Brian This is a great story.. Tuongee offline bro..:) Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad
On Aug 28, 2014, at 10:48 AM, Brian Munyao Longwe via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Did 11 years connecting Africa's cities, now working on connecting Africa's villages! I'm proud to be associated with this particular success story.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Volo <info@volobroadband.com> Date: Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 10:14 AM Subject: Volo's First Customer Goes Live in Less Than 12 Weeks! To: Brian Munyao <blongwe@gmail.com>
Volo's First Customer Launches Services in Less Than 12 Weeks! View this email in your browser
Dear Brian Munyao,
The Volo team is excited to announce that our first customer launched services within weeks of partnering with us – delivering affordable, high-speed Internet access to businesses and residences in Northern Uganda.
Backed by Volo’s software integration and expert network design, this new Internet Service Provider (ISP) – called Zoom Wireless – is up and running in less than 12 weeks and delivering the most affordable high-speed data service in Uganda. With Volo’s engagement, Zoom Wireless has designed and deployed a carrier-grade last mile WiFi network. This network is fiber-backed and integrated with the latest cloud-based management software, enabling Zoom Wireless to deploy it with 10 times less capital and equipment-related operating cost than traditional LTE networks.
Building on the success of Zoom Wireless, Volo is now ready to make our cloud-based ISP automation platform available in limited release and work with providers across Africa to demonstrate the speed and profitability that can be achieved with our system and expertise.
It’s been a busy two months since our last update and our momentum is building! You can read more about our updates below (as well as in TechLoy, oAfrica and TechMoran) and there’s much more to come. Please contact us if you'd like to know more.
Thank you for your support!
The Volo Team
Improving Productivity
Zoom Wireless parent company SINFA Uganda LTD also operates a microwork division where employees perform digital business process outsourcing that is 100% reliant on Internet access to download and upload data. Connected to the Zoom Wireless network in July as an early customer trial, the amount of microwork completed in one month was double their typical output. This boom in productivity meant they were able to not only perform more work but also employ more workers, increasing both revenue and job opportunities in this formerly war-torn region.
Meet Zoom Wireless
Powered by Volo, Zoom Wireless offers a range of high-speed fixed wireless service plans for corporate and small business/residential customers. These services include unlimited usage and symmetrical upload/download speeds backed by reliable local customer service and technical support. Customer response has been immediate with hotels, Internet cafes, restaurants and large NGO operations signing up quickly as soon as services were available and many more businesses contacting the sales team to learn more as word spreads.
Inside the NOC
The Volo-backed Zoom Wireless NOC (Network Operations Center) in Gulu is the nerve center of the newly installed network. From here, engineers monitor the health of the network, task field engineers with maintenance and customer installation tasks, and escalate issues to appropriate team members. The NOC is also equipped with automated monitoring and alerts to ensure network stability and quick response times from the skilled technical team. With our support, this new network is fast, reliable and designed to scale effectively. Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2014 Volo, All rights reserved. We've added you to our launch list because our team has worked with you at Volo or in the recent past.
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