Dialog Enterprise inks deal with Stafford Motors

Stafford Motors, the sole authorised distributor in Sri Lanka for Honda Motor Corporation of Japan, has tied up with Dialog Enterprise to provide an integrated communication solution that will enhance productivity of its operations while reducing communication costs.

The new solution provided by Dialog Enterprise is a fully converged IP (Internet Protocol) based solution capable of providing both voice and data services using a single network infrastructure.

All business locations of Stafford Motors will be part of a centralised voice communication platform based on a NGN (Next generation) IP based telephony solution. This will allow Stafford Motors to receive multiple calls on a single number, which can be transferred to extension numbers between locations within the company.  

“Since Dialog was the existing mobile partner we commenced discussions with Dialog to enhance our communication needs for all voice, data and internet needs,” Dr. Kalinga Kaluperuma, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Stafford Motors said.

“Dialog’s rapidly changing and advanced technology solutions backed up by excellent customer service and flexibility prompted us to decide on Dialog for total communications solutions.”   

Dialog Axiata, with over 2000 GSM and 1200 3G base stations and growing is Sri Lanka’s largest mobile service provider. The use of Dialog’s platform would give Stafford Motors seamless options to use communication tools in voice and data format.

“The VPN (Virtual Private Network) system would standardise data and voice operation providing clients a one stop shop solution for all their communication needs,” said Suresh Sidhu – Group Chief Officer, Dialog Enterprise & Global Business.

“The new VPN solution would give Stafford Motors a new vista to communicate with internal and external stakeholders more efficiently and faster.”

Stafford Motor is the sole authorised distributor for Honda cars and motorbikes in Sri Lanka since 1983.

Honda is the sixth largest car maker in the world with over 120 billion dollars in global sales in 2010.

Dialog Axiata PLC, an ISO 9001 certified company, is a subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad. The company operates 2.5G and 3/3.5G Mobile Communications networks supporting the very latest in multimedia and mobile Internet services.

Dialog has the distinction of being the first 3G operator in South Asia to commence commercial operations. Its local coverage spans all provinces of Sri Lanka, while international roaming is provided in over 200 destinations.

Dialog Axiata, the largest and fastest growing cellular service in Sri Lanka also operates Dialog Television a direct-to-home satellite television service and Dialog Broadband Network - providing backbone and transmission infrastructure facilities and data communication services, serving a subscriber base in excess of seven million Sri Lankans.