Preserv8, a hosted Web 2.0 electronic mail archiving and backup solution, developed by Integr8 IS, an associate of the Integr8 IT Group and specialised information solutions and development business entity, has captured the interest of commercial enterprises in global markets.
The solution is a managed software as a service (SaaS) offering and is designed to address challenges faced by companies in having to comply with legislation governing electronic mail management.
These laws include the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECT Act), the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communications-Related Information Act (Interception Act) as well as the King II Report.
Developers of the solution say it has gone a long way to strengthen South Africa`s profile as far as the manufacture and supply of next-generation business software is concerned.
"We have been approached by companies in Europe and in the United States that are eager for us to formally present the Preserv8 solution," confirms Deon Robertson, CEO of Integr8 IS, the specialised information solutions and development business entity, associated with the Integr8 Group.
Robertson acknowledges these global markets have an advantage over local counterparts in that they have reached a higher level of maturity in terms of records compliance.
"This is really what makes the recognition even sweeter. The release of this solution has occurred at a time when global players are beginning to import locally-developed technology and infrastructure," he adds.
"It has also entered the domestic market during a key phase of local compliance development and focus for businesses. Another advantage of the product is that it is geared for the current market trend towards outsourcing to a managed services provider to alleviate pressure in terms of lead-time and skills, on and cost of management resources."
As its name implies, Preserv8 preserves and stores all e-mails for the client in a tamper-proof encrypted format in a secure data vault. Each item contains a full-trace dataset of forensic information, including proof of delivery to facilitate non-repudiation.
"One of the main benefits to the Preserv8 solution is the fact that it is a full managed service and therefore requires no capital outlay on the part of the customer," adds Robertson. "It is a complete time-lined archive of all e-mail communication. The user friendly Web interface provides full business continuity, anywhere access for instant archive searching, mail retrieval and enterprise-wide communications management.
"Clients maintain complete operational control of their e-mail archive and no longer require enormous investments in hardware, storage, software, maintenance and internal skills. The solution provides clients with a trusted service that abstracts the complexity linked to traditional e-mail archiving systems," he continues.
Members of Integr8 IS are preparing to present to parties in Europe and the US in the next few weeks and are confident the solution will make an even greater impression than it has done until now.
"Investors want to see how the solution works. They do not want to go on somebody`s word alone - there needs to be a practical demonstration of the value the solution brings to an organisation or company. We look forward to advancing this local innovation and applying it to foreign markets," adds Robertson.
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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 United States of America 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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