Why Managed Hosted Hosted Solutions in the Cloud Are Critical to Their Survival

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1 Success on the fly Tap into real business efficiency with none of the infrastructure hassle D35252 Managed Hosted_v2b.indd 1

2 It s great to know that I can focus on broadening my business horizons not managing my IT systems. Managed Hosted Solutions In the Cloud It s time to spread your wings. Managed Hosted Solutions offer the use of powerful business infrastructure and software without costly upfront investment and maintenance costs. Now you don t have to buy, manage and maintain everything yourself. Regardless of your size or budget, you can enjoy corporate-grade solutions that are fully maintained, always updated, and reliably and consistently available. Our Managed Hosted Solutions give you freedom, simplicity and control. The freedom to use the software and services that your business needs as you need them The simplicity of not having to install, manage and constantly upgrade The control that having access to the latest business technology offers your business Let your business ambitions take flight 1 2 D35252 Managed Hosted_v2b.indd 2-3

3 Why Managed Hosted Solutions make perfect sense. Like all businesses, yours naturally wants the best infrastructure platform to operate on, and the most powerful and useful software to meet your business objectives. Too often these are simply out of reach they re too costly, or too complicated, or require too many internal resources to manage. Managed Hosted Solutions can solve these problems for you by providing affordable access to some of the very latest, most powerful and most popular business infrastructure services and software. The power of cloud computing It s about taking advantage of what in the cloud computing can offer. Before the advent of high-speed networking and the Internet, your business was pretty much stuck with what you could afford to buy and maintain yourself. The idea of sharing software and only paying for what you use, while someone else looks after the maintenance, was unheard of. In the cloud services makes this all possible. What you get are direct cost savings and reliable access to the most modern business solutions. You no longer have to worry about system incompatibilities, license renewals, incessant upgrades and making sure that the hardware keeps running. We do it all for you. We provide access to the software; we ve built the infrastructure. You get to use it. We host everything in our Data Center and give you on-demand access. We provide the infrastructure and software that you need, allowing you to tailor it to your specific business needs and then looking after it for you. So that you get the full benefit without the cost and effort. The security of Managed Hosted Solutions: A big concern, understandably, is that of security. When your infrastructure platform and software are hosted externally, you ll naturally want the assurance that your business systems and data are fully protected. That no one else can get access to your information. That everything is as safe as if it was on your own premises. We can give you that peace of mind. We ve built a secure data center that was designed from the ground up to incorporate the very latest in security technology. Physical, virtual and disaster protection Physical security systems include biometric access control, locked and cordonedoff server cages, and automated robot arm technology to prevent any human intervention in the handling of highly sensitive data disks. Virtual security is provided by very high-grade perimeter firewalling, so that any intrusion is blocked long before it gets anywhere near your own data. We employ some of the most expert specialists available to constantly monitor all threats, ready to neutralize them immediately. Your own access to your hosted services is protected by the highest commercially available grade of SSL encryption technology, to make sure that nothing can be intercepted. You are able to set your own access permissions, to finely control who in your business can access your various systems and information. You also enjoy the very latest in data loss protection. Regular backups ensure full disaster recovery, and the entire data center is ringed with fire control technology. State of the art redundant power supply systems take over in the event of loss of power, insulating you from the effects of power outages on your business continuity. You get full protection against intrusion and loss of information. We treat your data as if it were our own. Because, at the end of the day, we re only as good as our ability to completely protect the business services you entrust to us. The sky is the limit when you have infrastructure you can rely on! 3 4 D35252 Managed Hosted_v2b.indd 4-5

4 It s now safe to fly the nest Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) allows you to locate all your server, communication and information infrastructure off-site. This relieves you of having to spend vast amounts of money and dedicate valuable resources to managing, monitoring and maintaining it. Network infrastructure is key the backbone of cloud computing. We offer what one of the premium business-class infrastructures in the country. This includes a state-of-the-art data center comprising hardware, storage, backup, archiving and disaster recovery. This infrastructure gives you a wide choice of platforms (physical and virtual) in a variety of operating systems - on demand and always on. You no longer have to install and manage expensive on-site infrastructure. You can get all the capacity, technology, security and flexibility you need from us. We give you network power, excellent value, reliable service and constant innovation. that are required for the task. Now think what these resources could be doing for your business if they were liberated from this. Instead of purchasing, installing and constantly updating your hardware, software and systems and maintaining this expensive infrastructure, you ll save money, time, space and resources by letting us do all of this for you. While you enjoy full access to everything when you need it. It simply doesn t make sense anymore to take on all of this cost and responsibility when you don t have to. When you could be focusing on doing business instead. Efficiency on the go Think of all the time your business spends (or would have to spend) on maintaining your IT infrastructure. The number of people 4 Fast, always available access to my business systems is a non-negotiable. 5 6 D35252 Managed Hosted_v2b.indd 6-7

