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'''Cerillion plc''' is a [[United Kingdom]]-based [[telecommunications]] software company that provides [[Business support system|business support systems (BSS)]] and [[Operations support system|operations support systems (OSS)]] to communications service providers.[{{Cite web |title=London Stock Exchange {{!}} London Stock Exchange |url=https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/CER/cerillion-plc/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=www.londonstockexchange.com |language=en}}] Its software platforms support [[Telecommunications billing|billing]], [[Convergent charging|charging]], [[customer relationship management]] and digital service monetisation for mobile, fixed, broadband and multi-service operators.[{{Cite web |date=2026-01-12 |title=Cerillion plc - Annual Report and Financial Statements 2025 |url=https://www.cerillion.com/media/j1epteef/cerillion-plc-annual-report-and-financial-statements-2025.pdf |access-date=2026-03-27 |publisher=Cerillion plc}}] The company was founded in 1999 following a management buyout of Logica’s telecom billing division and is listed on the [[Alternative Investment Market|AIM market]] of the [[London Stock Exchange]]. |
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'''Cerillion plc''' is a [[United Kingdom]]-based [[telecommunications]] software company that provides [[Business support system|business support systems (BSS)]] and [[Operations support system|operations support systems (OSS)]] to communications service providers.[{{Cite web |title=London Stock Exchange {{!}} London Stock Exchange |url=https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/CER/cerillion-plc/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=www.londonstockexchange.com |language=en}}] Its software platforms support [[Telecommunications billing|billing]], [[Convergent charging|charging]], [[customer relationship management]] and digital service monetisation for mobile, fixed, broadband and multi-service operators.[{{Cite web |date=2026-01-12 |title=Cerillion plc - Annual Report and Financial Statements 2025 |url=https://www.cerillion.com/media/j1epteef/cerillion-plc-annual-report-and-financial-statements-2025.pdf |access-date=2026-03-27 |publisher=Cerillion plc}}] The company was founded in 1999 following a management buyout of Logica's telecom billing division and is listed on the [[Alternative Investment Market|AIM market]] of the [[London Stock Exchange]]. |
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Louis Hall founded the company in 1999 following the Management Buyout of the in-house Customer Care and Billing product division of [[Logica]].[{{cite web|title=Cerillion|url=http://wikisperience.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cerillion|publisher=wikisperience.com|accessdate=27 February 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315105253/http://wikisperience.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cerillion|archivedate=15 March 2014}}] |
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Louis Hall founded the company in 1999 following the Management Buyout of the in-house Customer Care and Billing product division of [[Logica]].[{{cite web|title=Cerillion|url=http://wikisperience.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cerillion|publisher=wikisperience.com|accessdate=27 February 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315105253/http://wikisperience.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cerillion|archivedate=15 March 2014}}] |
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In 2000, the company partnered up with [[Isle of Man]] based Manx Telecom, billing for the world's first commercial UMTS services.[{{cite web|title=Cerillion secures contract for world's first UMTS services|url=http://www.cerillion.com/en/news-events/press-releases/2000/cerillion-secures-contract-for-]world’s-first-umts-services|publisher=Cerillion|accessdate=27 February 2014}} This partnership developed further in 2005, with the implementation of its mediation solution in support of Manx Telecom’s new High Speed Downlink Packet Access ([[High Speed Packet Access|HSDPA]]) network.[{{cite web|title=Cerillion Supports Launch of First Live HSDPA Network|url=http://www.bobsguide.com/guide/news/2005/Nov/1/cerillion-supports-launch-of-first-live-hsdpa-network.html|publisher=Bobs Guide|accessdate=27 February 2014}}][{{cite web|title=O2 contracts Cerillion for Isle of Man HSDPA mediation|url=http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2005/08/31/o2-contracts-cerillion-for-isle-of-man-hsdpa-mediation/|publisher=Telegeography|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] A year later they also helped Manx Telecom become the first combined fixed and mobile telecommunications company in the world to gain BABT approval for its billing accuracy.cite web|title=Manx Telecom Gains BABT Approval with Cerillion Billing|url=http://www.tmcnet.com/news/2006/06/08/1675140.htm|publisher=TMC News|accessdate=27 February 2014}}[{{cite web|title=Manx Telecom selects Cerillion online charging platform|url=http://www.industrytoday.co.uk/telecoms/manx-telecom-selects-cerillion-online-charging-platform/24639|publisher=Industry Today|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] |
