Sigma Systems Named Finalist for Communications Technology Platinum Award

TORONTO--(Marketwire - Sep 17, 2012) - Sigma Systems, the authority in provisioning converged broadband services for communication service providers (CSP), today announced that its Device Provisioning Manager (DPM) has been named a finalist in the Communications Technology Platinum Awards for Best BSS/OSS Deployment. Sigma's DPM provides next-generation operators with a carrier-class, secure, high-performance, scalable platform that provides customer-focus provisioning as well as automated multi-vendor device firmware management and CEP service/device assurance and troubleshooting. DPM manages modems, MTAs, set-top boxes, gateways and SIP devices such as ATAs and IP phones while supporting services such as high-speed internet, telephony voice, video and home networking.

Now in its second year, the Communications Technology Platinum Awards recognizes outstanding broadband technology products and services used by communication service providers. The key criteria for the best BSS/OSS deployment includes ease of deployment, cost/benefit analysis and end user results. The winner will be announced at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Orlando, Florida on October 17.

In the Platinum Awards' inaugural year, Sigma Systems received the top honor in the Best BSS/OSS Deployment category for its IP Video Services Accelerator.

"We're so pleased that Sigma will be defending our title for Best BSS/OSS Deployment for this year's Platinum Award," said Tim Spencer, President and COO of Sigma Systems. "The Device Provisioning Manager is valued by our customers globally for its ability to simplify and automate provisioning of services across technologies and device platforms. We wish our competitors the best of luck as we wait to hear the final verdict next month in Orlando."

About Sigma Systems
Sigma Systems is the proven global leader in delivering converged broadband services. Sigma Systems' powerful solutions enable the world's Next-Generation Operators (NGOs)to deliver a rich consumer experience through communications and entertainment services -- over any access technology to any device. The company's award-winning solutions include order management, provisioning and activation, and active mediation of residential and business VoIP, broadband, video, and triple-play and quad-play services. With the support of Sigma's Professional Services, NGOs around the globe -- including Charter, Cox, Rogers, TELUS, Cogeco Cable, YouSee, Tiscali, NET Servicos, Technology Networks, iTSCOM and ZON Multimedia and more -- are leveraging Sigma's solutions for service transformation and rapid, reliable delivery of today's -- and tomorrow's -- new services. For more information about Sigma Systems, visit http://www.sigma-systems.com and follow the company on Twitter at http://twitter.com/sigmasystems.