OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBENEWSWIRE) — Harris, a global vertical market software provider, addstelecommunication solutions to its portfolio with the acquisition ofSeattle-based Globys, Inc. (Globys).

Globys is a leader in digital customerexperience solutions for telecom carriers in the business-to-business (B2B)domain. The Globys B2B Portal Suite offers self-service products that enablebusiness customers to buy, manage and pay for all products, services, anddevices online – wireless, wireline and IoT. The Globys TEM Solution providestelecom expense management capabilities as both a technology platform for otherTEM providers and as a SaaS service to enterprise customers. Both solutionscombine customer data, workflows and customer-specific API integrations with afull-range of capabilities to make it easy for business customers to dobusiness online with their telecom partners. Globys Chief Executive Officer,Derek Edwards, mentions, “We are experiencing a large increase in demand foronline self-service tools as more Communications Service Providers (CSPs) andenterprises embrace digital transformation initiatives as a core part of theirstrategy. Globys is excited to leverage Harris’ global presence, strong capitalbase, and deep vertical experience to help our customers optimize their digitaljourneys.”

Harris Executive Vice President, PatShaughnessy, comments, “The acquisition of Globys is important for Harrisbecause not only is it a great business with an excellent leadership team, butalso provides Harris with a strong foothold in the telecommunications marketincluding its marquee customer base across the globe. We look forward toworking together to expand our portfolio in this very exciting space.”

Globys will operate as an independentbusiness unit within Harris, retaining its brand and continued leadership underDerek Edwards.

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