Merger of Telarix and Starhome Mach to Improve Telecom
Providers’ Global Connectivity
Two leading telecommunication software companies merge
to create seamless innovative solutions to successfully participate, compete, and partner within the global
telecom ecosystem.
Telarix, the
leading global provider of Interconnect Business Optimization solutions for the
international voice and SMS markets, today announced its merger with Starhome Mach, the leading global
provider of SaaS wholesale and retail roaming, clearing, settlement and fraud
prevention solutions. The combination of Telarix and Starhome Mach creates the
first and only end-to-end technology solution provider enabling telecommunication
companies to optimize global connectivity in the digital transformation era.
This merger will allow communication service providers (CSPs) to better serve
the needs of their market segments. The merger of Telarix and Starhome Mach
will lead to a new company with a community of thousands of carriers and
deployments in over 400 of the largest CSPs globally across more than 130
countries.
“This announcement marks the
beginning of a very exciting journey for Telarix and Starhome Mach,” said
Telarix CEO Marco Limena. “As global digitalization accelerates, the rate of
connectivity and interoperability among businesses, people and devices grows
exponentially, with the networks of CSPs facilitating these transactions. CSPs
must manage the negotiation, traffic management, and billing and settlement
requirements of their complex partner ecosystems, while at the same time,
ensuring healthy and profitable business lines. The newly merged company
will invest in developing new products and services to address the full range
of carrier solutions required to successfully participate, compete, and partner
within the global telecom ecosystem.”
“Telecommunication carriers
and providers are challenged with managing the complexities of achieving
seamless, ubiquitous connectivity for their customers. We are seeing demand for
a single supplier who can provide fully integrated end-to-end solutions. By
Starhome Mach merging with Telarix, we can bring this innovation to the market
and exceed customer requirements,” said Starhome Mach’s CEO, Itai Margalit.
“Our success in launching SaaS versions of our leading roaming and clearing
platforms introduced a variety of other innovative solutions in real-time
anti-fraud, Network Function Virtualization and Internet of Things (IoT). We
are excited to bring together the complementary solutions, teams and knowledge
of the two companies.”
“The telecommunications
market is looking to maximize and extend its network capabilities. With the
developments of 5G, cloud and IoT there is more demand than ever before for
seamless connectivity” said Steve Pusey, former Group CTO and Board Member of
Vodafone and current Senior Board Advisor to Telarix. “Telarix and Starhome
Mach have been very successful in their respective markets. The joining
together of their relative expertise creates a unique opportunity to address
the market demand for full spectrum solutions. I look forward to working
closely with the combined leadership of the new company as they work to
redefine this complex and ever-changing industry.”
The merged company will be
headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, USA and be led by current Telarix CEO, Marco
Limena. Itai Margalit will become President, Roaming and Clearing Services.
Source: Telarix media announcement
