Vodacom Business has announced that it will be including Microsoft’s Office 365 cloud tools in its business packages, targetting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).<\/p>\n
The bundle deal is exclusive to Vodacom, and will see Microsoft’s recently-launched cloud-based services being made available to businesses, bringing enterprise-class productivity and telecoms services on a more affordable, rental basis.<\/p>\n
Vodacom Business will begin selling Microsoft Office 365, as an addition to its range of existing connectivity products.<\/p>\n
Office 365 brings together Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Exchange Online, and Microsoft Lync Online in an regularly updated service, at a set monthly cost.<\/p>\n
“SMEs are the future of our economy. It is imperative that we provide them with the tools to compete with big business in a challenging marketplace where customers expect fast responses 24\/7,” said Chris Lazarus, managing executive at Vodacom Business services.<\/p>\n
“The combination of our offerings with Office 365 helps deliver the benefits of agility, productivity and flexibility. Furthermore, through Vodacom, customers will receive localised support from a provider they already know and trust.”<\/p>\n
Vodacom will be offering exclusive bundled deals at discounted pricing, and customers can get Office 365 free until 30 November 2012.<\/p>\n
Vodacom, which already provides end-to-end offerings, along with Office 365, will additionally provide the following benefits:<\/p>\n