Vodacom Business has been awarded a multimillion-rand contract by Southern Sun Hotels to manage its wide area network.
The contract, for an undisclosed amount, will run over a 36-month period and include the multiple protocol labelling switch for 58 sites over fibre, microwave, satellite and WiMax networks.
Vodacom's deal with Southern Sun follows a selection process by the hotel group to identify the technology provider that would address its business needs.
“We wanted a true converged service provider, able to offer flexible and scalable solutions to meet both the needs of our guest Internet technology services, as well as our own unique corporate requirements,” says Sandi Macfie, Southern Sun's IT director.
“Vodacom Business afforded us the best blend of next-generation converged mobile services and infrastructure that can be used over our entire network without relying on other service providers,” adds Macfie.
Steven Hayward, executive director of Vodacom Business, says the unit is progressing well in a heavily contested market. “When Vodacom Business was launched in 2008, the objective was to lead with a converged solutions strategy in the marketplace,” he explains.
wireless or mobile connectivity through ADSL, WiMax or 3G, as well as voice calling plans and e-mail solutions”.
“Our broadband Internet access products, hosting solutions and WiFi hotspots are well suited to the needs of hotels and B&Bs. We are looking forward to a great partnership in servicing Southern Sun Hotels,” says Hayward.
Southern Sun Hotels has 84 hotels, with 13 841 rooms, and three new hotels coming on stream in April.
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