Celcom to play bigger role in enterprise segment

Published: 2010/05/28

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CELCOM Axiata Bhd foresees good growth in its enterprise segment with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with SME Corp Malaysia to promote a range of customised wireless products and services to its members.

To date, there are about 40,000 SMEs registered under the agency.



"The enterprise segment alone contributes more than 10 per cent to our revenue. We can grow it bigger as the machine-to-machine segment in Malaysia has yet to progress compared with other countries," Celcom Axiata chief executive officer Datuk Seri Shazalli Ramly said.



Celcom, he said aims to play a major role in the country's enterprise sector as the segment is far behind than countries like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.




"We also hope to grow the sector as quickly as possible to contribute naturally to our total numbers," he said after the signing ceremony.



The ceremony was witnessed by the Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.



The objective of the MOU was to establish the common desired economy operation in Malaysia and to help the SME community close their communication technology gaps.



Shazalli said this is where Celcom fits in providing SMEs with the best business solutions and services, and at affordable prices.



Meanwhile chairman of SME Corp Datuk Ir Dr Mohamed Al Amin Abdul Majid said through this private sector collaboration, the communication advantage that had long been held by the bigger players within the industry is now made available to SMEs.



"One of the effects of e-commerce is the leveling of strength among competitors, as smaller companies are able to compete with larger firms in terms of quality and access ibility," he said. - Bernama



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