Sci-Tech Information: Vodacom Introduces Software As a Solution in Nigeria
Vodacom Business Nigeria has announced its Software as a Solution (SaaS) offering, an enterprise-class IT solution for all businesses that enables businesses to lower the operating cost (Opex) while maintaining office communication software and focusing on growing businesses.
According to the technology firm, SaaS is an effective hosted information management solution that is scalable, easy to deploy and manage, adding that businesses could collaborate real-time with up-to-date solutions spanning across the full range of any business function. This solution includes Hosted Exchange, Hosted Lync and Hosted SharePoint.
Vodacom Nigeria's Portfolio Manager Mr. Abu Etu said Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria can now benefit from improved efficiency and productivity through collaboration, remotely, on-site or on-the-move while enjoying significant cost savings. €We will provide and manage the software, renew licenses, do the upgrades and ensure full security of our customer's data. Customers simply lease it from us at an affordable monthly or yearly fee as it suits them,€ he said.
The solution also allows for better resource allocation as firms no longer need dedicated resources for network and software management - everything is supported by service offered by Vodacom Business Nigeria. €It is a commendable innovation from Vodacom as it enables a self- service platform where Hosted Exchange, Hosted Lync and Hosted SharePoint can be easily purchased and managed on Vodacom's e-commerce web store.
€Vodacom has further emphasised the fact that collaboration and communication are vital components of the success of any business. With the appropriate solutions in place, businesses can greatly optimize productivity. With SaaS solution, Vodacom has further established itself as a total communication service provider and one of the most dependable providers of managed hosted services in enterprise sector,€ a customer who identified himself simply as Victor, said.
Vodacom calls on SA schools to make free computers and Internet connection
An official at South African operator Vodacom believes €connectivity has the potential to transform education€, with the company encouraging schools to apply to their initiative.
Vodacom Millionaires has joined forces with the Film and Publication Board (FPB) to donate a computer centre and free data to Nqweba Secondary School in Graaf-Reinet, Eastern Cape.
The Back-2-School Campaign is aiming to reach 24,000 learners in six provinces during February.
Maya Makanjee, Vodacom Chief Officer of Corporate Affairs, said: €Internet penetration in South Africa is still very low, especially in township schools. Vodacom aims to bridge the digital divide that exists in communities without access to information and communication technology (ICT). €
"The power of the Internet is invaluable and connectivity has the potential to transform education and accelerate economic and job growth in this country. We encourage schools that are currently without a computer centre to contact us to apply."
The gift to the school includes 21 laptops, a server, printer, cartridges, four LCD screens and an e-beam interactive board.
Vodacom officially launches LTE in SA
During MyBroadband's annual conference, Vodacom CEO Shameel Jousub surprised delegates by announcing that the mobile service provider has officially launched Long-Term Evolution (LTE) in South Africa.
€LTE is live today. It is officially launched in South Africa right now,€ Jousub said when asked about LTE by Rudolf Muller.
To the cheers of many, Jousub gave further detail on the current availability and the plans for the future. €There are 70 sites that are live immediately, and LTE devices will be in all the stores by the weekend. We are planning to have 150 sites live by the end of the month, and that will grow every day as we add more sites. At the end of December there will be about 500 live sites.€
To prove that Vodacom has indeed launched LTE in South Africa, a team from the mobile service provider performed a live demonstration of the speed capabilities.
Being able to provide South Africa with its first LTE network, Jousub said that it came after years of planning. €This comes after years of preparation, and making sure that the network is ready. The big thing going forward is the need for spectrum, but LTE is live now in SA€, he said.
Jousub confirmed that the data rates will be the same, but there may be a small additional tariff should customers want to move to a different package.
According to the technology firm, SaaS is an effective hosted information management solution that is scalable, easy to deploy and manage, adding that businesses could collaborate real-time with up-to-date solutions spanning across the full range of any business function. This solution includes Hosted Exchange, Hosted Lync and Hosted SharePoint.
Vodacom Nigeria's Portfolio Manager Mr. Abu Etu said Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria can now benefit from improved efficiency and productivity through collaboration, remotely, on-site or on-the-move while enjoying significant cost savings. €We will provide and manage the software, renew licenses, do the upgrades and ensure full security of our customer's data. Customers simply lease it from us at an affordable monthly or yearly fee as it suits them,€ he said.
The solution also allows for better resource allocation as firms no longer need dedicated resources for network and software management - everything is supported by service offered by Vodacom Business Nigeria. €It is a commendable innovation from Vodacom as it enables a self- service platform where Hosted Exchange, Hosted Lync and Hosted SharePoint can be easily purchased and managed on Vodacom's e-commerce web store.
€Vodacom has further emphasised the fact that collaboration and communication are vital components of the success of any business. With the appropriate solutions in place, businesses can greatly optimize productivity. With SaaS solution, Vodacom has further established itself as a total communication service provider and one of the most dependable providers of managed hosted services in enterprise sector,€ a customer who identified himself simply as Victor, said.
Vodacom calls on SA schools to make free computers and Internet connection
An official at South African operator Vodacom believes €connectivity has the potential to transform education€, with the company encouraging schools to apply to their initiative.
Vodacom Millionaires has joined forces with the Film and Publication Board (FPB) to donate a computer centre and free data to Nqweba Secondary School in Graaf-Reinet, Eastern Cape.
The Back-2-School Campaign is aiming to reach 24,000 learners in six provinces during February.
Maya Makanjee, Vodacom Chief Officer of Corporate Affairs, said: €Internet penetration in South Africa is still very low, especially in township schools. Vodacom aims to bridge the digital divide that exists in communities without access to information and communication technology (ICT). €
"The power of the Internet is invaluable and connectivity has the potential to transform education and accelerate economic and job growth in this country. We encourage schools that are currently without a computer centre to contact us to apply."
The gift to the school includes 21 laptops, a server, printer, cartridges, four LCD screens and an e-beam interactive board.
Vodacom officially launches LTE in SA
During MyBroadband's annual conference, Vodacom CEO Shameel Jousub surprised delegates by announcing that the mobile service provider has officially launched Long-Term Evolution (LTE) in South Africa.
€LTE is live today. It is officially launched in South Africa right now,€ Jousub said when asked about LTE by Rudolf Muller.
To the cheers of many, Jousub gave further detail on the current availability and the plans for the future. €There are 70 sites that are live immediately, and LTE devices will be in all the stores by the weekend. We are planning to have 150 sites live by the end of the month, and that will grow every day as we add more sites. At the end of December there will be about 500 live sites.€
To prove that Vodacom has indeed launched LTE in South Africa, a team from the mobile service provider performed a live demonstration of the speed capabilities.
Being able to provide South Africa with its first LTE network, Jousub said that it came after years of planning. €This comes after years of preparation, and making sure that the network is ready. The big thing going forward is the need for spectrum, but LTE is live now in SA€, he said.
Jousub confirmed that the data rates will be the same, but there may be a small additional tariff should customers want to move to a different package.
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