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VARs & TIs LTD

COMPANY PROFILE



1.1 INTRODUCTION

VARs & TIs Limited is a value added resource and technology integration company incorporated in

Nigeria. We specialize in providing innovative business software and hardware solutions to financial

institutions. In view of our position as an emerging firm, it is our belief that only the best services can

make us excel and invariably make us a brand name in the industry. It is our policy to adopt

innovative culture, responsiveness, flexibility, commitment to superior know-how and faithfulness tothe vision of our clients to achieve results. This we do by working closely with them to understand

their needs and respond carefully to those needs.

With its vast payments industry expertise & technical skill sets, VARs & TIs provides clients with a

single window view of products and services to meet all their requirements within the payments

framework. These cover a wide range from initial pre-sales and consulting support to production

support, business enhancements and training.

VARs & TIs has a large pool of technical skills available comprising of trained personnel with project

management, application development, testing, implementation, post production support and

training facilities. Our skill sets span across multiple computer hardware platforms and technologies

that include popular large servers including Stratus, HP and Dell servers, a host of current generation

languages and tools, data base applications and middleware. This versatile skill set mix gives the

VARs & TIs business thorough in-depth understanding of the domain and relevant technologies.

1.2 Vision and Mission

Vision:

Our vision is “to be the preferred world class e-channel partner in Africa”.

Mission:

Our mission is “to deliver innovative business solutions efficiently and cost effectively”.

1.3 Our Core Values

Our business philosophy is hinged on building and sustaining mutually enriching relationships based

on heightened ethical codes and highest industry standards, achieved by providing top quality

services within a well thought out budget and time frame while promoting our core values:

Professionalism

Integrity

Excellence

Team work

Flexibility

Customer focus



1.4 Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Policy Statement

We are committed to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment. We aim to offer consistently high

quality levels of service to meet client requirements and procedures in an effective and efficient

manner.

1.5 Local Content Policy Statement

VARs & TIs Limited is wholly indigenous company committed to the utilisation of human and

material resources of Nigerian origin in the execution of projects without compromising global

standards.

1.6 Ownership of the Enterprise

VARs & TIs Limited is a partnership, owned by reputable private Nigerian citizens who are committed

to promoting the spirit of entrepreneurship.

1.7 Legal Status

The company is registered with corporate affairs commission under the business name registration:

VARs & TIs Limited.

1.8 Location

VARs & TIs corporate office is located in Lagos. Our choice of location was informed by the following

criteria- proximity to the administrative office of our target clients, easy accessibility and high

visibility.

Corporate Office:

Block B, Suite 357/361 Sura Complex,

Simpson Street,

Lagos state.



1.9 Product and Services

Business process outsourcing:

EFT switches integration

Third party B2C and B2B payment solutions certification and integration

Reconciliation and settlement solutions development, certification and integration

ATM, Kiosk and POS certification and integration

Postilion ATM download enhancement

EMV -ADVT- certification

Value Added Service (VAS) development

ATM device hardware and spares sourcing

ATM device hardware maintenance

Banking software sourcing

Software support

Consultation

Trainings



Software Products:

RedHat Enterprise Linux license and Support

Mcafee EPO antivirus

Web Application Firewall

Vmware software and license

Penetration testing services using qualys quard

Sentinel(ATM Cash Flow Management Solution)

Hardware Products:

Cisco ASA 5500 series

Cisco Routers

Cisco Switches, Nexus switches

Cisco IPS

Cisco IP phones

Checkpoint firewall

Juniper Equipments

NetApp storage procurement and deployment

HP and DEll servers

IBM blade server

Motorola WIPS deployment



1.11 Business Strategy

To ensure the attainment of our vision and mission, we adopted a business strategy weaved around

the following platforms

· Multiple revenue models;

· High product quality backed by strong customer care;

· Penetration pricing;

· Aggressive marketing campaign and demand stimulation.

The strategy will help us gain a comfortable and sustainable market share, at start, while we will

continually look at our strategy as we watch the market dynamics and operating environment.

