Muscat, March 3, 2013: Omantel, the pioneer integrated telecom service provider in the Sultanate, announced the launch of the Unified Communication Solution for its corporate customers through Microsoft SharePoint™ & Microsoft Lync™ as well as the revamped Email Hosting service. The Unified Communication solution enables corporate customers to enhance their business and ensure better communication among staff in a simple and secure manner.

Commenting on the launch, engineer Adel al Awadhi, Manager Communication Solution at Omantel Business Unit said "

This technology aims at making communication easier and safer between employees within and across organizations. Microsoft Lync provides state-of-the-art communications capabilities, including instant messaging, audio/video conferencing and a rich online meeting experience including web conferencing. One of the main benefits of Lync is that it assists organizations in increasing productivity through the varied collaborative tools it provides.

'The service is available in two packages, the first is the Basic package, and the second is the Ultimate package. The two packages provide instant messages, audio and video calls through the internet, desktop and file sharing. The basic package is available for RO1.9 per user per month and the ultimate package which includes audio and video conferencing is available for RO3.8 per user per month, he furthered

As for the Omantel Microsoft SharePoint™ Al Awadhi pointed out that " it is a unique service that enables staff within an organization to accurately and quickly respond with information that is gathered from different sources within the organization, making it easier for them to share, manage and gain access to important information, from creating formal documents such as annual reports and contracts to gathering client information, and publishing internal announcements, the possible uses of this creative solution are limitless. Moreover, the security features of SharePoint allow employees to work from more places and on more devices with a browser, while they're on the go.

'The Microsoft SharePoint service is available in 3 packages; the first provides 1 GB for RO9.1 per month. The second provides 3GB for RO12.8 per month as for the third package which provides 5GB goes for RO16.6 per month.

"Omantel's Unified Communication Solution for corporate customers is ideal for all businesses as it saves time and effort as well as ensures meeting the needs of businesses in real time. It also provides a platform for sharing ideas, experiences and assists organization in taking well-informed decisions" he concluded.

Omantel also launched the all new and enhanced email hosting service and revised package. The new service gives businesses a competitive business tool allowing them to do much more than sending and receiving E-mails, providing features such as sharing appointments, calendars, tasks and communication lists. It also enables users to benefit from the service through the desktop, web or mobile phones.

Omantel Business is the dedicated Unit providing advanced tailored solutions to meet needs of corporate and government customers. Our solutions include a full suite of telecom and hosting services, to connect your business to your customers and partners globally as well as locally. The solutions leverage a state of the art networks and systems. Our MPLS service is our first service to receive an ISO certification. We serve our corporate customers through a team of specialized Account Managers. For more information please visit www.omantel.om, send us an email business@omantel.com or call 24242888.

For more information, call
Mohammed al Salmi
Senior Corporate Communications Manager
Omantel
Tel 24244658 00968
Fax 24240110 00968
GSM 9879 9987 00968
Email: mohamed.salmi@omantel.om

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