In line with acquiring major new software distributorships, ICL has launched a Solutions Business Unit. The unit will market the newly acquired KVS Enterprise Vault e-mail archiving software, Meridio document and records management product and WebAsset, ICL`s locally developed asset management product.
Newly appointed business unit manager Kethan Parbhoo said the division will sell and market the products through the channel. ICL has appointed a select number of resellers who will focus on specific vertical markets and regions, and work in partnership with ICL, adding value.
"In terms of the new ECT Act, both Meridio and KVS Enterprise Vault will enable ICL to assist companies in meeting the legal requirements for the archiving of e-mail, documents and records," explained Parbhoo.
Chief technology officer Mike Ross said all three products represent the best available solutions in their specific markets.
"We have already been successful in providing customers with significant cost benefits in our Microsoft Solution division. The division has successfully provided Microsoft licensing services, support and consultancy on products such as Microsoft Exchange, SQL, XP, Windows 2000 and NT. Now the KVS, Meridio and WebAsset solutions will provide the potential for significant growth in this division," he explained.
"KVS is the global market leader in email archiving and has the largest customer base with more than a million licences sold. KVS`s Enterprise Vault is already recognised as the only logical choice for e-mail archiving on the Microsoft platform. It enables companies to efficiently protect and access unstructured corporate information while retaining its relevant context," Ross explained.
Meridio, a document and record management engine, is particularly suitable for underpinning e-government and e-business systems. Meridio acts as a secure repository for as many electronic documents and as many types as required across the enterprise.
"Over the last three years Meridio has emerged to become one of the industry leaders in document and records management winning the Document Management Project of the year award in 2000, the Document Management Product of the year award for its Integrated Electronic Records Management software product, Meridio RM in 2001 and in 2002 was awarded the IM2002 award for Document Management product of the year," added Pharboo.
"Meridio comprises many flexible and powerful mechanisms for indexing and locating information. It supports access to information via diverse channels and from other line-of-business applications, all subject to secure access controls," he explained.
"WebAsset is an asset management solution developed by ICL that will track any asset," he explained. "WebAsset provides a simple method for asset accounting across all types of equipment from tables and chairs to IT equipment. It simplifies financing and auditing procedures and is less time-consuming for asset value verification," added Ross.
WebAsset is based on a Microsoft platform consisting of SQL, IIS and is accessed via a Web browser.
The software has now been extended to cover other business environments. It can now be used to track any type of movable or immovable asset.
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KVS is a leading provider of content archiving software for alleviating the pains, pressures and risk companies feel consequentially from the explosive growth of information in messaging and collaborative systems. From legal/regulatory compliance and risk mitigation to infrastructure and migration challenges, KVS brings industrial strength to e-mail and collaboration systems by delivering content archiving solutions that protect and prevent a company`s intellectual capital from becoming lost or dormant. The company`s flagship product, Enterprise Vault reduces storage costs, simplifies the management of and enables the discovery of content held within Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint Portal Server environments.
KVS is an international software company with offices in the UK, US, Benelux, France, Germany, and Australia. Further details can be found at www.kvsinc.com. KVS - Store... Manage... Discover.
Meridio
Meridio develops and supplies content and records management software to help organisations provide more effective services to their end-customers. Meridio`s enterprise-scale document and records management engine is particularly suitable for underpinning mission-critical e-business and e-commerce systems. Meridio`s award-winning software is installed in major organisations across Europe and Japan in government and major companies in the financial services, utilities and manufacturing sectors.
Website: www.meridio.com
ICL
ICL South Africa has been operating in SA since 1911 and has undergone constant change in line with industry and market developments.
ICL South Africa is part of the global IT services and solutions company Fujitsu Services Plc which is wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Japan the third largest IT company in the world, with annual revenues of $38 billion and over 35 000 employees.
ICL South Africa has moved from being predominantly hardware focused to becoming an IT services and integration specialist, combining its in-house expertise with selected partners from the whole spectrum of the IT industry.
Headquartered in Johannesburg, ICL SA has offices in Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
Website: www.iclafrica.com
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