GLDS Announces MACC Integration Agreement

Great Lakes Data Systems, Inc. (GLDS) and MidAmerica Computer Corp. (MACC) have announced a formal plan for integration of their software products to provide a comprehensive billing and control solution for convergent system operators.

“We considered partnerships with several telco billing firms, but MACC uses the same leading technology platform we offer,” Great Lakes Development Manager Saulius Vabalas said.  “Their SQL client/server application is compatible with our billing and subscriber management software, as well as the conditional access, cable control, and digital PPV provisioning that we offer.” 

“Convergent operators now have a choice of billing systems, with provisioning available for BOTH cable and telephony,” explained Rod Christensen, MACC President.  “SuperController from GLDS is one option we are offering our clients who use Customer Master, our customer care and billing software system.  We are always excited to provide new solutions for our clients’ ever-expanding business plans.” 

Conversely, operators who start with the GLDS WinCable application for cable billing and authorization can add telephone provisioning and rating solutions from MACC. 

“We’re pleased to finally offer the best of both worlds – cable and telephone billing and provisioning – to convergent operators,” GLDS President Lon Rosado remarked.  “Use of a single customer database with multiple provisioning options will save operators time, money, and frustration.  This is the solution we believe convergent systems have been waiting for,” Rosado added.