ZENITH BANK

Zenith Bank is one of the principal banks in Nigeria with a capital  base in excess of 700 Billion Naira and is considered as  the fastest growing bank in West Africa. As part of its product  portfolio, Zenith offers its client base SMS Banking services.  The key requirements for the solution involve: security, network  efficiency, systems integration into their core banking applications,  and full redundancy. By adopting the VANSO  solution the bank has met all key criteria at a cost effective price  and its clientele now enjoy a robust SMS banking service. Vanso also provides E Security technology and services to Zenith Bank and their Online Corporate Customers

UNITED BANK OF AFRICA (UBA) PLC

UBA Group is the product of the coming together of three financial institutions: United Bank for Africa Plc, Standard Trust Bank Plc and Continental Trust Bank Plc and is now considered the largest financial institution in West Africa. The Bank is focused on providing superior customer service through first class technology and support. Vanso delivers Security Solutions to the bank, thus allowing UBA to focus on its core competence - banking. The Vanso service is based around RSA Security Solutions

GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC (GTB)

Guaranty Trust Bank PLC (GTB) is one of the largest banks in Nigeria and serves clients both domestically and in West Africa. GTB provides banking services to both the Corporate and Retail Sectors and is considered a pioneer of E Banking. Vanso currently provides E Security and Authentication Technology to GTB, thus allowing their Corporate Clients to transact Online Banking functions, with peace of mind.

First Bank of Nigeria

Established in 1894, First Bank is considered the oldest bank in Nigeria and is a key player in the financial services industry. The bank has selected Vanso technology to power its mobile banking service. The solution will connect First Bank to the Vanso SMS financial network and will provide value added SMS services across the Group.

AFRIBANK

Afribank is one of the oldest banks in Nigeria and operates a Nigeria wide service. The bank is considered an industry leading player and has a strong focus on IT investment and customer service. Afribank has opted for the VANSO SMS solution due to its flexible approach, ease of integration and proven technology. The SMS service is deployed both to service internal and external customers.

INTERSWITCH NIGERIA

Interswitch is the largest Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) services provider in Nigeria and interconnects banks in Nigeria. The company provides a platform that allows these banks to deploy ATM tellers across Nigeria for their consumers to withdraw money. A key requirement for the organisation is to monitor their infrastructure on a 24 x 7 basis, whilst their engineers are constantly on the move. VANSO and its flexible solution has allowed the company to deploy an SMS alert service to their engineering and management departments.

Access Bank PLC

Access Bank PLC is one of the fastest growing banks in Nigeria and ranks amongst the top 8 Banks in the country, with assets in excess of N200 billion and a net worth of approximately N30 billion. The bank has opted for Vanso powered SMS technology to help deliver an additional banking channel to its clientele. By joining the Vanso financial SMS network, Access Bank, and its clients, will be able to perform key banking services via cellular technology.

Oceanic Bank PLC

Oceanic Bank International Bank PLC is one of the largest banking institutions in Nigeria and has a strong focus on Retail, Corporate and Public Sector banking. As at September 2007, the bank was considered the fastest growing bank in Nigeria and posted Gross earnings of N74 billion. As part of its Retail Banking strategy, Oceanic has selected Vanso Nigeria Limited as its technical partner for SMS banking services. Vanso, in conjunction with Interswitch Nigeria Ltd, will provide a two way SMS banking solution to Oceanic BAnk and its retail clientele.

GUINNESS NIGERIA

Guinness, part of the Diageo Group, is one of the major global brands in the foods and beverages industry and has a strong presence in Nigeria. The Guinness brand supports multiple products that include: Guinness Beer, Gordon Spark, Harp Lager and Malta Guinness, amongst others. As part of its consumer and marketing strategy, Guinness Nigeria wished to adopt SMS communications as a medium to interact with their consumers. VANSO has been able to offer Guinness a solution that allows their consumers to send and receive SMS information that translates into important market data.

