Altus said its software is an integral part of Embratel's new performance management system and supports Embratel's goals of becoming a competitive global telecommunications operator by deploying cutting edge technology and improving quality of service.
Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes, or Embratel, is controlled by U.S.-based WorldCom. It owns the only Brazilian national fibre-optics network that offers voice, data and Internet Protocol services.
"This contract represents our fourth sale in Latin America during the past year," Paulin Laberge, CEO of Altus, said in a release. "With an increasing customer base in this region, we look forward to offering a higher level of support to our existing customers as well as leveraging our experience to close additional sales. Altus Solutions is in a strong position to capitalize on this growth in this region."
Altus develops and markets software products that enable real-time performance and traffic management of multi-vendor wireline, wireless, IP and SS7 networks.