Sigma Systems introduced its new Telco Services Accelerator, a residential service fulfillment solution that enables telcos to capitalize on the growth of triple-play services over fiber. This next-generation OSS platform enables telcos to create service bundles and seamlessly provision, activate and manage residential Internet, SIP-based VoIP and IPTV services over a fiber-to-the-home network.

The ability to deliver triple-play service bundles over fiber networks is a critical next step for telcos looking to fend off competition from cable multiple system operators, reduce customer churn and increase customer satisfaction. A next-gen OSS solution, Sigma Systems' Telco Services Accelerator is a SOA-based service fulfillment platform. Telco Services Accelerator enables telcos to create FTTH service bundles and manage all aspects of service fulfillment, including order management; network, service and device provisioning; and service activation, all from a single platform.

Telcos receive a number of benefits from Sigma Systems' Telco Service Accelerator's holistic design, including:

• Ability to offer residential subscribers improved services, including full fiber-based IPTV, faster broadband and feature-rich VoIP
• Operational cost savings via full automation of order management, provisioning and activation
• Capability to provision FTTH equipment
• Faster go-to-market ability, allowing telcos to rollout multiple services from day one versus in slow phases which can take up to 18-24 months
• Support for mobile and business VoIP services
• Support for SIP-based devices and IPv6 migration
• Compliance with TM Forum certification for Order Management API and Web Services in a next-generation OSS framework. The OSS/J order management API -- called Information Framework JSR-264 -- enables faster time to market through full interoperability with certified BSS and CRM vendors.