Evolutionary law is a fact of life in the Net economy - companies who cannot adapt and change fast enough risk extinction. The challenge for anyone entering the Net economy is to keep track of rapid changes in a virtual market place and run a business effectively. Furthermore, the Internet might have proven itself as a supreme information access instrument, but it has yet to fully deliver on its potential as a strategic business tool. This is the objective of CKNet Internet Services, located in Johannesburg, South Africa and Sydney, Australia.
CKNet is a leading provider of high-end web, e-commerce, database and application hosting services and solutions. Their ability to adapt to a changing market and technology is the business philosophy that drives CKNet Internet Services`s success and continued growth. Their philosophy is as such "You can merely be on the Net, or you can be one of the real players!". With CKNet as a technology partner, one can put together an Internet presence that leverages the real power of the Internet to cut costs, pump up revenues, and blow the competition out of the water.
Their aim is to transform the net into a strategic tool offering a full range of services aimed at helping their clients improve their businesses. This is also one of the reasons why companies like Ebucks, ACSA, American Express, Standard Bank, Tourvest, Terminals PL, and many more have selected CKNet to develop their e-business or interactive solutions to cope with this challenge.
CKNet`s expertise lies in developing complicated on-line foreign exchange dealing and ordering systems, booking engines, payment gateways for the Financial Sector, on-line self-maintainable training systems, rates modules, self-administrable content management systems, XML content management infrastructures, back-end systems, multimedia applications, on-line MIS, web-based back office systems, virtual stock control systems, and so on. They use Database integration for anything from fully fledged e-commerce sites to intranet sites, extranet sites, document management systems, sites where all the content is dynamic, MIS systems, and even including on-line training and evaluation systems.
CKNet Internet Services provides specialised Internet Database applications that are designed to integrate with a client`s way of doing business. "There is a great deal of automation that is achievable", says Jenny Olivier, Director. She states; "Internet database based applications can provide for sales, customer service, and organisational enhancements as extensions of the way in which a client is doing business. New Internet and database technology make all these services affordable to any business in a manageable form".
CKNet has been in the business of providing Internet and Intranet-based solutions since 1997. They use only the latest, state-of-the-art equipment and technologies to provide their customers with an unparalleled, fast, efficient, and cost effective internet presence. Their worldwide clients include businesses of all sizes -- from small home-based businesses to multi-million public companies. "It takes the right balance of customer focus, real-world experience, and a long-range vision to do it", says Jenny. It`s a balance that makes CKNet the Internet service of choice for businesses worldwide. They adopt a creative and flexible approach to accommodate individual requirements. They combine strategic insight, compelling interactive design and powerful technology expertise to create web solutions for a broad client base. The scope of what CKNet can offer its clients means that clients can focus on a simple web presence or a more complicated turnkey solution whereby all systems are fully integrated using the internet as a front-end.
Their approach is unique in that CKNet empowers the client to control or manage their own interactive strategies. All of their solutions are delivered to the client in a manner that puts them in control. A good example of this is their web development methodology: All web developments are delivered to clients with complete control of content, via a browser-based administration environment. CKNet builds partnerships with their clients. They take the time to understand the business, enabling them to deliver targeted solutions that work.
Their connectivity services addresses business needs to be effectively and securely connected to the Internet. Their Internet Services include Web authoring and hosting services focused to enhance company visibility worldwide. Furthermore, their information and e-commerce services enable organizations to experience high-level interaction with customers via the internet and to perform secure transactions.
Being a young company, with fresh ideas and the desire to put their clients` best foot forward on the web, they focus on solving real-world business problems using Internet technology. They are dedicated to delivering powerful Internet and Intranet solutions for businesses worldwide. CKNet offers comprehensive Internet services, highly competitive prices, ultra fast and super reliable networks and servers.
They enjoy a creative atmosphere that stimulates lateral thinking. All employees share in the company profits, a combination which enhances the levels of service to their clients. This horizontal, yet, functional structure within the company reduces the importance of individuals and stresses the performance of the company as a whole.
CKNet is a young, highly energised group of people that are driven by a natural passion for their jobs. The broad mix of personalities, and skills strengthens CKNet as a company. They haven`t just talked about dreams and possibilities - they`ve gone out and proved that anything can be done if you have the right attitude and thought process. It`s innovative thinking that creates new business. It`s innovation that creates success and opportunity.
CKNet specialise in business web site hosting, dial, e-commerce store setup, Microsoft SQL and MySQL database hosting, Active Server Pages, Flash, Java, Java Scripting, DHTML, HTML, Graphic Design, Java Applet, Visual Basic, XML and Crystal Report programming.
For additional information: Tel: (011) 802 0000 or email: info@cknet.co.za. Home Page: www.cknet.co.za.
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CKNet is an internet software developer and solution provider, an Internet Service Provider, and multimedia and 3D animation design and development provider. . CKNet is a Microsoft Certified Partner for Microsoft Solutions with offices in South Africa. Companies successfully using CKNet`s products include Anglo American Travel, Siemens, British Airways (SA, Africa, Far East, Middle East), Comair, Qantas Air (Singapore), South African Travel Centre (SA and Africa), Etravel, Ceta, 3M, Senofi Aventis, Piggs Peak, First Rand Group, Nedcor, American Express Travel, Card and Foreign Exchange, African Bank, Butterworths, SABS, Seekers Travel, Barry Ronge, Freitan (Tesuco), John and Kernick, Bowman Gillfillan, ACNielsen, and many more.
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