VSNL ties up with Microsoft to launch ReadyAccess

Mumbai, Mar 13 (UNI) Tata Group's Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) in collaboration with software behemoth Microsoft today launched 'ReadyAccess' Business Messaging&Collaboration Services.

''Targeted towards the rapidly growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) market in India, this service provides secure, enterprise grade messaging capabilities with quick and easy deployment on a pay per use basis, without the need for high up-front capital investments. The service also eliminates ongoing operational, management and administration costs, and safeguards against technology changes and obsolescence. Using this service, customers are able to securely exchange conventional email and files, as well as share calendars and task lists and Windows Mobile Access, making it a truly collaborative experience,'' VSNL's VP Abid Qadiri explained.

''Messaging is the most critical and widely used business application across all customer segments today. Enterprises are facing the increasing challenges of maintaining consistent service levels, reducing costs of ownership, managing stringent compliance requirements and the pressures of consolidation and optimization of their infrastructure as well as their resources. VSNL is the first global provider to associate with Microsoft to bring this essential service to the emerging SME market in India,'' Microsoft's Director Jacques Bablon here said.

ReadyAccess delivers an SLA driven, efficient and professional grade business messaging service, backed by Microsoft and VSNL's world-class infrastructure and hosting capabilities, He added.

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