Powertech IST, Omnix Software form sub-Saharan Africa network partnership

Details: Category: Service Management; 15 December 2008; 6869 views

Omnix Software, which supplies project automation software solutions for telecommunications infrastructure management, and Powertech IST have entered into a mobile telecommunications partnership aimed at improving network efficiency across sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership was launched at the pan-African telecommunications summit, AfricaCOM, recently held in Cape Town.
Omnix's core business focus areas include project and programme organisation, site and estate management, and resource planning and allocation, as well as delivery and operation solutions for mobile and fixed line operators. Key benefits of the Omnix solution include "shortened installation deployments, improved asset tracking and inventory management, as well as increased productivity."
William Tickner, Omnix Software CEO, commented: "Omnix has been active in the African market for some time now and we count Vodacom, Zain-Celtel and MTN among our customers. In view of its high profile in the African market, we are very pleased that Powertech IST has taken the decision to invest in making Omnix the solution of choice for all African mobile operators seeking to automate project management activities and exert greater control over network assets."
The decision to partner with Omnix Software was partly due to Powertech IST's existing association with Omnix sister company Clarity. The two companies' product lines being complementary, the potential for "a single source pioneering African mobile operator process automation solution became evident."
"Powertech IST is very excited about being the Value Added Reseller for Omnix in sub-Saharan Africa," says Henk Bredell, OSS Divisional Manager. "This essentially means that IST will drive the development of the market for Omnix in the region, as well as build a local presence and skills base. Omnix is adding yet another product to its portfolio and IST is looking forward to developing the African customer base for them."
* Omnix Software Ltd (Omnix) is a UK-based provider of project automation software solutions for telecom infrastructure management. It has developed a global customer base in over 30 countries. The platform from Omnix is a system delivering a more efficient telecoms network via four core solution packs: Network Programme Logistics, Network Asset Tracking, Network Estates Management and Network Asset Maintenance. Founded in 1998, customers include major mobile network providers Vodafone, Orange, O2/Telefonica, Millicom, Zain (Celtel) and Mobilkom.

** Powertech IST Data provides complete business solutions in strategic asset management for enterprise and IT assets, mobile workforce management, geographic information management systems and energy trading and OSS. With 15 years of experience, IST Data provides solutions to utilities, telecoms (fixed or mobile), oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, financial, technology and government at all levels.

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