SMSGH Solutions Limited
CORPORATE PROFILE
January, 2008

 

ABOUT SMSGH

SMSGH Solutions Limited (Registered No: CA-36,275) is a wholly-owned Ghanaian company with operating offices in Accra, Ghana. The company was founded in June 2005 as a subsidiary of Urbanhive Enterprises Limited with the main focus of providing world-class affordable multi-modal communication platforms for both individuals and organisations in Ghana and beyond.

With its own International SMS* Access Gateway based on varied internet technologies and a highly certified systems development team SMSGH provides world-class Computer-Mobile Device (and vice versa) solutions, software, intranet and internet portal developments.

*-Short Message Service mostly available on mobile devices as text messages

 

OBJECTIVE

The basic objective of SMSGH is to provide and develop best-class solutions and applications in global messaging services, software and networked portal developments.

 

OPERATIONAL SET-UP

SMSGH is run by a team comprising of a blend of experienced managers and a young, dynamic workforce. The company operates a Development and Support Center that provides general analysis of developments and support services to all our clients.

 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
  • Mr. Kwabena Nyarko Gyimah – Clients/Services Manager
  • Mr. Kwadwo Seinti – Solutions Architect
  • Mr. Alex Adjei Bram – General Manager (Sales/Marketing)
  • Mr. Ernest Apenteng – Operations and Support Services Manager
  • Mr. Kwabena Owusu Boakye- Mobile Interactive Services Manager
  • Mr. Delali T. Dzidzienyo – Business Development Manager
CORPORATE CREDENTIALS
  • April 2004 – Locally configured Ghana’s first non-mobile phone network SMS Gateway connection to British Telecom.
  • June 2005 – Rolled out 7 different SMS software and web portal solutions for corporate clients in Ghana.
  • Main Operating Offices: 1. General Sales Office-302 Olympics Road, Accra.
  • Development Office-1 Oflo Close, East Legon. Accra.
  • Number of Employees: 16 Permanent Staff (Salaried)

5 Part-Time Contractors

   2 Internship (Peroidic)

11 Freelance Contract Developers

 

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
  • SMS Service Provider for 6 of the top 7 Insurance companies in Ghana.
  • Varied Web Portal developments for over 33 business clients in Ghana.
  • Intranet and Consultant Roaster developments for UNDP
  • SMS Service Provider for Exzeed Co. Ltd (a subsidiary of Ghana Telecom), British Council, UNAIDS, CalBank, Intercontinental Bank Ghana, Barclays Bank, Bank of Ghana, Databank, etc.
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Developers
  • Human Resource Management Software
  • Mobile Content Provider
  • EasyManage Investment Unit Valuation Software
  • SMS based CRM
  • Transactional Alerts

 

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY

We deliver technical depth and business understanding to help clients use Microsoft and Open Source technologies to solve business problems. Our technical solutions often fall into more than one of our core competencies:

 

Application Development

We build fast, scalable, web applications that solve real business problems. Our practice uses a proven, repeatable framework to turn your vision into a tangible solution.

 

Performance and Scalability

Our software engineers conduct architecture reviews, load testing and stress analysis, to improve the performance, scalability, and architecture of our clients' software.

 

.NET Consulting

Microsoft's .NET platform links applications, services and devices to build connected solutions. To ensure that your technology investment today has the agility you need for tomorrow, leverage our knowledge to develop your technology strategy.

 

Performance and Scalability

Our software engineers conduct architecture reviews, load testing and stress analysis, to improve the performance, scalability, and architecture of our clients' software.

 

User Interface Design

Information technology only works if users can quickly learn it, understand it, and get the information they need when they need it. Our user-centered interface and information design practice ensures that our technical solutions meet the business needs of the people who work with it.

 

Core-Technologies
    1. Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET, C#, Windows Forms, Distributed Applications)
    2. Database Technologies (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, MySQL, IBM DB2)
    3. Internet Technologies (PHP, AJAX, XML, JavaScript, Web Services)
    4. SMS Technologies (HTTP/S, SMPP, COM Object, SMTP, SOAP, FTP)
MAJOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
  • Business SMS Solutions Provider
  • SMSGH Messenger Pro – Enterprise SMS messaging tool with unique sender identification system.
  • SMSGH SMS Express – Advanced SMPP Connectivity with next generation functionalities
  • SmartClient – Smart Application for bulk/single delivery of transactional alert via SMS and E-mail
  • Customized Software Development
  • Intranet, Extranet and Internet (Website) Portal Development