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Camiant, Inc.: Vodafone Hungary Deploys Camiant's Multimedia Policy Engine

^{Published on 2009-01-21 07:40:20, Last Modified on 2009-01-21 07:41:33 - Market Wire}
 

MARLBOROUGH, MA and MAIDENHEAD, UK--(Marketwire - January 21, 2009) - [ Camiant, Inc., ] the leading provider of policy control and application assurance technology, today announced that Vodafone Hungary has successfully deployed Camiant's Multimedia Policy Engine (MPE) in record time. This is the first deployment of a [ 3GPP ] Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF)* compliant system in a Vodafone network. The implementation, which was completed in four months, was a component of Camiant partner [ Starent Networks' ] (NASDAQ: [ STAR ]) packet core deployment, providing Vodafone Hungary with the ability to ensure that their subscribers have the highest QoS (Quality of Service) over its broadband network.

Camiant's MPE, using 3GPP compliant interfaces in conjunction with Starent's ST-40 high capacity platform, provides Vodafone Hungary with dynamic bandwidth control for users that exceed their monthly limits. Traditionally, mobile operators have charged overage fees or stopped users from further using the network when they exceed a monthly usage cap. At Vodafone, Camiant's MPE enforces a moderated bandwidth level for these users but only during peak hours. This allows Vodafone's 3G users to get maximum value from their service but not at the expense of other users on the network.

"Mobile broadband is a critical part of our growth strategy," said Péter Török, Mobile Broadband Senior Manager of Vodafone Hungary. "Camiant's MPE technology allows us to differentiate our 3G services in the market, giving us a great competitive advantage and enables us to assure that our subscribers have the best possible end-user experience."

"A key part of Camiant's success comes from the privilege of working with visionary customers such as [ Vodafone ], [ Comcast ], [ Cox Communications ], [ Sprint ] and many others," said Ed Delaney, President and CEO of Camiant. "Vodafone is recognized as a worldwide leader in mobile networks. Camiant's collaboration with Vodafone Hungary is an important step as mobile broadband matures from early adoption to a mainstream, high volume service."

"Because of policy servers' importance in tying bandwidth and application usage to subscriber accounts, and allowing fixed and mobile networks to more effectively allocate bandwidth to subscribers, devices, and applications, policy servers are fast approaching 'must-have' status," said Jeff Heynen, directing analyst for broadband and video at [ Infonetics Research ]. "Vodafone's decision to deploy a live system using Camiant's MPE is a strategic decision on their behalf and further supports [ our findings ] that the incremental cost of a policy server platform is well worth the capital outlay, especially in mobile networks, where broadband data usage is soaring among HSPA providers."

Camiant's Policy Control Server, fully compliant with 3GPP's Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) specifications, is an essential component of the broadband network, providing vital real-time intelligence and management of network resources, while creating an infrastructure for new revenue opportunities.

About Camiant

Camiant's policy control solution empowers broadband service providers to open their networks and deliver a significantly higher quality of service to subscribers by guaranteeing superior performance of rich, high-bandwidth services such as video, streaming media, online games and commercial services. Leveraging its deep expertise in policy management and application assurance, Camiant seamlessly enables broadband service providers to deliver high performing user experiences as new, innovative multimedia services continue to enter the market with increasing unpredictability.

Camiant's market-leading policy control software platform is the solution of choice for service providers who want to reduce OPEX and CAPEX, increase ARPU and reduce churn by improving the user experience. By delivering predictable performance of new multimedia applications, Camiant has become the trusted source for delivering policy control and application assurance to service providers globally. For more information, visit [ http://www.camiant.com ].

About Starent Networks

Starent Networks, Corp. is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services to their subscribers. Starent Networks has created solutions that provide mobile operators with the functions and services needed for access, mobility management and call control in their networks. Through integrated intelligence and high performance capabilities, Starent Networks' solutions also enhance subscriber management, billing and session policy enforcement. The company's products are capable of supporting a wide range of mobile wireless networks, such as UMTS, CDMA2000, WiFi, and WiMAX. Starent Networks' products have been deployed by over 85 mobile operators in 35 countries. Additional information about Starent Networks is available at [ www.starentnetworks.com ].

* 3GPP is a registered trademark of European Telecommunications Standards Institute.