegouwen of Syniverse also said operators can take comfort in knowing thatSyniverse DataNet ensures they will be NRTRDE compliant because of Syniverse’s leadership role indeveloping the new GSMA standard. (For more about Syniverse and the GSMA, see page 6.)“It’s definitely not too early to get NRTRDE in place. Both Syniverse and the GSMA areencouraging operators to implement the new standard as quickly as possible because as more andCont. on page 11S Y N I V E R S E D A T A N E T B E N E F I T S• Ensures full compliance with GSMA standards• Enables operators to identify fraud faster andreduce fraud losses through near real time deliveryof roaming records• Simplifies collections of data and management ofmandatory reports from one central point, eliminatingthe need to collect roaming records and reportsfrom 700+ operators• Eases administrative work by providing analyticalreporting tools• Grants flexibility in data output (e.g., raw, xml, cvs)and input formats (e.g., HUR, FMS)• Ensures accurate and timely delivery of roaming dataand mandatory reports using various data transportmechanisms• Delivers value-added services to bring maximum benefitsout of near real time data• Manages ongoing HUR process for non NRTRDEenabledoperators• Provides unique service level agreement• Leverages Syniverse’s expertise in data clearing andfraud management, allowing for smoother and fasterimplementation as well as the reliability of a proventechnology platform• Provides global support and 24/7 network operationscenter