Vodacom Business, today announced it is one of the first telco’s to go to market with the BoardPAC Platform and Application, which is a Digital board meeting automated solution, and is now available for download on the network operator’s Cloud Marketplace.

BoardPAC is an effective tool designed for board directors and executives to access the board and committee papers and supplementary information directly on their iPad device. The solution enables efficient, secure access and approval of company corporate board papers. Through this solution, Vodacom is looking to encourage collaborative functionality between users, enabling quick decision-making through a collaborative approach.

By adopting this solution, enterprise customers will benefit from a digitised work environment, coupled with board member intellectual security. The solution brings with it the most stringent security and confidentiality standards, trusted by banks and high security organisations across the world.

The partnership between the automation software and Vodacom Business allows members to access a range of cloud storage options, supported by unlimited 24/7 support and training, as well as the highest data security management.

The digital solution is available on the Vodacom network, with customers having the option to purchase the app on Vodacom’s marketplace the mobile network operator’s cloud-based app store.

Fatima Hassim, Managing Executive for Vodacom Business Products and Services said: “In today’s world, conducting business requires enterprises to have increased productivity both on the road, and in the office. In fulfilling our role to connect businesses to their people as well as their customers, Vodacom, through the launch of BoardPAC, will give enterprises a natural competitive advantage, enabling businesses to always stay connected anywhere, anytime securely. We’re slowly moving away from the era of working in an office, or being stuck at a desk. Vodacom is, therefore, enabling employers who play a vital role in moving businesses forward, to keep in constant contact through their iPads. As a digital solutions provider, our goal is to ultimately transform businesses from operational processes to organisational structures.”

BoardPAC will give board members and senior managers access to information instantly and at their convenience wherever they may be. Through the software solution, members will benefit from:

·        Instant access to archive of meetings
Through an archiving function that removes the need for storage. The documents are saved safely and securely and filled at the user’s convenience, eliminating any administrative work.

·        Staying updated

The “what's new” feature ensures users don't miss out on important information.

·        Approvals

BoardPAC allows users to share notes and documents with other members, review and share feedback and give approvals.

·        Presenter Mode

·       Allows members to lead meetings and it gives the presenter control of all devices security, with extremely confidential information being accessed Board Pac is equipped with military graded security software which complies with the high global standards