Each business requires different IT solutions depending on its operations and complexity. IOSAT Communication Services Zambia offers packages that include the whole range of professional services:
- Networks and computing systems design
- Remote support
- On-site hardware fault repair
- IT and integration solutions
- Data security and backup
- Server consolidation
- Migration and virtualisation
- Design and construction of telecommunication infrastructure
- Improvement and optimisation of existing infrastructure
- Software and hardware solutions
- Email services and spam filtering
- Cloud services
Service contracts offered
IOSAT is committed to short response time and professional service at the highest level of competency. The company has a support center which is always available together with on-site professional support. IOSAT also offers a 24/7 extended support "around the clock", if required. Service contracts have the following options:
- Retainer - A fixed cost agreement that provides comprehensive support and maintenance including all the available services. Retained customers are served at the highest priority and will receive the fastest response.
- Hours bank - Purchasing an agreed upon bank of support hours allows the customer to be serviced at any time on the basis of the lowest hourly labour cost. This service has a priority over the service call.
- Service call - This service contract involves a service without an agreement and subject to availability. Price is determined in accordance with the scope of work. A fee will be charged by the hour according to the price list.
IOSAT’s service approach
Preliminary mapping
A one-time activity performed before signing a service contract. As part of this process, IOSAT performs initial mapping of existing stations and equipment at the customer’s premises. The mapping is done for each site and includes accurate counting and labeling of all stations, network devices and servers. At the end of the process, they recommend which actions should be taken in order to ensure the quality and integrity of the computing network.
Installation of control and security components
In coordination with the customer, this company performs the necessary installations of security components (if needed) such as antivirus programs and firewalls, as well as monitoring and control software.
Ongoing maintenance
The maintenance activity includes maintenance of the servers, network devices and stations, as well as preventive maintenance and remote installation and upgrade of software. Maintenance includes all the steps required to locate and repair equipment failures, proactively and in response to the service call.