Ericsson said to be interested in NSN’s BSS unit

Ericsson is reportedly at the head of the queue to acquire rival Nokia Siemens Networks’ (NSN) business support systems (BSS) division, reports Dow Jones Newswires.

Ericsson is busy expanding its OSS/BSS unit, including the acquisition of US OSS company Telcordia for US$1.15 billion, which was completed at the beginning of the year.

Other companies believed to be circling the NSN division, which provides billing and charging systems for telcos, include US telecom equipment maker Amdocs and several private equity firms.
Although sources said the unit is among assets NSN is considering selling, they did not confirm if the sale was imminent.