Author: Vodacom
Vodacom Business is now certified as a Microsoft Teams Operator Connect partner in South Africa. This enables the brand to launch Vodacom Operator Connect, which offers a more programmatic approach to provisioning, managing, supporting and billing Microsoft Teams services. The service essentially allows enterprises to use their chosen telecommunications provider to power Teams calling. Customers benefit from a more streamlined process – making it easier to select their operator of choice, provision numbers and manage their environment, all from the familiar Teams Admin portal. In addition, Vodacom Operator Connect enables Microsoft Teams users to save on their monthly fixed voice…
October marks one year since the launch of our South African super app, VodaPay – the one app for everything and anything. In celebration of this important milestone, we will be giving away a share of R1 million to 20 lucky winners between the 10 and 31 October 2022. Each individual stands a chance to win R50,000 as a cash prize that will be paid into the winners VodaPay Wallet. This is a great opportunity to show appreciation to all our existing customers for being a part of the journey with us so far. Not only are we giving away…
Vodacom pioneered the launch of the e-School portal in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in 2014, and the goal was to design a platform to provide access to curriculum-aligned content on a smart device at no cost. This was in line with the technology company’s belief in using technology to enable societal change by partnering with government and other organisations to ensure quality digital education for all learners. “We developed the e-School platform as part of Vodacom’s ongoing drive to help provide information and communication technology (ICT) tools and internet connectivity to underserved communities. By providing access…
When Vodacom pioneered the launch of the e-School portal in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in 2014, the goal was to design a platform to provide access to curriculum-aligned content on a smart device at no cost. This was in line with the technology company’s belief in using technology to enable societal change by partnering with government and other organisations to ensure quality digital education for all learners. “We developed the e-School platform as part of Vodacom’s ongoing drive to help provide information and communication technology (ICT) tools and internet connectivity to underserved communities. By providing access…
Almost 90% of enterprises have adopted cloud strategies in some form to reduce costs, become more agile, increase cybersecurity and innovate faster. To support the migration of businesses to the cloud, Vodacom Business has achieved the status of the first Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect Service Delivery Program partner in South Africa. Following a rigorous validation process, Vodacom Business is now authorized to supply AWS Direct Connect Hosted Connections with capacities greater than 500Mbps. This means that Vodacom Business can now provide specialised technical proficiency and successful delivery of AWS Direct Connect services to all its enterprise clients. “AWS…
This year has been unlike any we have experienced before, as we have had to adapt our routines and habits, and adjust to a new way of life, mostly from the safe confines of our homes. From the rise of e-commerce to the Zoom boom, from Friday quiz nights on Houseparty to classrooms of virtual learners – we would not have been able to continue working, learning, socialising, and shopping in 2020 without connectivity at home. As we approach a new year, this online lifestyle – integrating work, home and play – remains a reality, leaving little to no room…
With each passing day, the way we work, shop, learn and socialise continues to change. In a mere six months, we have formed new habits and new routines all from the comfort of home. This has of course included new ways to remain entertained, work and study. We have seen a Zoom boom as we replaced virtual meetings with boardroom gatherings and according to the Consumer Pulse Survey, South Africa’s lockdown has spurred consumers towards the country’s burgeoning e-commerce sector. So now what? As we move towards hybrid working models, the integration of home and workplace will remain a reality…
Vodacom has teamed up with Amazon to offer eligible customers 6 months of Amazon Prime Video. All existing and upgrading contract Vodacom customers can enjoy 6 months of Amazon Prime Video on Vodacom. The launch offer is also available to prepaid and top-up customers who have spent a minimum of R150 with the operator in the last 30 days. Vodacom customers will be able to enjoy movies, TV shows and popular Amazon Originals like Upload, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys, The Grand Tour, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Carnival Row and Good Omens. Customers can watch Prime Video on up…
Vodacom Business has become the first telecommunications operator in Africa to achieve the prestigious MEF3.0 SD-WAN certification. This certification enables providers to confirm that their solutions comply with the highest industry standards for performance, assurance, and agility. “The MEF3.0 certification underscores Vodacom Business’s commitment to being a technology and standards leader which improves the quality, management and interoperability of Ethernet and IP services for all our clients across the continent. The accolade highlights that indeed Vodacom Business offers best in class SD-WAN service offerings”, says Marten Scheffer, Managing Executive for Enterprise Technology and FTTX at Vodacom Business. “MEF congratulates Vodacom…