Kapsch CarrierCom AG and OpenCloud have revealed that they are working together on solutions to help network operators bring innovative convergent services to their customers. By implementing new services from Kapschs portfolio of JAIN SLEE applications, such as the new Outlook Integration, the companies say, network operators can offer attractive new services with faster time to market and that generate more revenue.
The Rhino Platform from OpenCloud offers a truly carrier-grade platform for Kapsch JAIN SLEE Applications. Rhino was designed specifically for the telecommunication industry using the open Java Standard JAIN SLEE, stimulating innovation and interoperability. As specialists in communications solutions for fixed and mobile network operators, Kapsch CarrierCom already offers a complete portfolio of JAIN SLEE applications and solutions for carriers. 
The companies say the partnership provides network operators with a further, attractive alternative to their existing solutions on legacy Intelligent Network (IN) infrastructures, and supports their migration to next-generation networks.
In todays competitive market, carriers are evaluating and moving towards open platforms, says  Kurt Plattner, Member of the Board at Kapsch CarrierCom. Therefore it makes sense for Kapsch CarrierCom to work together with OpenCloud and its carrier-grade Rhino Platform to give our customers a comprehensive offer for innovative, convergent services. By partnering with OpenCloud we can simplify the roll-out for network operators by guaranteeing that our applications run optimally on the Rhino Platform. This helps give the network the flexibility and agility required to react in a rapidly changing market.
OpenCloud CEO Stephen Newton adds:
Kapsch CarrierCom is a well respected and established supplier of IN-network telecoms solutions so it is a great endorsement of JAIN SLEE and OpenCloud that we are now working together to provide innovative services for telecom operators.  Kapsch CarrierCom has now become a part of our extensive Partner Ecosystem.
Kapsch CarrierComs applications include convergent messaging, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Multi-Device on OpenClouds Rhino Platform and other JAIN SLEE platforms.