Omantel Launches Microsoft-based Unified Communication Solution

Omantel, Oman Telecommunications Company, the first telecommunications company which is the primary provider of internet services in the Sultanate of Oman will soon be offering unified communications (UC) solutions to its corporate customers.

The UC solutions make communications safer and easier among employees across and within organizations. Omantel plans to offer its UC solution services through Microsoft (News - Alert) Lync and Microsoft SharePoint and through the revamped Email Hosting service.

Engineer Adel al Awadhi, manager, Communication Solution at Omantel Business Unit said, “The UC solution is ideal for all businesses as it saves time and effort as it meets the needs of businesses in real time. 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.”

Omantel is offering its UC solutions through Microsoft Lync in two packages. The Basic Package is available for RO1.9 per user per month and the Ultimate package is available for RO 3.8 per user per month.

Adel al Awadhi adds, “Microsoft SharePoint 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. This solution helps in creating formal documents such as annual reports and contracts to gathering client information, and publishing internal announcements etc. 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.”

Omantel’s Unified Communication Solution through Microsoft SharePoint is available in 3 packages; the first package for 1 GB the second one for 3 GB and third 5GB package. The cost per package is RO 9.1 per month, for RO 12.8 per month and for RO 16.6 per month respectively.

Newly launched and enhanced email hosting service enables the businesses to do much more than sending and receiving E-mails. It provides them with new features such as tasks and communication lists, sharing appointments, calendars etc.