CORTEX can efficiently gather data from various network systems, ensuring a comprehensive compilation of usage statistics and payment records. A critical part of this process involves CORTEX validating the collected data for internal consistency, an essential step to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of the information used for billing.
Operators will often have tactical tools (e.g. RPA) to help with Billing Data, which over time erode cause further issues. CORTEX can harness existing RPA and make it and Billing data processes more defensive and reliable.
Once the reliable data is validated, it initiates the generation of customer bills. CORTEX monitors this process to identify any issues or ‘fallouts’ that may occur. If discrepancies or errors are detected, CORTEX promptly undertakes defined actions to address and rectify the root causes, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the billing process.
CORTEX can manage the billing process proactively. It can suspend, resume, or restart the generation of invoices as necessary, providing flexibility and control over the billing operations. In preparation for invoice generation, CORTEX ensures that the billing system is fully equipped and ready – this includes verifying that there is sufficient disk space and that all necessary files and resources are readily available.
Throughout the billing cycle, CORTEX issues progress notifications at various key stages. These updates are sent to both internal teams and external recipients, maintaining transparency and keeping all relevant stakeholders informed about the progress of billing operations.
The production of customer bills is a regular task for Communication Service Providers (CSPs), governed by the stipulations of customer contracts. These bills must encapsulate all charges accrued during the billing period while accounting for any payments made by the customer. Accuracy in this process is paramount in maintaining customer trust and ensuring financial transparency. To achieve this, CSPs often conduct a monthly dry run of the bill production process. This practice involves a simulated run of the actual billing process, serving as a proactive measure to identify and rectify any potential errors that might arise due to poor-quality data or process inefficiencies.
Although essential, this dry-run procedure can be both time-consuming and labour-intensive. It requires a significant allocation of resources to ensure that every aspect of the billing process is thoroughly tested and validated. The aim is to preemptively catch discrepancies or errors before the final bills are generated and sent to customers. This step is crucial in avoiding billing inaccuracies leading to customer dissatisfaction or disputes. By investing the necessary time and effort into these dry runs, CSPs can safeguard against process errors, upholding their commitment to providing accurate and reliable billing to their customers.
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