MicroWorld Technologies, developer of the world`s most advanced anti-virus and content security products, has opened its office in South Africa, the dark horse economy of the new millennium.
South Africa is the financial front-runner of Africa, with a gross domestic product four times that of its neighbouring countries and more than 25% of the entire continent`s GDP.
It leads the mineral production and industrial output of the region while producing over 50% of Africa`s electricity. Banking has been a strong sector for years, with the nation regularly featuring in the top 10 lists of the international banking statistics and ratings.
Even as its traditional bastions continue to grow from strength to strength, there are many new arenas where South Africa is making giant economical strides. The BPOs, both voice and non-voice contact centres, are competing with the best in the business, India. Last year saw a 40% growth for the industry and if trends are to be believed, this year looks well set for a better show. Besides, the ability to setup European language speaking call centres gives South Africa a unique position in that segment.
Information technology and the Internet have played the most significant role in establishing better standards in industrial production, engineering and service by streamlining operations and helping enterprises swiftly move up in the value chain. As the lifelines of these segments are defined in their ability to safeguard business continuity, information security naturally becomes a key concern for most South African firms.
Speaking on the occasion, Govind Rammurthy, CEO, MicroWorld Technologies, observed: "The flipside of the IT revolution, the fact that some African nations were made hiding places for the online crime syndicate flourishing in the underbelly of the Internet, didn`t make matters any better for the growing industries of the nation. Most business houses, particularly ISPs, were on a `trial and error` search for a comprehensive anti-virus and content security solution that will give them complete freedom from cyber threats."
That`s precisely why MicroWorld Technologies is fast becoming the most preferred partner in security, for enterprises small and big, across a spectrum of industries in South Africa. One of the largest ISPs in the country, @lantic Internet Services, has been a partner of MicroWorld Security Solutions for the last five years, with other partners like Core Networks and Camsoft too being added to the valued list along the way. MicroWorld`s other prestigious clients are Durban Electricity, Lesetho Revenue Authority and Lesetho Electoral Commission to name a few.
MicroWorld delivers security solutions eScan and MailScan, powered by its Virus Scanner that maintains the world`s fastest malware detection rate and largest virus database, unique MWL technology and proactive, heuristic algorithms employed in tackling unknown threats. Its content security is propelled by multiple filtering methods along with the world`s first and patent-pending technology called Non-Intrusive Learning Patterns (NILP).
MicroWorld Technologies South Africa is located at Vereeniging, Gauteng, headed by the Managing Director, Mornay Viljoen. The dynamic entrepreneur outlined MicroWorld`s plans for the future: "We have achieved remarkable business volumes in the ISP sector and we plan to push the envelope further. The fact that popular Web portals and magazines are regularly featuring security news and updates from MicroWorld, stands testimony to our growing recognition in the IT media and audience of the country. Of course, we are actively targeting industrial, BPO and banking segments as there is increased interest shown in our products from each of these quarters as well."
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