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In 2000, the company partnered up with [[Isle of Man]] based Manx Telecom, billing for the world's first commercial UMTS services.[{{cite web|title=Cerillion secures contract for world's first UMTS services|url=http://www.cerillion.com/en/news-events/press-releases/2000/cerillion-secures-contract-for-world's-first-umts-services|publisher=Cerillion|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] This partnership developed further in 2005, with the implementation of its mediation solution in support of Manx Telecom's new High Speed Downlink Packet Access ([[High Speed Packet Access|HSDPA]]) network.[{{cite web|title=Cerillion Supports Launch of First Live HSDPA Network|url=http://www.bobsguide.com/guide/news/2005/Nov/1/cerillion-supports-launch-of-first-live-hsdpa-network.html|publisher=Bobs Guide|accessdate=27 February 2014}}][{{cite web|title=O2 contracts Cerillion for Isle of Man HSDPA mediation|url=http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2005/08/31/o2-contracts-cerillion-for-isle-of-man-hsdpa-mediation/|publisher=Telegeography|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] A year later they also helped Manx Telecom become the first combined fixed and mobile telecommunications company in the world to gain BABT approval for its billing accuracy.{{Citation needed|date=April 2026}} And in 2013, the partnership with Manx Telecom was extended again with Cerillion selected as their provider for an online charging system.[{{cite web|title=Manx Telecom selects Cerillion online charging platform|url=http://www.industrytoday.co.uk/telecoms/manx-telecom-selects-cerillion-online-charging-platform/24639|publisher=Industry Today|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] |
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In 2006, Cerillion was named one of Britain’ fastest-growing private technology companies in the [[Sunday Times]] Microsoft [[Tech Track 100]].[{{cite web|title=Fastest growing Companies 2006|url=http://www.fasttrack.co.uk/fasttrack/leagues/dbDetails.asp?siteID=3&compID=1851&yr=2006|publisher=Fast Track 100|accessdate=27 February 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430001441/http://www.fasttrack.co.uk/fasttrack/leagues/dbDetails.asp?siteID=3&compID=1851&yr=2006|archivedate=30 April 2013}}] In 2007, the company announced that it would be opening a Global Solutions Centre in [[India]].[{{cite web|title=Cerillion Technologies Expands Reach with Opening of New Global Solutions Centre in India|url=http://www.cerillion.com/en/news-events/press-releases/2006/cerillion-technologies-expands-reach-with-opening-of-new-global-solutions-centre-in-india|publisher=Cerillion|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] Following their expansion into India, the company also announced they had secured their first contract for Econet Wireless Kenya (now known as Essar Telecom Kenya).[{{cite web|title=Econet Wireless Kenya adopts Cerillion Express|url=http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/111708-econet-wireless-kenya-adopts-cerillion.html|publisher=Network World|accessdate=27 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305044548/http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/111708-econet-wireless-kenya-adopts-cerillion.html#|archive-date=2014-03-05|url-status=dead}}] During 2008, Cerillion also launched Cerillion Express,[{{cite web|title=New Cerillion Express CRM and billing solution 'lowers entry barrier for operators'|url=http://www.mobileeurope.co.uk/Press-Wire/4611|publisher=Mobile Europe|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] and secured a major deal with [[BTC Bahamas]].[{{cite web|title=BTC chooses Cerillion for CRM and billing solution|url=http://www.bnamericas.com/news/telecommunications/BTC_chooses_Cerillion_for_CRM_and_billing_solution|publisher=BN Americas|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] |
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In 2006, Cerillion was named one of Britain' fastest-growing private technology companies in the [[Sunday Times]] Microsoft [[Tech Track 100]].[{{cite web|title=Fastest growing Companies 2006|url=http://www.fasttrack.co.uk/fasttrack/leagues/dbDetails.asp?siteID=3&compID=1851&yr=2006|publisher=Fast Track 100|accessdate=27 February 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430001441/http://www.fasttrack.co.uk/fasttrack/leagues/dbDetails.asp?siteID=3&compID=1851&yr=2006|archivedate=30 April 2013}}] In 2007, the company announced that it would be opening a Global Solutions Centre in [[India]].