The optional Balance Management Module can be added to the Charge it platform to provide an on-board balance management capability. The Balance Management Module covers the following key functional areas :

Function	Benefit
Non-monetary & monetary balance maintenance and recharge	Provides standalone, low latency pre-paid authorisation.
Balance Reservations	Supports real-time charging for multiple concurrent services with zero revenue leakage.
Balance Caching	Enables co-existence with existing platforms (e.g. IN) and storage of master balance in one location, whilst at the same time limiting the number of queries to external balance managers, therefore improving performance and reducing latency.
Usage & Credit Limits	Reduces exposure to bad debt, and enables post-paid users to have the same levels of financial control as prepaid users.
Free Units	Offer free units as a means of driving ARPU, building brand loyalty and encouraging uptake of new products and services.
Unlimited Account Hierarchies	Support family or corporate structures and enforce spending limits within the hierarchy.

The Charge it Balance Management Module, in combination with the Rating Module provides a complete, pre-integrated solution for convergent prepaid and post-paid data & content service delivery.