Internet Solutions (IS), a leading converged communications service provider, has announced the release of corporate Internet data bundles over the MTN network.
This extends the existing HSDPA offering based on the Vodacom network which was released last year. These data bundles are aimed at, and built for, companies only.
Solutions designed for corporate consumers/employees have allowed companies to reduce the risk normally associated with Internet data bundles, due to the introduction of comprehensive user management tools, data aggregation and lower out-of-bundle rates.
Brett Steingo, General Manager for Mobile Solutions at IS, says: "In the last few months, we have seen some movement in prices on data from both Vodacom and MTN. For the first time, however, recent movements have seen MTN lower their rates while Vodacom rates simultaneously increased. The result has made it attractive for us to offer MTN corporate HSDPA solutions in line with our already very successful Vodacom model. Even though we expect to continue growing our existing Vodacom subscribers organically and through new deals, we also expect that at least 30% of new clients will take up the MTN offerings."
Internet Solutions believes that there are small but real differences between Vodacom and MTN's data networks in terms of speed and coverage. Companies or users can, therefore, identify the geographical strengths of each network in areas relevant to them. As a result, IS believes it will be beneficial to be able to offer both networks using a single management platform and aggregated data across both networks.
"As an independent provider with access to both Vodacom and MTN services, Internet Solutions has the advantage of being able to advise on the best network to use in order to meet specific client requirements. Most large clients require at least some users on each network. IS significantly simplifies the management of these users and provides data aggregation across both operators. This level of integration is entirely unique to IS and the offering is completed by the release of MTN-based data bundles," concludes Steingo.
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Internet Solutions (IS) is Africa's leading New Age Telco, offering end-to-end converged communication solutions to our clients. The people at IS are passionate about constantly innovating and delivering solutions and services that are relevant and critical to their customers. These services are built on a world-class, secure, resilient infrastructure, delivered according to global best practices and effected in partnership with the world's leading technology vendors. It is through these services and solutions that IS creates a competitive edge for its customers' communication needs, and promotes sustainable business growth.
The business was founded in 1992 on the principle of developing a robust infrastructure in order for corporates and other organisations to communicate. Since then, IS has established itself as a leader in this space, attracting over 80% of South Africa's top businesses as clients. From listed companies to non-governmental organisations, local and national government and smaller companies, IS is enabling and evolving communications to meet the business needs of thousands of customers.
The company enjoys partnerships with major global players such as Cisco and Microsoft and holds Microsoft Gold Certification in the Hosting specialisation for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration (Hosted Exchange and SharePoint) and Managed Hosting Solutions - the first South African company to achieve this accreditation and was the first company outside of the US to be certified as a Cisco Managed Security Service Provider.
Today the company enjoys a leadership position as it delivers services, including hosting, access, security solutions, virtual private network, mobile solutions, VOIS, African solutions, broadband, and application services. Recent growth in the African economy has resulted in IS spreading its services across all parts of the continent as clients demand reliable and robust networking connectivity in the African market.
For more, visit us at www.is.co.za.
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