The use of number 087 as a prefix for the delivery of a free-fax-to-e-mail service is not legal, says Walter Bredell, head of Integr8 FAX.
Bredell`s warning comes in the wake of recent media reports about an established joint venture introducing a new service into the fax-to-e-mail space.
Integr8 IT cites recent correspondence with legal experts and professional practitioners that claim the only legal fax-to-e-mail service is on the 086 number range, and 087 number ranges have been allocated for VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol) and not for fax-to-e-mail services.
"There is a great deal of misconception in the market, the gist of which is based on number allocation for the fax-to-e-mail service. Our investigation into the legality of the 087 prefix has resulted in confirmation from the legal fraternity that using this prefix, in terms of the fax-to-e-mail service, may constitute an offence in terms of the Electronics Communications Act," explains Bredell.
Integr8 FAX, which falls under the Integr8 Group, is an established service provider within the free fax-to-e-mail space and offers its package through 0861 888 FAX (329) or support@integr8fax.com.
"There is a growing awareness within the market about the advantages of acquiring a free fax-to-e-mail service. The main benefits include an increase in productivity, a reduction in cost of ownership of key communications infrastructure and a meaningful contribution towards the environment," adds Bredell.
However, while there is progress being made in terms of user education, there is also a swell in operators heading for this space and wanting to capitalise off the focus of existing and potential investors, he continues.
"Unfortunately, this means that not everyone can - or is willing to provide a bona fide quality service to users. It is in our best interests to highlight discrepancies and misperception in order to ensure that people get real value for money," he adds.
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Integr8 IT is South Africa`s largest privately owned national BEE ICT network integration and infrastructure management specialist.
A renowned leader in the field of system integration, infrastructure management and support services, the company employs over 350 full time highly skilled professionals.
Integr8 IT is the innovator, founder and operator of the only South African based Nerve Centre (www.nervecentre.co.za), providing a digital hub to manage and regulate many of the country`s leading corporations.
The company`s core focus is on network infrastructures specialising in design, planning, deployment, management and maintenance. Integr8 IT has offices in South Africa, Botswana, the United States and the United Kingdom. The South African Offices are found in Gauteng, Cape Town, Durban and it has representation in Port Elizabeth, East London, and across the southern Africa region.
Integr8 IT is a Microsoft Certified GOLD Partner for Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Network Infrastructure Solutions, Information Worker Solutions, and OEM Solutions.
It has been acknowledged and accredited with many awards, namely: Microsoft Gold Partner of the Year, African ICT Achievers - CIO of the Year for Africa, Best Customer Experience of the Year, Network Infrastructure Solution of the Year, Security Solution of the Year for Middle-East, Africa, & Eastern Europe, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, and many others, every year, since its inception.
Named as one of the country`s Top ICT Companies and honoured with a position among South Africa`s Technology Top 100 Companies, Integr8 IT has established itself as a strategic partner with numerous internationally-recognised technology vendors and industry leaders.
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