Intec, a global provider of business support systems (BSS) solutions, today announced that Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), a leading integrated communications provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has selected Intec's market-leading Wholesale Management Business Solution (WBMS) to help drive revenue generation through improved interconnect billing. With over one million fixed, mobile and broadband customers, Batelco is currently undergoing a communications enhancement program to meet the demand for more sophisticated services for both business and general/residential customers.

The deployment of Intec WBMS, including its highly acclaimed InterconnecT software, will provide Batelco with the capabilities to meet ever growing and complex international and wholesale business demands. In addition to InterconnecT, Batelco has selected Intec's Optimized Routing, Financial Manager and ITU Recurring Charges, giving them a fully integrated solution which will enable the operator to remain highly competitive in a fast-moving market.

?Intec has a strong reputation in the Middle East and its expertise, along with superior technical capability, made them the best choice for Batelco,? said John Ford, General Manager for Carriers and Wholesale at Batelco. ?As our national and international traffic continues to rise, Intec's technology along with its regional presence, local support and excellent service will be invaluable to help us drive business growth.?

?We are delighted to welcome Batelco to our world-class list of customers and look forward to working with them to help them achieve their operational and growth objectives,? added Gary Burch, Intec VP for EMEA. ?Intec's reputation as a world-leader in Interconnect, with a global customer base and excellent delivery capability, only serves to strengthen our position in the Middle East.

About Intec

Intec supplies solutions to over 60 of the world's top 100 telecoms operators, with a vision to become the world's most trusted supplier of BSS (Business Support Systems) solutions.

Intec's many customers include AT&T, Aircel, Antel, Bharti, Cable & Wireless, China Unicom, Deutsche Telekom, Eircom (Ireland), France Telecom, Hutchison 3G, O2, Orange, Reliance, Talk Talk, T-Mobile, Telefonica, Vodafone, Virgin Mobile, Vivo and Verizon.

Intec works closely with its customers, many of whom have been with Intec since its inception, to provide the highest standards of performance, flexibility and robustness to help operators service their customers effectively and profitably.

Founded in 1997, Intec is listed on the London Stock Exchange (ITL.L) and has over 1,600 staff and a presence in 24 countries. For more information, visit the Intec website at www.intecbilling.com

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