BY JAMES RATEMO
With the ongoing revolution of Internet connectivity in Kenya, SkyVision Global Networks LLC, a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, is set to expand new corporate solutions in Kenya.
The solutions include SkyVision VPN and SkyVision Private Network solutions, based on the hub established by the company at the beginning of 2010.
The past two years has seen Kenya’s Internet connectivity expand with the arrival of fiber optic cables that are now complementing satellite infrastructure.
The cost of bandwidth connectivity has also dropped significantly, attracting Internet service providers to change tact and unveil better services.
SkyVision’s corporate solutions allow local and global organizations located in Kenya to connect their Wide Area Network (WAN) sites, making it possible to share information and collaborate efficiently via voice and data applications.
The company’s recently established local hub now enables SkyVision to provide low-latency solutions that connect corporate headquarters to remotes sites via a terrestrial link, thus ensuring optimal function of enterprise applications.
SkyVision’s corporate solutions, supported by the company’s attentive local presence, offer customers scalable solutions that easily keep pace with network growth.
According to Itai Galmor, SkyVision’s VP Marketing, all SkyVision’s satellite-based services are tailored to customer requirements and are easily integrated into terrestrial and wireless communication networks to enable hybrid solutions.
"SkyVision’s corporate solutions in Kenya join the world-class internet connectivity services that we have already been reliably providing in Kenya for the past 5 years," said Itai.
Itai said the company understands the Kenyan market, based vast experience with the various connectivity services "we have provided to major ISPs and cellular operators. Our goal is to always provide our customers with the solutions they need for the best prices."
SkyVision offers solutions that combine satellite service platforms with high-capacity fiber optic connections.
Via its gateways in Europe, North America and the Middle East, the company provides IP connectivity with access to the global Internet backbone, as well as an extensive suite of both customized end-to-end solutions and industry-standard services.
With a connectivity network spanning 100 countries, SkyVision’s solutions combine global reach with active local presence and support.
SkyVision’s customers include incumbent telecoms, ISPs, cellular operators, global and local enterprises, government entities and NGOs.
