Samsung KNOX offers enterprise customers secure Android platform

Samsung Electronics South Africa, a leader in digital media and convergence technologies, is pleased to announce the launch of the Samsung KNOX Partner Programme, designed for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), distributors and resellers to meet the unique needs in developing secure, innovative solutions for enterprises.

Samsung launched KNOX in Barcelona earlier this year as an enterprise-ready Secure Android Platform, powering new Samsung GALAXY devices. KNOX is designed to systematically fortify Android by leveraging the hardware and provide the highest level of security. KNOX resolves the two major enterprise mobility concerns for customers namely security and manageability, in addition to addressing the requirement to seamlessly separate work and play.

The Samsung KNOX Partner Programme creates vast opportunities for distributors, resellers and ISVs to deliver sustained value to their customers.

“The local availability of the Samsung KNOX Partner Programme will offer great benefits to enterprise customers. With the introduction of Samsung KNOX, Android devices can now be deployed for enterprise usage, ensuring the highest level of platform security and information protection,” said Paulo Ferreira, Head of Enterprise Mobility, Samsung South Africa.

The programme offers the following key benefits to resellers, carriers and mobile device managers (MDMs) :

• Quick and easy ramp to sales via a Partner Portal with assets, resources and training that allows partners to be up, running and selling to support Samsung devices; 
• Deal registration and quick trial programmes for customers to enhance margins and protect market development for the partners registering deals;
• Broad support for many MDMs allowing resellers to partner and sell either a holistic device solution for the enterprise that today does not have an MDM installed, or support for what is already installed;
• Enhanced support options allow partners to sign up, to take first line or first and second line of support;

source: www.biztechafrica.com

MTN bringing e-commerce services to African market

MTN has partnered with Rocket Internet and Millicom International Cellular to develop internet businesses in Africa through Africa Internet Holding (AIH), an exclusive vehicle to develop e-commerce businesses across the continent. MTN, Millicom and Rocket Internet will each become 33.3% shareholders in AIH.

Commenting on the transaction, Sifiso Dabengwa, MTN Group President and CEO, said: “We are excited to engage in a strategic partnership with Rocket Internet and Millicom to develop online ventures across the fast growing internet markets of Africa. Rocket Internet’s proven successful track record, coupled with Millicom and MTN’s leading mobile telecommunications position, will allow the partnership to capture the growth potential of the digital media space across our footprint in the region”.

Founded in 2012 as a joint venture between Rocket Internet and Millicom International Cellular, AIH is a leading internet group in Africa, with presence in 13 countries on the continent, including South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana. The company has developed several successful e-commerce ventures in the last 18 months, including Jumia, Zando, Kaymu, Jovago, Lamudi, Carmudi, Easytaxi and Hellofood.

Commenting on the agreement today, Millicom President and CEO, Hans-Holger Albrecht said:

“We are pleased to welcome MTN as a strategic partner to accelerate the growth of our online alliance in Africa. It is a significant vote of confidence in its future. Between us we have more than 220 million mobile customers in the continent with very limited overlap. MTN is the leader in Nigeria and South Africa, the largest markets for AIH currently, while Millicom contributes through its leading positions in our markets, combined with one of the most innovative product offerings.”

The investment in AIH is in line with MTN’s strategy of bringing the digital world to customers, adapting to their rapidly changing needs and delivering a consistent end-to-end user experience. The partnership brings together Rocket Internet’s expertise in developing successful global internet business models, and Millicom and MTN’s leadership position and unique knowledge of the local telecom markets.

source: www.spyghana.com