5 If a bank can keep my money safe In the Cloud no doubt I can trust the same technology to protect my business information! The advantages of using Infrastructure as a Service over traditional infrastructure Traditional infrastructure Requires significant upfront capital expenditure Takes time to plan, implement and deploy Infrastructure as a Service No upfront investment Immediate implementation and deployment Requires trained staff to manage, fix, upgrade and maintain Requires periodic upgrades, expansion, investment, maintenance and repair Requires your direct management Suffers downtime due to system incompatibilities, human error, power outages and the like Require insurance premiums for your premises No staff or resource requirements Always functional and automatically upgraded, scalable to your needs, and maintained by experts Simply login and work Always available Safely maintained in a state-of-the-art data center 7 8 D35252 Managed Hosted_v2b.indd 8-9

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7 Infrastructure as a Service Solution Our Infrastructure as a Service Solutions are based on the purpose-built platform that our Data Centers provide. Engineered for the highest possible reliability and fast network connectivity so that you can always access your services when you need them. These services are offered from our fully managed facilities with high fault tolerance and full redundancy able to support critical business data, applications, e-commerce transaction systems, websites and networking technology. We put all our resources and expertise at your disposal from 24/7/365 support and data management to back-up, disaster recovery, hardware monitoring and security management. They offer flexibility and scalability, allowing you to tailor the kind of infrastructure to meet your specific business needs. Simply, efficiently and cost-effectively. Let s have a look at the specific IaaS solutions that we can offer you and how your business can benefit from them Real value means no more unnecessary spending simply world-class efficiency that s managed on your behalf! A choice of hosting services that give you the freedom to control your own hosting environment. We understand that your business needs can change, so our managed hosting services offer you a wide choice and the flexibility to change your hosting set-up as you need to. Hosting solutions Vodacom Basic Web Hosting Vodacom Lodged Hosting Vodacom Leased Hosting Vodacom Virtual Hosting From highly cost-effective basic hosting to the full control of placing your own servers right on our network backbone, we can cater for everything from a small brochure website to complex high-end online business and e-commerce applications. Your online business applications reside on our high-speed network, so your users and customers enjoy fast performance D35252 Managed Hosted_v2b.indd 12-13

8 Managed Storage Cloud Archiving Vodacom Managed Storage is a highly scalable business storage solution that makes it simple for you to store your data off-site. It s fully secure and very cost-efficient. Reliable data storage is becoming increasingly important as more and more business information exists electronically. This presents an ever-growing challenge for businesses to manage data storage efficiently, securely and cost-effectively. Our Managed Storage solutions take this burden off your shoulders. You don t have to build your own data storage infrastructure, with associated software, hardware and resource costs. You don t have to constantly manage and maintain it. We will do all of these for you, and provide full support. It s also a highly flexible service, giving you the freedom to increase your storage capacity as you need it. It s that simple. Our Cloud Archiving solution provides you with further peace of mind where data can be stored for longer periods. Stale data will be moved to our cost effective Cloud Archiving solution for any length of time where it can still be retrieved when needed. Not only will this shorten your back-up window but also provide further cost savings. Cloud Back-up and Archiving solutions Vodacom Cloud Back-up Server Back-up Desktop/Laptop Back-up Vodacom Cloud Archiving Cloud Back-up Simple and reliable business data back-up something every business needs. But it can be costly, and it requires highly focused management and scheduling. Not to mention the resources to ensure it happens regularly. Wouldn t you rather just be focusing on your business? Alternatively, you can take the simple, more affordable route and take advantage of our Cloud Back-up and Archiving solutions. We ll look after it all for you. Get the reassurance that your business data is safely backed up and always accessible. Avoid the impact of data loss or disaster. We provide tailored back-up and storage solutions that you can rely on, at affordable prices More value, more control, more efficiency... all at lower costs D35252 Managed Hosted_v2b.indd 14-15

