Cutting Edge Infrastructure at MTN Ghana

KalSoft and MTN Ghana are working together to build a state-of-the- art Infrastructure in the IT division. The project will involve the designing and implementation of World class IT software’s and services on site at MTN Ghana.

KalSoft, an Infrastructure and Information Worker Consultant and MTN will work together to introduce World class IT software and services. Some of the services include: Microsoft Virtualization, Exchange 2007, Identity Cycle Manager 2007, ILM 2007, MOSS 2007, SCCM 2007 and SCOM 2007 and the Office Sharepoint Server 2007.

The IT Infrastructure Senior Manager at MTN Ghana Mr. Srinivas Rao said, – “The future Enterprise Architecture design and plan for MTN Ghana is to be a dynamic IT Operation and a profit center for the operation rather than a simple cost center. To become a dynamic IT operation, we have to bring into use the latest and newest IT products to enable us lead the African ICT trends”.

The introduction of Microsoft Virtualization will bring numerous benefits to MTN Ghana. Virtualization is a transformational technology that will help MTN create IT systems that are not only highly efficient and cost effective, but that have the self-awareness to adapt automatically and instantly to deliver the capabilities needed as business conditions change. Virtualization will also help MTN Ghana provide the resources the people need at a moment's notice thereby making the MTN Ghana organization more agile.

With the introduction of Exchange 2007, MTN Ghana will be able to lower costs and provide easy access to e-mails, voice mails, calendar, and contacts from virtually anywhere and anytime. It also provides an enterprise-class mobile messaging that’s better than ever. Exchange 2007 empower employees with unified messaging, provides comprehensive protection from spam, viruses and phishing attacks. The service also enables users to take advantage of powerful web access. It also boosts administrator productivity with new tools and enables users to experience ease of deployment and management.

The project will also introduce the use of the Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM) 2007. The ILM will enable MTN Ghana to reduce the cost of managing the identity and access life cycle by providing a single view of a user's identity across the heterogeneous enterprise and through the automation of common tasks. ILM 2007 will simplify the process of matching and managing identity records from disparate data repositories, and prevent anomalies (manage records of employees who have left the organization). ILM 2007 provides IT with a policy framework to control and track the identity and access data that helps manage compliance. It also includes self-help tools for end users, enabling IT to improve efficiency by securely delegating many tasks to end users.

MTN Ghana will also use Office SharePoint Server 2007 to facilitate collaboration, provide content management features, implement business processes and supply access to information that is essential to organizational goals and processes.
With the introduction of System Center Configuration Manager 2007, MTN Ghana will be able to comprehensively assess, deploy, and update their servers, clients, and devices across physical, virtual, distributed, and mobile environments. MTN Ghana also chose System Center Operations Manager 2007 because it is the end-to-end service-management product that is the best choice for Windows. It works seamlessly with Microsoft software and applications, helping organizations increase efficiency while enabling greater control of the IT environment.
These investments in MTN’s infrastructure prove MTN’s commitment to being the market leader in providing superior services to its customers.

About Kalsoft
KalSoft is a well known name in the IT Industry that has been synonymous with excellence and agility. The company has won many awards and accolades over the past few years that have paved a pathway for it as one of the best IT Solutions Provider in the region. Being a Gold Certified Partner with 13 competences under its umbrella, KalSoft has emerged as one of the leaders in the IT arena. For further information, visit www.ekalsoft.com

About MTN Ghana
MTN Ghana is the market leader in the increasingly competitive mobile telecommunications industry in Ghana offering cellular network access and business solutions. Scancom Limited joined the MTN Group through its acquisition of Investcom (Areeba) during 2006 and re-branded to MTN Ghana on 2 August 2007. MTN Ghana has committed itself to delivering a wealth of experience and innovation in the telecommunications industry and seeks to further enrich Ghana’s telecommunications market. MTN Ghana has been awarded the Marketing Oriented Company for the Year 2007 and the company’s on air advertisement was also adjudged the TV Advert of the Year, 2007. For further information, visit www.mtn.com.gh