Hawkstone iSolutions
Hawkstone iSolutions – a South African Information Communications Technology (ICT) company within the Hawkstone Investment Holdings Group, which is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative, cost-effective & workable ICT solutions to bridge the digital divide between the under privileged and well resourced communities throughout Africa. Hawkstone iSolutions deliver turn-key projects that increase the penetration of ICT services into African communities. Specifically, Hawkstone iSolutions has developed transportable, user friendly ICT centers, which are ideally suited for use in remote or semi-remote areas, where access to first world technology has traditionally seemed economically unviable.
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Hawkstone iLab
The Hawkstone iLab is a self contained, fully equipped educational facility which provides educators, learners and scholars in developing communities, with access to a computer training environment. The unit is designed as an integrated solution, providing all equipment from tables and chairs, Ruggedised computing, and control software; all in a secure facility. The iLab has the potential to empower communities at the first tier of formal learning, right through to post educational scholars. Thereby creating platform for current and future generations to learn and benefit from the global knowledge economy.
iLab key benefits:
- Comparatively low capital investment required
- Educator training & certification
- Control & monitoring of training interventions
- Empowerment through knowledge
iLab is equipped to train learners immediately on:
- Internet usage
- Online encyclopedia content
- Internet-based messaging
- Basic learning applications
- Professional office applications
- Multi-media content
Other training content can be added on a regional basis
iLab key features:
- Low-maintenance turn-key facilities
- Designed to limit vandalism & security risk
- Internet bandwidth independent
- Alarm & position monitoring system
- Integrated trainer control software
- Internet-accessible educational reporting portal
iLab value-added optional services:
- Training intervention monitoring & advisory services
- Location monitoring & reporting services
- First, second & third-line support services
- Training & capacity building services
The Hawkstone iCafé
The Hawkstone iCafé is a complete service facility featuring: internet connectivity, a full range of printing services plus telephone, fax and pre-paid facilities. With such a comprehensive range of hi-demand services, the iCafé has the potential to become a focal point within a community; with this in mind the likelihood of increased activity at neighbouring businesses and retailers is also high. Therefore, the iCafé offers entrepreneurs an affordable opportunity to generate income from the fast-growing telecommunications industry, whilst at the same time offering affordable access to information and communication to under serviced communities.
The Hawkstone iCafé has been conceptualized by utilizing the available resources in terms of business, mechanical, electronic, ICT engineering. The unit has been designed as an integrated solution in providing the operator with secure facilities, Ruggedised computing, and control software.
Key benefits:
- Relatively low capital investment required
- Full owner & operator training & certification
- Control & monitoring of business performance
- Estimated ROI within 12 months (site dependant)
Earn income immediately on delivery from:
- Internet access
- Printing services
- Photocopying services
- Scanning services
- Public phone services
- Prepaid services
- Fax services
Other services can be added on a regional basis.
Key Features:
- Low-maintenance turn-key facilities
- Designed to limit vandalism & security risk
- Internet bandwidth independent
- Alarm & position monitoring system
- Integrated operator control software
- Internet-accessible business reporting portal
Value-added optional services:
- Business quality monitoring & advisory services
- Location monitoring & reporting services
- First, second & third-line support services
- Training & capacity building services
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