Ecobank

Ecobank Nigeria PLC is part of the Eco Transnational Incorporated (ETI) Banking Group. As part of its E Delivery channel, Ecobank / ETI have opted for an SMS banking solution to deliver services to its wide spread retail client base. Ecobank / ETI have selected Vanso as its preferred SMS Banking network provider. The Bank Group will leverage on the highly secure, Vanso SMS financial network to deliver 2 way SMS banking across 21 territories in West and Central Africa.

e-Tranzact

e-Tranzact is a leader in payment solutions and Mobile Commerce. The company is the first online real-time payment system that allows account holders to pay for goods and services purchased from merchants, transfer funds to any bank account, cell phone, any card, and pay bills in Nigeria. e-Tranzact has selected Vanso to manage its SMS connections between their infrastructure and Telecom Operators in Nigeria, thereby allowing e-Tranzact users to transact business from their mobile phone.

Asset Resource Management (ARM)

ARM is a leading financial advisory and asset management firm. Lagos based ARM was founded in 1994 and provides financial services to both institutions and high net worth individuals. Vanso has been selected to provide 2 way SMS communication for ARM and its subsidiaries. The service will provide ARM clients with a customer service channel for pension and investment accounts notification.

FCMB

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is the flagship of First City Monument Group, and a leading comprehensive financial services provider in Nigeria. The Bank has over 130 branches across Nigeria. VANSO Nigeria Limited has been selected as an SMS based service provider to the bank

Spring Bank

Spring Bank PLC is a tier 1 retail bank in Nigeria with total assets and contingents of over N152 billion. The bank has a nationwide presence with 183 functional branches. As part of its Retail banking strategy, Spring has elected VANSO to provide an SMS banking platform to support its customer base for two way banking services.

Bank PHB PLC

Platinum Habib Bank is a key member of the banking community in Nigeria and imposes an impressive nationwide presence. As part of its IT investment strategy, the bank has selected Vanso technology to power its mobile banking services. As part of the solution, Vanso will supply its cutting edge technology and SMS financial network to Bank PHB.

THE DANGOTE GROUP

The Dangote Group is a principal corporate entity in Nigeria with a multi billion Naira turnover. The company has established businesses in Salt Refining, Cementation, Flour & Semolina, Spaghetti & Macaroni, Sugar, Fibre thru Fabrics, Plastic Packaging, Group Logistics and Property Development. The Group has a pressing need for tier 1 corporate communications solutions and has selected VANSO to provide management and support for its email systems and hosting infrastructure.

THE CAVERTON GROUP

The Caverton Group is a multi industry enterprise that provides services in the Aviation, Shipping and Oil and Gas sector. As part of its IT infrastructure the company required an IT Systems Integrator to develop the following: Local Area Networking, Internet Access, E Security, email integration, website design and voice telephony. By selecting VANSO, Caverton has chosen a single enterprise that meets all of its technical requirements and needs. The solution is based around best of breed technology and includes Sun Systems Servers and Sun Systems Java technology and Cisco Systems networking products.

BBC

The BBC is a globally recognised brand in television and interactive entertainment and delivers both television and radio programmes to the Nigerian public. As part of its communication channel and medium, the Corporation required a strategic communications provider for SMS and value added services. VANSO currently provides SMS and Interactive Voice Response Services (IVR) for BBC listeners in Nigeria.

STARCOMMS

Starcomms is the largest CDMA Telecommunications Operator in West Africa and is the pioneer for Evolution Data Optimised (EVDO) in the region. The operator is focused on voice and data services and serves a client base of approximately 500,000 subscribers and growing. Vanso and its partners currently provide Starcomms with International SMS routes to 500+ operators globally, and carries all inbound and outbound SMS traffic for Starcomms subscribers.

MULTILINKS

Multilinks is one of the principal CDMA operators in Nigeria and has been in operation since 1997. The company recently acquired a Unified Telecoms License to provide Voice and Data Services within Nigeria. Vanso currently operates and transmits all International SMS traffic for Multilinks, thus allowing its subscriber base to send SMS messages to 118+ territories.