Convergin

About Convergin

Founded in 2001 by Eyad Al-Basheer and Ido Horev, Convergin carved a niche for itself as a developer of network integration and Service Broker software for the communications sector. Both founders brought pertinent experience to the venture; Al-Basheer previously held a role as a team leader at Comverse, while Horev had been a development manager at an Israeli army software unit and later a project manager at Comverse. This background in telecommunications software was instrumental in shaping Convergin's trajectory.

The company's core business centered on providing solutions that enabled telecommunications service providers to manage the complex transition towards next-generation, all-IP core networks. Its client base included a global roster of wireless (GSM, CDMA), wireline, and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). Convergin's business model was based on selling its carrier-grade software systems, which were designed to handle high-traffic loads, with some deployments exceeding tens of millions of transactions per hour. A significant milestone was the acquisition by Oracle in February 2010 for an estimated sum of over $80 million, a move intended to bolster Oracle's Communications portfolio.

Convergin's flagship product was the Accolade Wireless Core Server (WCS). This J2EE-based platform acted as a service broker, facilitating the smooth orchestration of diverse network elements—spanning mobile, legacy, and next-generation systems. The primary benefit for service providers was the ability to accelerate their evolution towards Service Delivery Platforms (SDPs) and IP Multimedia Subsystems (IMS), which allowed for the quicker rollout of advanced services like pre-paid and other value-added offerings. By integrating Convergin's technology, clients could modernize their networks in a more cost-effective manner, significantly reducing integration and hardware expenses.