Luxembourg
SATLYNX, a leading provider of satellite telecommunications, announced today the introduction of a range of broadband services in the Middle East and African markets though its partner Lunasat.
Based on the Satlynx Direct platform, the services offered by Lunasat build on VSAT hub and modem technologies from iDirect and the Satlynx teleport facilities in Leuk, Switzerland. The Leuk teleport hosts the VSAT hub and has direct terrestrial connectivity to London and New York, thereby giving end users in the Middle East and Africa with direct access to the U.S. and European Internet backbones.
Services from Lunasat are targeted at governmental institutions and corporate enterprises as well as larger SMEs. The coverage area provided by the Satlynx Direct platform include Africa and the Middle East as defined by the footprints of NSS-10 and BADR-4 satellites. This extensive coverage will allow Lunasat to expand its reach, broaden its customer base and better serve new and existing customers in rural communities to allow them to connect to the rest of the world for Internet, voice and data applications.
"We are thrilled to introduce these services operated by Satlynx and based on iDirect technology" said.
Ziad Monla, CEO of Lunasat. "Lunasat's applications and modus operandi combined with Satlynx's facilities will provide these key markets with extremely stable and cost-effective solutions. Our extensive technical background, coupled with a pro-active sales force and superior customer service will also enable Lunasat to serve new market segments."
The foundation for these services will be instrumental in delivering high service level performance for the end user. State-of-the art operations, global terrestrial connectivity and very large ground-station antennas based in Leuk make up the robust Satlynx Direct platform which already serves customers in these regions. "Satlynx is delighted to be working in partnership with Lunasat. We feel that the combination of their on the ground capability and our unmatched experience in satellite network operations is a winning formula." commented Andy Frost, VP Marketing & Business Development at Satlynx.
About SATLYNX
Satlynx, a subsidiary of GE, is the leading provider of two-way satellite broadband communication services throughout the EMEA region. Satlynx solutions working for customers today include: multinational networks for logistical information sharing, credit card transactions and broadcast distribution; broadband internet access in remote areas beyond the reach of cable or ADSL; transportable, back-up and disaster recovery solutions; secure and world-wide connectivity for private point-to-point, meshed, video, voice and data networks. Satlynx provides customised solutions directly to large Enterprises and Institutions and with telecommunication operators, system integrators and via Europe's largest network of specialist partners to SMEs. Satlynx has an unmatched depth of experience and know-how in both the technology and the operation of very large VSAT networks and provides services on a range of technology platforms and satellites. This combination gives customers possibilities unparalleled by any other operator, providing fast network connections virtually anywhere.
Additional information about Satlynx can be found at www.satlynx.com
About Lunasat
Lunasat delivers complete telecommunications solutions and services via satellite, wireless and fibre to the MENA region for governments, institutions, corporations and end-users, supporting a range of applications and services from voice, internet and data to TV broadcasting. With offices and warehousing in Los Angeles, Qatar, Beirut and Baghdad, Lunasat has outstanding technical, logistics and support resources to implement the most challenging projects, on time, to specification and on budget. Close relationships with in-country suppliers and proven solutions in the field makes Lunasat a responsive and efficient service provider across the MEA region. Lunasat is an undisputed leader in delivering services into post-war Iraq where under the most extreme conditions Lunasat teams have installed and commissioned over 2000 VSATs providing the country with voice and data communications via satellite and providing them with round-the-clock maintenance and support.
Additional information about Lunasat can be found at www.lunasat.com
Source: Business Wire (Business Wire India)