Billing Dictionary provides definitions and illustrations covering the latest billing systems and technologies needed to track and bill for services. Many changes continue to occur in billing systems and this book is the perfect solution for those involved or interested in the operation of billing systems and service bureaus. This reference book explains the latest billing technologies, assists with the explanation of technologies by using many diagrams and pictures. It is a great reference tool that allows people to effectively communicate with other people involved in the billing industry. The convergence of technologies and systems means more competitors and new industry terms. As a result, communicating with others has become an alphabet soup of acronyms and technical terms. Billing Dictionary solves this challenge by providing definitions of the latest technical terms and acronyms along with self-explanatory diagrams. This reference includes: . Over 8,000 of the latest Billing, Customer Care, and OSS definitions . 2,000+ of the latest industry terms and acronyms . More than 200 diagrams and photos to help explain complex definitions . Includes directories of billing related magazines and associations . World currency index To ensure this dictionary contains the latest definitions, 12 experts were used from different sectors of the billing industry to add and edit definitions. Many of the definitions were created using our technical books that have been edited by hundreds of industry reviewers. Diagrams and pictures in the dictionary assist the understanding of technical terms by providing functional and operational views.