adminThe Herald, 6 May, 1981
A GROUP of Bulawayo companies have formed a consortium to provide their own computer services on a share basis.
It is thought to be the first of its kind in Zimbabwe. The final contract setting up the most powerful computer installation in the country will be signed formally at a cocktail party at a city hotel next week.
Dunlop Zimbabwe Ltd, Treger Industries (Pvt.) Ltd and G and D Shoes (Pvt.) Ltd, together with C. F. Tulley Associates, which is supplying the software (systems programmes), are the shareholders.
Together they have formed a new company, Database (Pvt.) Ltd, which will supply all the data processing services for these organisations.
Forty-five terminals, situated remotely from the computer in the premises of the consortium will give immediate access to information about stock, raw materials, debtors, creditors and wages.
A wages system for the companies involved goes “live” at the beginning of next month.
LESSONS FOR TODAY
Sharing of computer services is a good way of containing costs because all the costs are not borne by one specific company but are shared among the participating companies.
Virtual terminals allow businesses to operate efficiently because it allows them to accept payments from anywhere in the world at any time.
Companies also enjoy increased payment flexibility and streamlined operations, as they can manage transactions from any device, which enhances efficiency.
Virtual terminals are also highly secure, ensuring advanced security measures, and they provide an enhanced customer experience.
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