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MetaSolv Software, Inc., (Nasdaq:MSLV) a global leader in comprehensive operational support system solutions for next-generation communications service providers, today announced that BT is implementing MetaSolv's Provisioning 5 to enable IP Service delivery. MetaSolv's Provisioning 5 will facilitate the automated provisioning of BT's MPLS-based IP-VPN services and network elements as part of BT's Vserve initiative. The key objective of BT's Vserve program is to simplify and automate its entire VPN provisioning process, reducing time to revenue and lowering operational costs. As a major part of this initiative, BT is replacing a legacy order management system with MetaSolv's Provisioning 5 to manage the entire provisioning process for provider edge (PE) and customer edge (CE) routers, MPLS IP-VPN services, and quality of service (QoS). Provisioning 5 is already deployed at BT to manage a number of services and technologies. "BT chose MetaSolv's Provisioning 5 due to its ability to rapidly model and implement BT's IP VPN service processes globally," said Simon Hollins who heads up the Vserve team in BT Global Services. "We are delivering an improved customer experience by dramatically reducing service delivery cycle times. Provisioning 5 contributes to this by distinguishing itself as being a proven carrier-grade platform with the reliability and performance necessary to meet our existing and planned provisioning volumes." Provisioning 5, formerly known as MetaSolv OMS, provides critical back-office provisioning management functions to orchestrate the essential tasks required to deliver a service to a customer. The solution framework enables easy integration of multiple systems, both legacy and commercial products, and simplifies the design of new services and bundles. Provisioning 5 has a full J2EE (JEE) meta-data driven architecture enabling it to scale and handle the demands of the largest carriers and provide the flexibility required to manage highly complex service processes essential for next-generation service delivery. About MetaSolv MetaSolv, Inc. (Nasdaq:MSLV) is a global leader in comprehensive operational support system solutions for next-generation communications service providers. MetaSolv automates the order-to-activate provisioning process for traditional and next-generation IP-based wireline and mobile service providers. MetaSolv's multi-service, multi-technology capabilities include order management, inventory management, service activation and network mediation. More than 170 global service providers - including Brasil Telecom, BT, Cable & Wireless, O2, Singtel, Sprint, Telstra, T-Mobile, UPC, Verizon Dominicana, and Vodafone - use MetaSolv's solutions to achieve increased revenues, reduced costs, and enhanced customer service. MetaSolv is a global company, headquartered in Plano, Texas. Visit www.metasolv.com for more information. About BT BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in more than 160 Countries. Its principal activities include networked IT services, local, national and international telecommunications services, and higher-value broadband and internet products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale. In the year ended 31 March 2005, BT Group's revenue was GBP 18,623 million with profit before taxation of GBP 2,354 million. British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York. For more information, visit www.bt.com/aboutbt.