[{{cite web|title=Cerillion Technologies Expands Reach with Opening of New Global Solutions Centre in India|url=http://www.cerillion.com/en/news-events/press-releases/2006/cerillion-technologies-expands-reach-with-opening-of-new-global-solutions-centre-in-india|publisher=Cerillion|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] Following their expansion into India, the company also announced they had secured their first contract for Econet Wireless Kenya (now known as Essar Telecom Kenya).[{{cite web|title=Econet Wireless Kenya adopts Cerillion Express|url=http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/111708-econet-wireless-kenya-adopts-cerillion.html|publisher=Network World|accessdate=27 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305044548/http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/111708-econet-wireless-kenya-adopts-cerillion.html#|archive-date=2014-03-05|url-status=dead}}] During 2008, Cerillion also launched Cerillion Express,[{{cite web|title=New Cerillion Express CRM and billing solution 'lowers entry barrier for operators'|url=http://www.mobileeurope.co.uk/Press-Wire/4611|publisher=Mobile Europe|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] and secured a major deal with [[BTC Bahamas]].[{{cite web|title=BTC chooses Cerillion for CRM and billing solution|url=http://www.bnamericas.com/news/telecommunications/BTC_chooses_Cerillion_for_CRM_and_billing_solution|publisher=BN Americas|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] |
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2009 saw the launch of Cerillion’s Total Convergence Architecture (TCA) based on the TM Forum’s Application Framework.[{{cite web|title=Cerillion launches Total Convergence Architecture to make prepaid-postpaid convergence a reality|date=11 February 2009 |url=http://www.mobileeurope.co.uk/Press-Wire/5061|publisher=Mobile Europe|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] The two following years saw the company secure a strategic partnership with [[Nokia Siemens]] Networks, with the launch of NSN’s Compact UCB solution.[{{cite web|title=Charging convergence helps operators find fast, efficient route to service differentiation #MWC11|url=http://nsn.com/news-events/press-room/press-releases/charging-convergence-helps-operators-find-fast-efficient-route|publisher=NSN|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] |
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2009 saw the launch of Cerillion's Total Convergence Architecture (TCA) based on the TM Forum's Application Framework.[{{cite web|title=Cerillion launches Total Convergence Architecture to make prepaid-postpaid convergence a reality|date=11 February 2009 |url=http://www.mobileeurope.co.uk/Press-Wire/5061|publisher=Mobile Europe|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] The two following years saw the company secure a strategic partnership with [[Nokia Siemens]] Networks, with the launch of NSN's Compact UCB solution.[{{cite web|title=Charging convergence helps operators find fast, efficient route to service differentiation #MWC11|url=http://nsn.com/news-events/press-room/press-releases/charging-convergence-helps-operators-find-fast-efficient-route|publisher=NSN|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] |
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During 2010, the company was awarded a new multi-site cable billing contract with [[Columbus Communications]], followed by major contracts with both M2 Telecommunications and [[Truphone]] in 2012.[{{cite web|title=Columbus Communications Inc. selects Cerillion for Multi-site Cable Billing Solution|date=24 June 2010 |url=http://www.developingtelecoms.com/tech/operator-services/72-revenue-billing/2712-columbus-communications-inc-selects-cerillion-for-multi-site-cable-billing-solution.html|publisher=Developing Telecoms|accessdate=15 March 2014}}][{{cite web|title=M2 Goes Live with Cerillion|url=http://www.billingworld.com/news/2012/03/m2-goes-live-with-cerillion.aspx|publisher=Billing World|accessdate=27 February 2014}}][{{cite web|title=Truphone signs with Cerillion|url=http://www.it-analysis.com/technology/mobile/news_release.php?rel=32400|publisher=IT Analysis|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] |
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During 2010, the company was awarded a new multi-site cable billing contract with [[Columbus Communications]], followed by major contracts with both M2 Telecommunications and [[Truphone]] in 2012.[{{cite web|title=Columbus Communications Inc. selects Cerillion for Multi-site Cable Billing Solution|date=24 June 2010 |url=http://www.developingtelecoms.com/tech/operator-services/72-revenue-billing/2712-columbus-communications-inc-selects-cerillion-for-multi-site-cable-billing-solution.html|publisher=Developing Telecoms|accessdate=15 March 2014}}][{{cite web|title=M2 Goes Live with Cerillion|url=http://www.billingworld.com/news/2012/03/m2-goes-live-with-cerillion.aspx|publisher=Billing World|accessdate=27 February 2014}}][{{cite web|title=Truphone signs with Cerillion|url=http://www.it-analysis.com/technology/mobile/news_release.php?rel=32400|publisher=IT Analysis|accessdate=27 February 2014}}] |
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