9 Software as a Service (SaaS): Take the weight off with full IT support. Everything you need to help your business take flight Buying, maintaining, upgrading and securing all the software that your business needs to operate optimally can get very expensive. Not to mention the time and human resources you have to devote to this. Large businesses and corporate often have to run entire IT departments for this purpose. And the best software to accomplish business objectives is often simply beyond the means of SMMEs. Against this background, Software as a Service makes perfect sense. Large companies can get all the advantages of powerful enterprise software without the huge expense of buying and maintaining it themselves. SMMEs are able to afford to use powerful software that would otherwise be out of reach. We ve bought and installed the software. We maintain and manage it. We renew the licenses, do the upgrades and ensure that it s fully secured. You simply lease it from us at an affordable monthly fee, gaining the full power as if it was your own. It gives you the freedom of choosing the best software that your business needs, and being able to access it from anywhere. Simple and under your control. We provide the software, the infrastructure and the support D35252 Managed Hosted_v2b.indd 16-17

10 Hosted Mail and Messaging Services Our hosted mail and messaging solutions give your business control over its communications. From Microsoft enterprise software suites to basic hosted and anti-spam protection, we can cater for all sizes of companies. You can run your entire business and other collaboration services off our platform. The freedom to choose is yours. You have full administrative control over your and messaging services. You ll save on hardware costs as we supply all the servers and hard drives. You won t have to pay for the software. And, because they re fully managed services, you won t have to manage and maintain them yourself. Your and messaging is protected by high-level security. The hosted software runs in our ultra-secure Data Center, and the highest commercial security encryption protects the transmission when you send and receive. You can run a Hosted Exchange and SharePoint on our infrastructure to serve large numbers of users. Whatever your size, your business can get the exact type of and messaging solution it needs. One that runs efficiently, is fully secured and supported and that is very cost-effective. Managed Mail and Messaging Solutions Microsoft Hosted Exchange Hosted Lync Hosted SharePoint Security Solutions Streamlined protection There s no need to tell you that one of the biggest challenges facing businesses in the digital age is security. This has many facets. It s about ensuring that your is protected from viruses that can infect your computers, protecting your network from intrusion, making sure your website can t be hacked and controlling the kinds of content that can be accessed using your Internet connection. This can become a very demanding, fulltime occupation that distracts resources and costs money. So why not let us look after it for you. We have very experienced security experts at your disposal, who can tailor and manage the kind of security solutions your business needs. Whether you re a large-scale enterprise or and SMME. Perimeter Security Our solution features a BlackBerry enterprise server for the integration of your business s, allowing your workforce the freedom to operate without location limitations. Our Perimeter Security solutions offer you comprehensive firewall security and protection against intrusion for your networks and online applications. It s a fully managed service that gives you the maximum protection where it counts the most before an intrusion attempt can get anywhere near your network. We combine firewalling with an intrusion prevention service, creating a protective layer around your network. You can tailor this protection around your business rules, so that it s easy for those who have permission to access the portions of your network that they need to use, while excluding others. It can also give your customers open access to the areas that allow them to do business with you, while protecting sensitive data from exposure. We can also offer your business comprehensive web content filtering solutions, so that you can control employee web access. This reduces time wastage and saves you money on bandwidth costs. Perimeter Security Solutions Vodacom Perimeter Firewall and IPS DMZ Vodacom Web Content Filtering Vodacom Network Anti-Virus Data continuity is crucial to business success D35252 Managed Hosted_v2b.indd 18-19

11 and affordable Managed Hosted Solutions that are sure Vodacom Group Vodacom and the Vodacom logos are trademarks of the Vodafone Group. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. While Vodacom makes every effort to ensure that the enclosed information is correct at time of print, Vodacom cannot be held responsible for any cost, loss and/or damage that may arise as a result of misprints, incorrect information and/or any changes. E&OE (Errors and Omissions Excepted). DATE ISSUED: June 2013 D35252 Managed Hosted_v2b.indd 20