PARIS, September 13, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- eServGlobal
Limited (LSE: ESG & ASX: ESV), a global telecoms software
vendor specializing in Mobile Money and Value-Added Services (VAS),
and BICS, a leading global provider of voice, data and value added
services, today announce that Provident Capital Transfers Limited
has connected to the HomeSend international remittance hub.
Provident Capital Transfers Limited is a UK-based money transfer
organisation (MTO) and a leader in mobile-based international
remittances. It was the first to introduce cross-border
international remittances on the M-PESA platform on the
United Kingdom to Kenya corridor for the Kenyan immigrant
population. With steady business growth, it is constantly on the
lookout for more efficient and cost-effective ways to meet
increasing consumer demand for mobile based international
remittance.
The HomeSend partnership between eServGlobal and BICS delivers
the only mobile-centric international remittance hub endorsed by
the GSMA. With transfer fees significantly lower than those of
traditional international remittance avenues, HomeSend allows
subscribers to transfer funds from anywhere, using only their
mobile phone and any type of funds, such as airtime and cash.
With the recent connectivity established between HomeSend and
Globe Telecom in the Philippines,
it is now possible for Filipinos in the United Kingdom to send funds directly to the
mobile phones of their loved ones in the
Philippines, using Provident Capital Transfers Limited as
their cash-in agent.
Beth Munga, Managing Director of Provident Capital Transfers
Limited, said "The global demand for mobile international money
transfers is developing rapidly and Provident Capital Transfers
Limited is proud to be the first UK remittance service provider to
meet this growing demand."
"By 2012 1.7 billion people in emerging markets are expected to
have a mobile phone but no access to banking services", said
Craig Halliday, COO of eServGlobal.
"HomeSend offers these subscribers a secure, convenient and
inexpensive way to send and receive money and airtime."
About Provident Capital Transfers Limited
Provident Capital Transfers Limited do much more than simply
send money. Every day we help the immigrant population within the
United Kingdom to connect with
their friends, families and loved ones by offering a fast, safe,
reliable and convenient means of sending money back home using the
mobile phone.
We take pride in being close to our customers. Together with our
agents, we speak the same language, live in the same villages and
neighbourhoods and share the same culture. Our customers are a
significant part of our everyday lives.
Provident Capital Transfers Limited is taking the lead in
meeting the growing demand by the immigrant population by offering
remittance services that are safe, reliable, efficient and cost
effective. We are seizing this opportunity to strengthen our core
business, provide a strong customer experience, expand our service
offering and drive innovation for the future.
About BICS
BICS delivers best in class global solutions for Voice,
Messaging, Roaming, Connectivity and Mobile Financial Services to
hundreds of telecommunication providers around the world.
With our passionate and creative teams located in Brussels, Bern, Monaco,
Dubai, Singapore and New
York, we continuously strive to provide our customers with
the highest levels of quality, reliability and interoperability
that enable them to maximize end-user value.
Our innovative approach is visible through our place at the
forefront of the market consolidation and technology advancement.
We are a joint venture of Belgacom, Swisscom and MTN, and have
rolled out transformative Next Generation Networks (NGN). This
together with our continued focus on Value Added Services for
Mobile Operators and our growth strategy has enabled us to reach a
world-leading position both on the International Voice and Mobile
Data markets.
For more information, please visit BICS website.
About HomeSend
The HomeSend service, based on eServGlobal's technology, is the
first mobile centric global hubbing service for international
remittance, airtime exchange and roaming recharge, endorsed by the
GSM Association. For more information on HomeSend, please
seeHomesend website.
About eServGlobal
eServGlobal specializes in Mobile Money solutions and
Value-Added Services (VAS), to help Telco Service Providers
increase their revenue and gain and maintain customer
ownership.
eServGlobal invests heavily in product development, using
carrier-grade, next-generation technology and aligning with the
requirements of more than 60 customers in over 45 countries. For 24
years, mobile, fixed, Internet and multiplaytelco providers have
used our capabilities to lead and innovate in their local markets,
leveraging their core assets and their trusted agent and subscriber
relationships.
With 13 offices globally, eServGlobal provides full "end-to-end"
and "any account to any account" Mobile Financial Services and
International Money Transfers.
Our Value Added Services in promotions, loyalty, messaging, and
multiplay are focused around the transaction and enable service
providers to engage with the subscriber in a personalized and
dynamic manner.
To reduce time-to market and manage exposure to CAPEX, we now
offer multiple licensing alternatives, including SaaS-based
flexible, revenue-share pricing.
eServGlobal is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
(ESV) and the London Stock Exchange AIM (ESG). More information at:
http://www.eservglobal.com