Empower Interactive
Client Profile
Empower Interactive is a UK Based Telecom Software company
Develops and provides solutions on non voice messaging products based on a Mobile
      Data Services Architecture (MDSA)

Product Offerings include
Messaging Services Platform (MSP)
Mobile Charging Platform (MCP) section
Mobile Management Platform (MMP)
Message Storage and Retry (MSR)


Key Challenges
Empower was facing the challenge of,
Reducing operating costs
Improving scalability both in terms of resources as well as infrastructure in a cost effective manner
Reduced risk of investment
Improving time to market
Faster Revenue Generation and Market Share Capture
Maintaining and improving on existing service levels
  • Empower Interactive
  • Empower Interactive

Solution offered
Spanco provided Empower Interactive with the solution of hosting of a Dedicated Offshore Center on a Build Operate Transfer Model

The Model Included
Initiation and Planning
• Identified the Client Needs for Off shoring/Portfolio of Services that could be outsourced
• Understood the Infrastructure/Security/Legal/Intellectual Property requirements for the Offshore Engagement
• Signed the Non Disclosure Agreement and other relevant documents for Initiating Knowledge Transfer

Knowledge Transfer
• Access to all product documentation/business processes was provided to Spanco, by the client, via VPN access, and further providing responses to any resulting
   queries on the above.
• In addition to the above, seed visits from both Spanco and client, were made for Knowledge Transfers

Resource Ramp Up
• Resources as required for the engagement, were ramped up as required
• Spanco provided high quality resources with Engineering background, working experience on Telecom Domain, Network Security
• The above was augmented with specific training on Cryptographic Tools, Encryption, Decryption Tools

Infrastructure Setup for the Engagement
• BS 7799 Security Policies were used for the Engagement
• A Secure VPN Tunnel between Spanco India and the Client was established
• A Secure and Enclosed Working Area was established for the engagement

Establishing Governance for the Engagement
• A Contract and Master Service Agreement was drafted, and finalized
• Engagement Governance Model was drafted and finalized
• Service Level Agreements for the Engagement were finalized

Continuous Reviews by Spanco and client for monitoring performance, service Levels and Improvements (Delivery Level)

Account Management Reviews (Engagement Level)

Logistics
• All Offshore Logistics for the engagement such as travel by both client and Spanco, hotel arrangements, visas etc, would be managed by Spanco

Results / Outcome

Spanco provided the following benefits to Empower Interactive
  1. Establishment of a World Class Operations Organization
  2. Plug and Play Development Facility
  3. IPR protection
  4. Secure Network
  5. State of the art high speed communication
  6. Proactive Management Team with immense experience
  7. Experienced Startup Team
  8. Growth Flexibility - Additional Resources/infrastructure may be added quickly
  9. Quick Time to Market
  10. Faster Revenue Generation and Market Share Capture
  11. No Risk of Investment
  12. Ability for Empower Interactive to focus on strategic issues of business
  13. Long Term Cost Stability and Predictability (Reduced Financial Risks)
  14. Cost Effective Outsourcing
  15. Improved Cost Efficiencies

Throughout the engagement, Empower Interactive has maintained a high level of satisfaction, and views Spanco as its strategic partner for Development and Testing. In addition, Empower Interactive is also muting the option of Spanco as a potential distributor for marketing its products.