Frost & Sullivan Honors Comverse Technology for Messaging Platform & Advanced Call Completion Services

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Based on its recent study, Strategic
Analysis of the Enhanced Carrier Messaging Platforms Market, Frost and Sullivan has awarded Comverse Technology, Inc. with the 2004 Market Leadership Award.

This annual award is bestowed upon the company that has demonstrated excellence in its industry by spearheading cutting-edge products and concepts. The company should also be well equipped to increase its market share through consumer-friendly, marketable solutions that are clearly ahead of the similar offerings from competitors.

"Comverse has been able to leverage its solid track record in the voice mail industry to the next generation messaging space," says Frost and Sullivan senior strategic analyst Ronald Gruia. "It has managed to capture the mind share of operators worldwide in terms of innovation, a gradual migration path towards IP, a wide portfolio of value added services and solid market share."

With almost 44 percent of the market share in the overall ESP (Enhanced Service Platform) market, the company has asserted itself as a leader in the next-gen carrier voice messaging space, Frost and Sullivan said.

The company has also deployed its ImPact(TM) Service Suites that can deliver a quick ROI to operators by increasing the call completion rate.

"Comverse is certainly well positioned to capture additional tenders in the future," observes Gruia. "It has consistently invested substantial resources in its RandD programs geared towards delivering complete, end-to-end solutions as part of a comprehensive total communication portfolio."