iDirect Partners With Intelsat to Launch Satellite-Based Internet
Monday, March 31st, 2008 by John Stauffer | No Comments Herndon-based satellite network provider iDirect partnered with Intelsat and international relief organization World Vision to launch a global satellite platform that will bring high speed Internet access to remote areas around the world.
The new network, called SandukaNet, meaning “deep change” in
High-speed broadband Internet access is certainly a luxury in many parts of the world, but in remote areas, there’s simply zero ability to connect online at any speed. “Remote areas of the world typically have no connectivity, or poor connectivity at best. By installing an iDirect carrier class solution, you’ve now brought them up to a standard we enjoy and take for granted in the U.S,” said Glenn Canales, Director of Enterprise Sales for iDirect.
While iDirect provides the communications hardware and software for the satellite network, Intelsat supplies the satellite capacity. As a result of this partnership, World Vision is able to provide its locations across the globe with email, voice and Internet - which, in turn, allows the NGO to connect with its supply lines and monitor information flow in remote corners of the world.
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