Connectiva Expands Operations, Bolsters Management Ranks
Additional resources to support sales momentum and product development

May 4, 2005
New York City
USA

Connectiva Systems, a leading provider of revenue assurance solutions to the telecom industry worldwide today announced that it had recently expanded operations by opening new sales offices in London, UK and New Delhi, India, and by increasing resources at its research and development hub in Kolkata, India.

“This expansion reflects our desire to be closer to our existing customers as well as meet the growing needs of new customers in the Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) and the Asia-Pacific regions. Furthermore, we are doubling the size of our world-class research and development centre in Kolkata, India both in terms of headcount and office space,” said Avi Basu, COO, Connectiva Systems, “which is indicative of our commitment to developing a leading global product company from India.”

Connectiva also announced the addition of Mr. Parikshit Bhaduri as Vice President, Technology Development.  Mr. Bhaduri brings over 15 years of executive experience with world-class software companies to Connectiva.  Prior to joining Connectiva, he was Senior Director of Development, Platform Technologies, with Oracle Corporation at its headquarters in Redwood Shores, California.  Mr. Bhaduri will relocate from the USA and will be based out of Connectiva’s R&D centre in Kolkata, India.  Commenting on this addition, Shyam Pillai, CTO of Connectiva Systems, said, “We continue to make incredible progress in building a top notch product development team.  Our innovative approach and market leadership is helping us attract phenomenal talent like Parikshit Bhaduri, who can help Connectiva increase its lead over the competition.”

About Connectiva Systems
Connectiva Systems is a leader in implementing revenue assurance solutions for the telecom industry. The Connectiva team has helped over 75 service providers in four continents on operations, finance and business system related issues.  Connectiva’s unique process-driven approach helps service providers improve their business and financial performance dramatically.

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Mr. Kaustav Ghosh                                                    
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