SPACE 95 celebrates 10-year anniversary |22 August 2005
The company started off 10 years ago as primarily the recognised resellers of computer hardware. Today, SPACE 95 has shifted its focus to providing complete information system (IT) solutions to clients ranging from small private businesses, to large government organisations and as well as luxury 5-star hotel establishments. Ten years ago public sector business made up over 50% of the company’s revenue, but today the company has acquired a big share of the private market, especially in the high-end hospitality industry. SPACE 95 has expanded rapidly and centred its activities towards innovation and growth by working on projects in an avant-garde fashion. SPACE 95 aims to remain the foremost Information Technology company in the Seychelles with strong accent on customer service as well as unmatched pre- and post-sales support.
Sales & Marketing manager Jaya Nair says that the company’s mission statement is “To provide reliable world-class products, value-added services and systems to our customers. SPACE 95 aims to be a leader in the provision of leading edge technology, while meeting the communication challenges of the century and beyond.”
Prime activities of SPACE 95
SPACE 95 specializes in delivering a unique blend of technology expertise and business information systems services across multiple industries. SPACE 95 is a recognized leader in office equipment support & sales, enterprise applications, advanced network computing, telecommunications, IT strategy and transformation, education and training.
Services provided by SPACE 95 include:
- Product sales
- Network installation and support
- Fibre Optics network installation
- Technical support
- Implementation of Hospitality Management Systems
- Maintenance contracts
- System support
- Software support
- Custom Application Development
- Internet / Web Hosting
- Web Page development
- IT-related training
- Telecommunication & Electrical services & consultations
- Maintenance & Support
Vision of SPACE 95
SPACE 95 are the architects and builders of business solutions. Leading organizations turn to us for vision, project management, complex business, and technology integration - a complete solution. We value our customers and business partners, by providing commitment to their needs and focus on performance and quality. We build upon our strengths and enhance our services to become competitive.
Major achievements
SPACE 95 laid the groundwork and put together a number of large projects in the country including both the local Internet Service providers and the Electronic Government Project consisting of a fibre back-bone linking all the government offices in Victoria.
Soon after the company was born in August 1995, the company launched Windows 95 in the local market during the same month it was being launched world-wide.
During the years, the company has been appointed as authorised business partners for various leading IT companies including Dell, Microsoft, APC, Epson, Micros-Fidelio, IBM and Ricoh.
In September 1996, SPACE 95 laid all foundation work for setting up the first Internet Service Provider in Seychelles and invited two other IT companies in the local industry to join in and launch as a consortium. Internet in Seychelles was launched in September 1996.
A Software Development Division was then established to design and develop software solution for the local as well as overseas market. During the same year SPACE 95 started development on the first phase of the Electronic Government Project. A fibre back-bone was laid inter-linking all government offices in Victoria. A Training Centre was set up to provide a wide variety of trainings including courses and exams in becoming a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. SPACE 95 has a number of MCSE ( Microsoft Certified System Engineer) in the company and consequently has been appointed an authorised Microsoft Certified Solution Provider.
In December 1999, whilst awaiting the ticking of the clock to greet the new millennium, SPACE 95 took part in the Millennium Technology Exhibition at the ICCS. A number of new technologies were on display and were being demoed by spectators. Technologies included Wireless network solutions, web cameras, video conferencing, OCR & Digital imaging, Video on demand solutions & MP3 players.
SPACE 95 was also involved in successfully ensuring that many local companies met the year 2000 without any major Y2K problems.
SPACE 95 Praslin was opened during this same year to cater for the Praslin IT market. The first internet café and a repair centre was established on Praslin.
Other major achievements during the last five years include:
- The setting up of a new Internet Service Provider through sister company Kokonet, focusing on broadband high-speed wireless access
- Implementation of Micros-Fidelio Hospitality suites in major local hotels, including Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove, Le Meridien Barbarons and Banyan Tree
- Installation of CCTV Camera Surveillance System in major banks and private organisations
- In-house development of a complete line of software applications including a full suite for Human Resource Management, Time Attendance System, Vehicle Fleet Management System, Bill of Entry System and Asset Management.
“Our growth is a natural outcome of the tremendous progress that Space 95 has made over these 10 years; we are now an integrated technology solution provider offering services into most aspects of modern Information Technology. And we are well placed to benefit from the unrelenting market and technology convergence of IT and telecommunications, especially in the Internet world,” says Bernard Moutia, managing director of SPACE 95.
“Progress of course does not come without the fullest commitment of the entire team.
We have seen our team grow from 12 in August 1995 to 56, a remarkable growth rate.
And we feel today the same enthusiasm that we felt 10 years ago. That bodes well for the future of our company. I would like to use this opportunity to thank every single member of our staff for their effort and dedication,” adds Mr Moutia.
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