CSG Provides Platform for Rising Content Provider to Grow New
Revenues in Emerging Markets
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CSG
Systems International, Inc. (NASDAQ:
CSGS), the trusted global partner to launch and monetize digital
services, today announced that its Ascendon™ digital services
platform will consolidate and manage a myriad of payment options for
approximately three million consumers of iflix,
the world's leading subscription video-on-demand service for emerging
markets.
iflix offers thousands of TV shows, movies and more from around the
world which can be streamed or downloaded to multiple devices. To enable
convenient payment options that are relevant and accessible to iflix
customers, the company will tap Ascendon's Digital Services capabilities
to create a centralized eWallet that consolidates all payment options,
including credit card, PayPal, Google in-app purchasing, gift cards,
vouchers and payments made through direct operator billing, which allows
customers to pay for digital services by charging the transaction to
their monthly mobile phone bill. Using Ascendon's aggregated biller
framework, iflix can consolidate multiple integrations to multiple
payment systems, centralizing processes and integrations into one
efficient, cloud-based eWallet.
"We have created a world-class Internet TV product with a customer
focused approach and aim of providing individual users with the best
experience possible. This commitment includes giving customers
convenient payment options to best suit their preferences," said
Emmanuel Frenehard, chief technology officer, iflix. "As we continue to
enter new markets around the world, Ascendon allows us to quickly make
new, local market payment options available to consumers, as part of our
mission to deliver the world's best content at a price that everyone can
afford."
In addition to managing multiple payment methods, Ascendon will also
manage the redemption process for gift cards and vouchers. When a
consumer purchases an iflix gift card, Ascendon will allow the redeemer
to spend or store the card amount in an iflix wallet, and manage their
account to check for available balances and more.
"The possibilities to grow with new video services are virtually
unlimited in the emerging markets where iflix is expanding. Ascendon
will provide the platform that helps iflix scale and monetize the
opportunity," said Kent Steffen, president of global OTT business at CSG
International. "Ascendon will support three different facets of the
iflix business model - consumer payments, charging relationships with a
broad set of payment partners and subscription management, all from one
cloud-based platform. This approach will streamline the iflix
transaction processing model, allowing them to focus attention on their
overall service and company growth."
iflix anticipates launching the robust eWallet capabilities of Ascendon
in late Spring of 2017. Ascendon is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS),
cloud-based platform that enables providers to launch new digital
services in just 60-90 days.
About CSG International
CSG
International (NASDAQ: CSGS) is the trusted global partner to
help clients launch and monetize communications and entertainment
services in the digital age. Leveraging 30 years of experience and
expertise in voice, video, data and content services, CSG delivers
market-leading revenue management and customer interaction solutions in
licensed and managed service models. The company drives business
transformation initiatives for the majority of the top 100 global
communications service providers, including AT&T, Charter
Communications, Comcast, DISH, ESPN, Media-Saturn, Orange, Reliance,
SingTel Optus, Telefonica, Telstra, Vodafone, Vivo and Verizon. For more
information, visit our website at www.csgi.com.
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