Maybank2e.net, Maybank’s
enterprise cash management portal, today adopted 3G technology
services that will enable seamless broadband connectivity and
set it closer to becoming a true mobile financial service platform
for customers to access anytime, anywhere.
Enterprise customers will now
enjoy a range of 3G packages and services offered through two
leading telcos, Maxis and Celcom. The use of data cards allow
desk / laptops and 3G mobile phones to have wireless connectivity
to Maybank2e.net, providing instantaneous decision
making tools such as financial information at a click of the keyboard
or via the phone or PDA for their enterprise cash management needs.
A signing ceremony between Maybank,
Maxis and Celcom was held at Menara Maybank today for the introduction
of this service.
Datuk Amirsham A Aziz, President
and CEO of Maybank signed on behalf of Maybank. Maxis was represented
by its CEO, Dato’ Jamaludin Ibrahim while Dato’ Zubir
A Rasid, Chief Operating Officer signed on behalf of Celcom.
In his address, Datuk Amirsham
said that the collaboration with leading 3G telco providers offers
customers the best of 3G technology services for Maybank2e.net.
“Our strategic partnerships
have enabled Maybank to be the first financial institution to
embrace 3G technology services for our customers to enjoy its
many benefits among them, cost savings, convenience, security
and flexibility to our customers. Our customers will have enhanced
mobility to access Maybank2e.net services via high
speed seamless broadband connectivity,” said Datuk Amirsham.
“3G technology will empower
our customers to access Maybank2e.net anytime, and
at any place, where 3G hotspots are available. The customer has
the flexibility to use various telecommunication tools among them
mobile phones and lap tops to log on to Maybank2e.net
services, With 3G connectivity, we expect that the number of customers
will be doubled in the future as access and convenience becomes
more evident. 3G will allow businesses to manage their cash management
on the go, where time critical time sensitive business decisions
can be made within a relative short time and conveniently,”
added Datuk Amirsham.
He added that Maybank will continue
to leverage on technologies and forge strategic alliances with
business partners with the objective of providing enhanced value
propositions to stakeholders and customers.
The 3G telcos will offer their
respective 3G services and product bundling packages with preferential
rates and range of facilities and value-added services such as,
multimedia applications, secured transaction and e-mail communications
as well as convenient SMS-based marketing channels to reach more
customers within a shorter time-frame. There is also no upfront
investment required for the value-added services.
Commenting on Maxis’ partnership
with Maybank, Dato’ Jamaludin Ibrahim, said “Today’s
business are becoming more dependent on real-time access to corporate
banking and the Internet. We believe that Maybank’s move
to making banking accessible through a wireless high speed network
such as maxis3G will enhance Maybank’s already competitive
strength which translates into greater mobility for its enterprise
customers.
“Through this partnership,
Maxis will provide Maybank customers with quality and reliable
coverage of 3G services in the Klang Valley – conveniently
serving Malaysia’s key business districts. The maxis3G data
card is able to roam within 3G networks in Singapore, Hong Kong,
United Kingdom, Germany, France, Austria and Portugal, and can
be used for GPRS roaming in more than 50 destinations and 80 foreign
networks worldwide,” added Dato’ Jamaludin Ibrahim.
“Today marks a milestone
for Celcom on the growing confidence customers have on the Celcom
3G. We are excited to work with Maybank2e.net by providing
seamless mobile roaming of 3G, GPRS and more than 800 TMNet WiFi
hotspots nationwide.Through this partnership Celcom is providing
total solutions and a sophisticated range of services at high
speed broadband connection powered by Celcom 3G. Not only were
we the first to introduce 3G, but we boast the widest mobile broadband
3G coverage in the country, in particular Penang, Klang Valley,
Malacca, Sungai Petani, Kulim, Genting Highlands, Johor Bahru
and Singapore,“ said Dato’ Zubir A. Rasid.
“We are no strangers
to business application, as we already have what is called the
Celcom Integrated Business Solutions (CIBS) in the market. In
addition to this initiative, Maybank2e.net enterprise
customers can leverage on our existing CIBS to reach out to their
current and potential customers via M-Gateway applications. M-Gateway
is a web portal that performs a sweep of wireless functions to
provide wireless services for customers, employees and the enterprises
via SMS, MMS, GPRS or broader bandwidth. Among the key features
are m-broadcast, m-voucher, m-poll and m-promo. In addition, our
Celcom 3G data card gives customers the freedom to use their laptop
away from the office, without being tied down by wires –
and without the frustration and expense of finding a fixed line
connection. With the new 3G service, the latest evolution in our
portfolio of data card solution, customers can also enjoy secure
access to company e-mail, applications and the Internet up to
10 times faster than current mobile connection and in more places
in Malaysia than any other 3G network,” Dato’ Zubir
A. Rasid added.
