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NEC buys CSG for $2.9B to scale SaaS BSS monetization

NEC buys CSG for $2.9B to scale SaaS BSS monetization
NEC is moving to scale its cloud and SaaS business support capabilities with a $2.9 billion acquisition of CSG Systems International, positioning Netcracker at the center of the combined telecom monetization play. CSG brings a sizable recurring-revenue portfolio in digital BSS, billing, charging, and customer engagement used by communications, cable, media, and digital service providers, complementing Netcracker’s OSS/BSS, orchestration, and service automation strengths. The all-cash deal values CSG at approximately $2.9 billion on an enterprise value basis and has unanimous board approval, with closing targeted for 2026 pending CSG shareholder approval and customary antitrust and other regulatory reviews.

Learning from Amazon: A Prime Example of Cloud-Enabled Telco Disruption

Learning from Amazon: A Prime Example of Cloud-Enabled Telco Disruption
For years, telcos have been talking about the disruption and opportunity that a new breed of cloud-native 5G services will bring. It takes one lightbulb moment to shift industry perspectives into a different gear. In 2023, that moment came with the news that Amazon is offering mobile connectivity. Discover how retailers are prioritizing customer experience with cloud-based infrastructure with analytics and machine learning, powering GenAI to deliver personalized packages and rapid time-to-market.
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