1.12 Key Success Factors

The key success factors for VARs & TIs Limited are:

· Emphasis on high quality products· Strong and responsive customer care

· Cost-control measures

· Highly competitive pricing

· Strict adherence to target

· Excellent turnaround time

1.13 Key Contact Person

Ehimen EGBEDION,

MD/CEO,

VARs & TIs Limited,

Block B, Suite 357/361 Sura Complex,

Simpson Street,

Lagos.

Phone : +234-803-835-2870

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.varsandtis.com

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



1.14 Organizational Structure

Managing Director

Chief Technology Officer Chief Finance OfficerChief Operation Officer

Working teams



1.15 Management Team Profile

Ehimen Egbedion MCITP, Prince2 Practitioner, Postilion - CEO / Managing Director

Ehimen Egbedion has solid background in EFT project management and business development,

having worked across several key functions with various blue chip organisations. He has cognate

international experience of providing project management and consultancy to major multi-national

corporations and helping businesses deliver and achieve their strategic goals.

Prior to VARs & TIs Limited, Ehimen managed and delivered various strategy-related projects,

including business process re-engineering, organization design, change management, ERP solutions

roll-out, and business integration.

He has held various strategic roles in different organisations, including Interswitch Limited,

Coporeti support services limited, and RIPPCON Nigeria Limited.

His previous responsibilities cut across project management, businesses development, performance

management, new product introduction, sales and operations planning. As an entrepreneur with a

successful track record in taking leadership roles in cross-functional teams and driven by continuous

learning, Ehimen has overall responsibility for corporate strategy & direction, business development,

planning & implementation, change management, corporate governance, strategic alliances and

corporate social responsibility.

A member of Microsoft Certified Professionals, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and

Association of project managers Group (APMG, UK), Ehimen is a highly motivated and articulate

professional who brings with him extensive technical and business development experience and

expertise spanning across many key business areas in EFT.

In addition to attending several management training programmes, Ehimen holds a BSc (First

Class Honours) degree in Computer Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, MCTS, MCITP,

NIM proficiency certificate in management, Postilion and PRINCE2 practitioner certificates (Project

management) amongst others.



Kehinde Adeshina (CWNA, CWSP)- Chief Operation Officer

Kehinde as the operation manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the

operations of the company with external stakeholders. He will take on the responsibility of

formulating operational policies, designing operational processes, managing daily operations,

purchasing, planning the use of materials and human resources, oversees transportation,

distribution to clients, warehousing, just-in-time delivery that helps minimize costs and maximize

productivity. His KPI is to create a happy and satisfied customer.

Prior to joining VARs & TIs Limited, he has worked in similar functions with Telnet Nigeria Limited,

Bank PHB, Pridar System Limited. His responsibilities include supervising operational field staff,

managing ATM Engineers, ATM Site Survey, ATM deployment and repositioning, ATMs site

Installation and configuration, ATM repairs and maintenance Installation and support of Proview,

Installation and maintenance of Windows XP and NT Server, EMV upgrade (enabling Euro payMaster card and VISA card), ATMs custodian Training, Response to fault calls, Provide rapid 2nd

Level support to ATMs deployed by the bank

Kehinde holds a BSc and HND in Computer Science from Lagos state university and Kwara state

polytechnic respectively. He is a seasoned ATM professional. He has also attended many industry

related seminars and courses.

Endurance Airamoehi- Chief Finance Officer

In his role as financial manager for VARs & TIs LIMITED, Endurance Airamoehi manages VARs & TIs

Limited finance organization with responsibility for accounting, financial analysis, treasury, tax,

investor relations, and audit.

Prior to joining VARs & TIs Limited, Endurance was the financial officer of sterling securities limited,

responsible for financial planning and analysis, treasury, corporate development, accounting, tax,

purchasing, and investor relations.

He holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Accounting and financial management from Obafemi

Awolowo university and he is a chartered accountant (ACCA).



Gbenga Oyero ITIL v3 - Chief Technology Officer

As chief technology officer, Gbenga is responsible for shaping VARs & TIs long-term technology

vision and driving innovation across the company.

He is responsibilities are not limited to identify opportunities and risks for delivering the company’s

services as a technology-based business, including identification of competitive services,

opportunities for innovation, and assessment of marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles to the

business success; identify technology trends and evolving social behaviour that may support or

impede the success of the business; evaluate and identify appropriate technology platforms

(including web application frameworks and the deployment stack) for delivering the company’s

services; lead strategic planning to achieve business goals by identifying and prioritizing

development initiatives and setting timetables for the evaluation, development, and deployment of

all web-based services; participate as a member of the senior management team in establishing

governance processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives are achieved, risks are

managed appropriately and the organization’s resources are used responsibly, particularly in the

areas of software development, office networks and computers, and telecommunications;collaborate with the appropriate departments to assess and recommend technologies that support

company organizational needs; establish a governance process that meets government, partner, and

company expectations for customer information privacy; direct development and execution of an

enterprise-wide information security plan that protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability

of the company’s data and servers; direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster

recovery and business continuity plan; communicate the company’s technology strategy to

investors, management, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders.

Prior to joining VARs & TIs Limited, Gbenga has worked as a lead software engineer at NDIC, and

Reliance bank.

In his previous responsibilities, Gbenga has developed several ERP solutions. He has demonstrated

expertise in bringing companies and people together through dozens of acquisitions with the

exceptional ability to quickly promote best practices and to drive integrated teams toward common

goals.

A certified Project Manager, Gbenga has spent the last 3 years of his professional career successfully

developing and deploying turn-key business enterprise solutions, refurbishment of legacy

infrastructure and organizational assets.

Gbenga holds a BSc in banking finance from Ambrose Ali University, E-business software design

certification from E-council Malaysia. He is a trained project manager. He is a member of different

professional bodies and has also attended many industry related seminars and courses



McAfee Centralised Antivirus Management deployment

Enterprise virtualisation design and deployment

Storage Area Network (NetApp, EMC and Stratus) sales and deployment

Redhat Enterprise linux installation and management

Security Operations Center Setup

Kehinde Adeshina CWNA, CWSP

Qualification: B.Sc. Computer Science(LASU), HND Computer Science(KWARA POLY)

Proficiency:

Installation and configuration of Wincor-Nixdorf ATM( Procash 200xe & 2050xe)

NCR support

Wincor support

ATM Site Survey

ATM deployment and Repositioning

ATMs Site Installation and configuration

ATM repairs and maintenance Installation and support of ProView (A remote

monitoring Software for ATMs)

Installation and maintenance of Windows XP and NT Server.

EMV upgrade (enabling Euro pay Master card and VISA card)

ATMs custodian Training

Provide rapid 2nd Level support to ATMs deployed by the bank

Carefully and critically access a site for power and network feasibility

before site possession

Prepare User Manual, Process Manual, and Technical Documentation of Job area

Generating of ATMs transactions report volume (On-us, Not-on-us & Remote-on-us)

weekly and monthly

Backup for other staff in ATM Field Support

Coordination of ATM rollouts (installation) and support (Terminal configurations and

integration of ATMs with the FEP,

Front-End Processor Administration and support (Configuration and support for

postilion realtime, ATMApp, Postilion Office, hardware routing configurations.



Oghenekevwe Ekpokpobe OCA, OCP

Qualification: B.Sc. Computer Engineering (OAU)

Proficiencies:

Linux

Oracle Database 11g: SQL

Oracle Database 11g: Administration

Web Development

Application development

Windows 9x, NT4, 2000 and XP installation, upgrade, configuration and administration

Femi Olokodana CCNA, ITILv3, CCNP

Qualification: B.Sc. Electronics and Computer Engineering (LASU)

Proficiency:

Proficient in Microsoft Windows 2000/XP operating systems.

Proficient in LAN, WAN and hardware troubleshooting skills.

Proficient in configuring and administering Microsoft Exchange Server.

Basic knowledge of configuring Cisco Routers for routing protocols such as OSPF,

RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP and IS-IS.

Knowledge of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) Technology.

Basic knowledge of configuring Cisco Switches for VLANs. Basic knowledge in GSM, TDMA and CDMA technologies.

Hands on experience of configuring Cisco 2500, 2600, 2800, AS5300 Routers and

also Cisco 1900 and 2950 Switches.

Hands on experience of configuring Cisco ASA5540.

Strong ability to work independently with less supervision.

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